Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 8 Cady Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Nov 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $13,297 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-B-17 |
| Primary APN | 12-B-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,810 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,200 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1020195 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 CADY AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-1802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 350500 |
8 Cady Ave, a duplex, is held in a trust since November 1991.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 SHORT ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1312 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Cady Ave was $13,297, up 7.3% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,297.00 (+7.27%) | $1,211,000 (+6.58%) Land $850,600 Building $360,400 | $1,172,422 |
| 2025 | $12,396.00 (+5.3%) | $1,136,200 (+1.54%) Land $810,100 Building $326,100 | |
| 2024 | $11,772.00 (+2.21%) | $1,119,000 (+0.46%) Land $810,100 Building $308,900 | |
| 2023 | $11,518.00 | $1,113,900 Land $810,100 Building $303,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Cady Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 8 Cady 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.
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 1,241 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 564 / 125 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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