52 Gorham St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 52 Gorham St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	9 bd · 3 ba · 3,609 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.073 acres (3,179 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,150,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$15,786 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-B-18`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-B-18`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:17 B:B L:18` `13439150`

Interior

Bedrooms	9 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	15 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,609 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,033 sqft
Basement Area	1,203 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,203 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Other
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,179 sqft (0.073 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13439150
Street Address	52 GORHAM ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2728
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Subdivision	CHARLES J SIMPSON
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	350800

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 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 Record
Mailing Address	52 GORHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2728
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20203363
Deed Book / Page	76063 / 33
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 30, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	76063-33
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Nov 2, 2020
Property Address	52 GORHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2728
Document Number	76063-33
Book / Page	76063 / 33
Instrument Date	Oct 30, 2020
Instrument	203363
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

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
Address	52 GORHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2728

Mortgage

Document Number	203364
Date	Nov 2, 2020
Instrument	203364

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

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
2026	$15,786.00 (+7.82%)	$1,437,700 (+7.13%) Land $740,700 Building $697,000
2025	$14,641.00 (+5.91%)	$1,342,000 (+2.12%) Land $705,400 Building $636,600
2024	$13,824.00 (+6.1%)	$1,314,100 (+4.29%) Land $705,400 Building $608,700
2023	$13,029.00	$1,260,100 Land $705,400 Building $554,700

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

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 1,241 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
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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