56 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 56 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	7 bd · 3 ba · 3,144 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.071 acres (3,072 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$18,856 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-C-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-C-9`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:12 B:C L:9` `6249130`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,144 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,910 sqft
Basement Area	1,086 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,086 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	3,072 sqft (0.071 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	6249130
Street Address	56 SIMPSON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-1820
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	350500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	45 MOUNT VERNON AVE, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-5607
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 14, 2016
Deed Sale	Apr 14, 2016
Prior Sale	Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201657138
Deed Book / Page	67089 / 580
Transfer Doc	64679-470
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	56 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 6, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	081076-362
Date	Dec 19, 2022
Book Page	81076/362
Instrument	183858

Lender

Name	ROCKLAND TRUST CO
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded

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	Assessed Market Value
2026	$18,856.00 (+5.37%)	$1,717,300 (+4.7%) Land $837,900 Building $879,400	$1,522,651
2025	$17,895.00 (+4.66%)	$1,640,200 (+0.91%) Land $798,000 Building $842,200
2024	$17,099.00 (+2.56%)	$1,625,400 (+0.8%) Land $798,000 Building $827,400
2023	$16,673.00	$1,612,500 Land $798,000 Building $814,500

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

Flood

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.

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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