Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 72 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,266 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,889 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $341,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $12,314 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-I-4 |
| Primary APN | 29-I-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,266 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,356 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,889 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 18592060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 CHERRY ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-3237 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | MR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNT AUBURN TERRACE |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 351002 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 MARGARET ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02474-8825 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $12,314.00 | $1,121,517 (-7.95%) Land $503,556 Building $617,961 | $1,321,784 (+8.62%) |
| 2025 | $1,218,400 (+3.16%) Land $551,300 Building $667,100 | $1,216,855 (+3.11%) | |
| 2024 | $1,181,100 (+5.07%) Land $551,300 Building $629,800 | $1,180,185 | |
| 2023 | $1,124,100 Land $551,300 Building $572,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 1,347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 608 / 135 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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