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50 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 50 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,199 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$209,000 (Aug 1996)
Tax Bill$18,109 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Transfer
Dec 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-C-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-C-11
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:12 B:C L:11
  • 23710035

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,199 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,828 sqft
Basement Area1,097 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,097 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number23710035
Street Address50 SIMPSON AVE
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-1820
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract350500

Owner

50 Simpson Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address50 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 30, 1996 · Amount on File
Last Transfer DateDec 6, 2019
Transfer Doc73916-134
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateDec 30, 2019
Property Address50 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Document Number73916-134
Book / Page073916 / 000134
Instrument DateDec 6, 2019
Instrument8673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address50 SIMPSON AVE SOMERVILLE MA 021441820, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateDec 30, 2019
Property Address50 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Document Number73916-138
Book / Page073916 / 000138
Instrument DateNov 26, 2019
Instrument8675
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address224 P ST NW WASHINGTON DC 200011928, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1928

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 50 Simpson Ave was $18,109, up 5.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$18,109.00 (+5.41%)$1,649,300 (+4.74%) Land $830,700 Building $818,600$1,637,100
2025$17,180.00 (+4.63%)$1,574,700 (+0.9%) Land $791,100 Building $783,600
2024$16,419.00 (+2.98%)$1,560,700 (+1.21%) Land $791,100 Building $769,600
2023$15,944.00$1,542,000 Land $791,100 Building $750,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 50 Simpson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 50 Simpson Ave 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 1,241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Netafy
Fixed Wireless		564 / 125
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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