Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 53 Walnut St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,270 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $617,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $15,889 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-B-40 |
| Primary APN | 72-B-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,058 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,819 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,270 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2088110 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 WALNUT ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-1935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 351300 |
53 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 WALNUT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201312 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61969 / 356 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 53 WALNUT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69014-202 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69014/202 |
| Instrument | 38937 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Walnut St was $15,889, up 6.8% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,889.00 (+6.8%) | $1,456,400 (+2.98%) Land $704,700 Building $751,700 | $1,244,785 (+5.36%) |
| 2024 | $14,877.00 (+6.6%) | $1,414,200 (+4.78%) Land $704,700 Building $709,500 | $1,181,420 |
| 2023 | $13,956.00 | $1,349,700 Land $704,700 Building $645,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 53 Walnut 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.
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 1,083 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 | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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