Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 79 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,513 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $16,309 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-L-26 |
| Primary APN | 29-L-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,513 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,570 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3090120 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 WILLOW AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | L |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 350900 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015174459 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66219 / 113 |
| 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 | $16,309.00 (+6.43%) | $1,485,300 (+5.75%) Land $737,700 Building $747,600 | $1,319,874 (-23.61%) |
| 2025 | $15,323.00 (+6.7%) | $1,404,500 (+2.89%) Land $702,500 Building $702,000 | $1,727,765 (+0.99%) |
| 2024 | $14,361.00 (+6.42%) | $1,365,100 (+4.6%) Land $702,500 Building $662,600 | $1,710,855 |
| 2023 | $13,495.00 | $1,305,100 Land $702,500 Building $602,600 |
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 · 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.
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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