Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 71 Dover St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 8 ba · 3,917 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,544 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Oct 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $23,124 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-H-8 |
| Primary APN | 22-H-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 20 Rooms |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,917 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 5,544 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6234180 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 DOVER ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 350900 |
71 Dover St, a residential property, is held in a trust since October 1989.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 E EMERSON RD, LEXINGTON, MA 02420-2100 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 71 DOVER ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2810 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0082603-16 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82603/16 |
| Instrument | 29728 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX FSLA |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Dover St was $23,124, up 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,124.00 (+4.03%) | $2,119,500 (+0.31%) Land $1,346,100 Building $773,400 |
| 2024 | $22,229.00 (+2.06%) | $2,113,000 (+0.31%) Land $1,346,100 Building $766,900 |
| 2023 | $21,781.00 | $2,106,500 Land $1,346,100 Building $760,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 71 Dover St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
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.
The area around 71 Dover 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.
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 1,241 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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