81 Pearson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 81 Pearson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details7 bd · 2 ba · 3,185 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.076 acres (3,300 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$673,000 (Nov 2011)
Tax Bill$16,187 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN27-G-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-G-20
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:27 B:G L:20
  • 18585090

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,185 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,051 sqft
Basement Area1,117 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,117 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,300 sqft (0.076 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number18585090
Street Address81 PEARSON AVE
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-2202
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal SubdivisionW A RICE
Legal BlockG
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract350400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address30 COLLEGE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1914
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 4, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 4, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page57802 / 209
Last Transfer DateDec 8, 2025
Transfer Doc084993-411
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateDec 12, 2025
Property Address81 PEARSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2202
Document Number084993-408
Book / Page84993 / 408
Instrument DateDec 8, 2025
Instrument152103
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address30 COLLEGE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1914

Mortgage

Document Number084993-411
DateDec 12, 2025
Book Page84993/411
Instrument152104
Lender
NameBEACON BANK & TRUST
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$16,187.00 (+5.4%)$1,474,200 (+4.73%) Land $717,200 Building $757,000$1,404,600
2025$15,357.00 (+4.67%)$1,407,600 (+0.92%) Land $683,000 Building $724,600
2024$14,672.00 (+5.43%)$1,394,700 (+3.63%) Land $683,000 Building $711,700
2023$13,917.00$1,345,900 Land $683,000 Building $662,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 1,347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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