51 Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 51 Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.107 acres (4,658 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$635,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill	$10,833 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`36-A-64`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`36-A-64`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:36 B:A L:64` `2066019`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,020 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,678 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,658 sqft (0.107 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2066019
Street Address	51 CEDAR ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02143-2231
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	64
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	351001

Owner

51 Cedar St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2016.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3323
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 8, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	67895 / 362
Transfer Doc	67895-362
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Sep 1, 2021
Property Address	51 CEDAR ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2231
Document Number	78608-298
Book / Page	78608 / 298
Instrument Date	Aug 26, 2021
Instrument	195979
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3323

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Cedar St was $10,833, up 4.4% from the year before.

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
2025	$10,833.00 (+4.36%)	$992,900 (+0.63%) Land $641,900 Building $351,000
2024	$10,380.00 (+2.25%)	$986,700 (+0.5%) Land $641,900 Building $344,800
2023	$10,152.00	$981,800 Land $641,900 Building $339,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 51 Cedar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	4 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

The area around 51 Cedar 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.

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 1,249 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
Netafy Fixed Wireless	630 / 140
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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