Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 5 Forster St, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,615 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $572,128 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $15,096 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-G-11 |
| Primary APN | 48-G-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,615 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,629 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,287 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 19640176 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 FORSTER ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-2706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 350202 |
5 Forster St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 WILDWOOD ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1736 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57106 / 280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Forster St was $15,096, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Somerville City |
| Unified School District | Somerville School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,096.00 (+5.29%) | $1,374,900 (+4.63%) Land $449,800 Building $925,100 | $1,257,415 |
| 2025 | $14,337.00 (+4.97%) | $1,314,100 (+1.22%) Land $428,400 Building $885,700 | |
| 2024 | $13,658.00 (+6.59%) | $1,298,300 (+4.76%) Land $428,400 Building $869,900 | |
| 2023 | $12,814.00 | $1,239,300 Land $428,400 Building $810,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Forster St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5 Forster St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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