63 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 63 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,889 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,110,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$10,467 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`63-C-30`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`63-C-30`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:63 B:C L:30` `15509179`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,889 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,771 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	15509179
Street Address	63 BOW ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02143-2921
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	CBD
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	351204

Owner

63 Bow St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2017.

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	63 BOW ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2921
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 22, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 22, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017154236
Deed Book / Page	69972 / 1
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Sep 22, 2017
Property Address	63 BOW ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2921
Document Number	69972-1
Book / Page	069972 / 000001
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2017
Instrument	154236
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$5,061.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	63 BOW ST SOMERVILLE MA 021432921, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2921

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 63 Bow St was $10,467, up 6.7% 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
2025	$10,467.00 (+6.71%)	$959,400 (+2.9%) Land $447,000 Building $512,400
2024	$9,809.00 (+2.64%)	$932,400 (+0.88%) Land $447,000 Building $485,400
2023	$9,557.00	$924,300 Land $447,000 Building $477,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 63 Bow St 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	3 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 63 Bow 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.

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 1,083 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

May also be available: Starry.

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