Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 56 Hooker Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 2,758 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,463 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $12,900 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9-B-29 |
| Primary APN | 9-B-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,758 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,246 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,463 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13465170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 HOOKER AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-1754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 350701 |
56 Hooker Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in August 1997.
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 LUCY DR, READING, MA 01867-1362 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Hooker Ave was $12,900, up 7.9% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,900.00 (+7.91%) | $1,174,900 (+7.23%) Land $687,600 Building $487,300 | $1,284,464 |
| 2025 | $11,954.00 (+5.95%) | $1,095,700 (+2.16%) Land $654,800 Building $440,900 | |
| 2024 | $11,283.00 (+2.41%) | $1,072,500 (+0.66%) Land $654,800 Building $417,700 | |
| 2023 | $11,017.00 | $1,065,500 Land $654,800 Building $410,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Hooker Ave 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 56 Hooker 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.
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 1,010 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Netafy, Starry, Verizon.
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