Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 72 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,005 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $13,126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-D-5 |
| Primary APN | 31-D-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,005 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,889 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,360 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6235025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 ELM ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-3248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 351001 |
72 Elm St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 ELM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Elm St was $13,126, up 4.5% 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 | $13,126.00 (+4.5%) | $1,203,100 (+0.76%) Land $687,800 Building $515,300 |
| 2024 | $12,561.00 (+4.78%) | $1,194,000 (+2.98%) Land $687,800 Building $506,200 |
| 2023 | $11,988.00 | $1,159,400 Land $687,800 Building $471,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 72 Elm 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 | 4 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.
The area around 72 Elm 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 1,249 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 | 630 / 140 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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