Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 52 Grant St, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,726 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,418 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $12,825 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 69-G-20 |
| Primary APN | 69-G-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,726 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,597 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,086 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13422148 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 GRANT ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-1927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | LB CHANDLER |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 350109 |
52 Grant St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 GRANT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 52 GRANT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1927 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 76492-546 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76492/546 |
| Instrument | 244325 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Grant St was $12,825, up 8.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,825.00 (+8.91%) | $1,168,000 (+8.21%) Land $407,300 Building $760,700 |
| 2025 | $11,776.00 (+6.67%) | $1,079,400 (+2.86%) Land $387,900 Building $691,500 |
| 2024 | $11,040.00 (+2.34%) | $1,049,400 (+0.58%) Land $387,900 Building $661,500 |
| 2023 | $10,788.00 | $1,043,300 Land $387,900 Building $655,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 52 Grant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 52 Grant 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 |
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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 1,104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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