78 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 78 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	3 bd · 6 ba · 3,476 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.099 acres (4,326 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,400,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$20,165 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Refinance Jan 2020 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`28-J-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`28-J-9`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:28 B:J L:9` `13468160`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,476 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,358 sqft
Basement Area	1,225 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,225 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Shingles
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,326 sqft (0.099 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13468160
Street Address	78 MORRISON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2342
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	J
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	350400

Owner

78 Morrison Ave, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	38 IRVING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1804
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Jan 7, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PARKSIDE LENDING LLC
May 29, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 29, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 29, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201970573
Deed Book / Page	72671 / 476
Prior Transfer Date	May 3, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	72671-476
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	78 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2342
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75106-55
Date	Jul 14, 2020
Book Page	75106/55
Instrument	112540

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	78 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2342
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	73953-187
Date	Jan 7, 2020
Book Page	73953/187
Instrument	2414

Lender

Name	PARKSIDE LENDING LLC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2050

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	May 29, 2019
Property Address	78 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2342
Document Number	72671-476
Book / Page	72671 / 476
Instrument Date	May 3, 2019
Instrument	70573
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70574
Date	May 29, 2019
Instrument	70574

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Morrison Ave was $20,165, up 8.5% 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
2026	$20,165.00 (+8.51%)	$1,836,500 (+7.82%) Land $780,100 Building $1,056,400
2025	$18,583.00 (+6.32%)	$1,703,300 (+2.52%) Land $742,900 Building $960,400
2024	$17,479.00 (+2.26%)	$1,661,500 (+0.51%) Land $742,900 Building $918,600
2023	$17,092.00	$1,653,000 Land $742,900 Building $910,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 78 Morrison Ave 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	1 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 78 Morrison Ave 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 1,347 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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