Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 8 Laurel Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,791 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $9,868 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-H-27 |
| Primary APN | 52-H-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,791 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,922 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,260 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 23704070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 LAUREL AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-2845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 351102 |
8 Laurel Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 BOYLSTON ST, 200, BOSTON, MA 02116-4018 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Laurel Ave was $9,868, up 4.6% 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 | $9,868.00 (+4.59%) | $898,700 (+3.92%) Land $528,700 Building $370,000 | $967,862 |
| 2025 | $9,435.00 (+6.26%) | $864,800 (+2.46%) Land $503,600 Building $361,200 | |
| 2024 | $8,879.00 (+2.46%) | $844,000 (+0.7%) Land $503,600 Building $340,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,666.00 | $838,100 Land $503,600 Building $334,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Laurel 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.
The area around 8 Laurel 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 1,083 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 | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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