5 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 5 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,876 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,027 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$2,300,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill	$21,416 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2025 Sale & Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`30-A-18`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`30-A-18`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:30 B:A L:18` `19605082`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,876 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,596 sqft
Basement Area	1,188 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,188 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,027 sqft (0.138 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	19605082
Street Address	5 WILLOW AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-3116
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	350900

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3116
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 16, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202583850
Deed Book / Page	84373 / 597
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Jul 17, 2025
Property Address	5 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3116
Document Number	084373-597
Book / Page	84373 / 597
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2025
Instrument	83850
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3116

Mortgage

Document Number	0000083855
Date	Jul 17, 2025
Instrument	83855

Lender

Name	SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2055

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.88%
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2032
Index	1-Year CMT

Mortgage

Document Number	0084374-28
Date	Jul 17, 2025
Book Page	84374/28
Instrument	83856

Lender

Name	HARVARD COLLEGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Somerville City
Unified School District	Somerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$21,416.00 (+6.41%)	$1,950,500 (+5.74%) Land $857,900 Building $1,092,600	$2,076,223 (-3.9%)
2025	$20,125.00 (+6.97%)	$1,844,600 (+3.14%) Land $817,000 Building $1,027,600	$2,160,395 (+20.42%)
2024	$18,814.00 (+6.86%)	$1,788,400 (+5.03%) Land $817,000 Building $971,400	$1,793,980
2023	$17,606.00	$1,702,700 Land $817,000 Building $885,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,054 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Netafy, Starry.

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