71 Rush St, Somerville, MA 02145 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 71 Rush St, Somerville, MA 02145

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,615 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.055 acres (2,406 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$348,000 (Sep 2014)
Tax Bill$9,027 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN92-C-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN92-C-7
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:92 B:C L:7
  • 18572105

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,615 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,023 sqft
Basement Area1,103 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,103 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,406 sqft (0.055 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number18572105
Street Address71 RUSH ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02145-4114
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRB
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract351404

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address71 RUSH ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-4114
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 23, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 15, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page64266 / 33
Transfer Doc0064266-33
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Property Address71 RUSH ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-4114
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number69724-65
DateAug 4, 2017
Book Page69724/65
Instrument124426
Lender
NameBROOKLINE BANK
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,027.00 (+4.24%)$822,100 (+3.57%) Land $364,600 Building $457,500$1,073,162
2025$8,660.00 (+7.18%)$793,800 (+3.35%) Land $347,200 Building $446,600
2024$8,080.00 (+2.71%)$768,100 (+0.96%) Land $347,200 Building $420,900
2023$7,867.00$760,800 Land $347,200 Building $413,600

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 930 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
641 / 143
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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