55 Gorham St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 55 Gorham St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 3,687 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.09 acres (3,901 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,905,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill	$19,123 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-A-19`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-A-19`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:17 B:A L:19` `2080108`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	16 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,687 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,267 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,901 sqft (0.09 acres)
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2080108
Street Address	55 GORHAM ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2704
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	350800

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	48 ROBIN HOOD RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1242
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 31, 2023	Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Feb 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage SANTANDER BK NA
Feb 6, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 11, 1980 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023124363
Deed Book / Page	82160 / 538
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2023: Fiduciary Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Fiduciary Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2023
Property Address	55 GORHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2704
Document Number	082160-538
Book / Page	82160 / 538
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2023
Instrument	124363
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2023

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	48 ROBIN HOOD RD, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-1242

Mortgage

Document Number	0000124364
Date	Oct 31, 2023
Instrument	124364

Lender

Name	CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	55 GORHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2704
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	68924-590
Date	Feb 23, 2017
Book Page	68924/590
Instrument	28075

Lender

Name	SANTANDER BK NA

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	55 GORHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2704
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70601-21
Date	Feb 6, 2018
Book Page	70601/21
Instrument	17839

Lender

Name	SANTANDER BANK NA

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2048

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
2025	$19,123.00 (+6.36%)	$1,752,800 (+2.56%) Land $754,400 Building $998,400
2024	$17,979.00 (+2.4%)	$1,709,000 (+0.64%) Land $754,400 Building $954,600
2023	$17,558.00	$1,698,100 Land $754,400 Building $943,700

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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