8 Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 8 Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.045 acres (1,962 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$539,900 (Apr 2004)
Tax Bill$9,982 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN31-A-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN31-A-11
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:31 B:A L:11
  • 19637153

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,568 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,673 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,962 sqft (0.045 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number19637153
Street Address8 CEDAR ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02143-2217
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal SubdivisionPORTER SQUARE TRUST
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract351001

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address9 CEDAR AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1301
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 23, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 23, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200497086
Deed Book / Page42576 / 359
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$9,982.00 (+6.63%)$914,900 (+2.82%) Land $476,800 Building $438,100
2024$9,361.00 (+2.58%)$889,800 (+0.82%) Land $476,800 Building $413,000
2023$9,126.00$882,600 Land $476,800 Building $405,800

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 1,249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Starry.

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