55 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 55 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.089 acres (3,918 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$805,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill	$10,283 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`29-J-1 SUB LOT:55`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`29-J-1 SUB LOT:55`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:29 B:J L:1 U:55` `20112090`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,784 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,274 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	3,918 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	20112090
Street Address	55 WILLOW AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2911
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Subdivision	55-57 WILLOW AVE CONDO
Legal Block	J
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	350900

Owner

55 Willow Ave, a condominium, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	24 EWELL AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-7508
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	70231 / 345
Transfer Doc	070231-345
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2017
Property Address	55 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2911
Document Number	70231-345
Book / Page	70231 / 345
Instrument	185145
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$79.25
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	55 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2911

Mortgage

Document Number	702310349
Date	Nov 14, 2017
Instrument	70231/0349

Lender

Name	BMO HARRIS BK

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 14, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Willow Ave was $10,283, up 5.8% 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	Assessed Market Value
2025	$10,283.00 (+5.81%)	$942,500 (+2.02%) Building $942,500	$1,147,410 (+1.8%)
2024	$9,718.00 (+3.08%)	$923,800 (+1.32%) Building $923,800	$1,127,175
2023	$9,428.00	$911,800 Building $911,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 55 Willow Ave 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	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

The area around 55 Willow Ave 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 1,054 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Netafy, Starry.

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