Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 81 Pearson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 3,185 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $673,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $16,187 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-G-20 |
| Primary APN | 27-G-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,185 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,051 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,117 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,117 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 18585090 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 PEARSON AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | W A RICE |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 350400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 COLLEGE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1914 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 57802 / 209 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084993-411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 81 PEARSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2202 |
| Document Number | 084993-408 |
| Book / Page | 84993 / 408 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 152103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 COLLEGE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1914 |
| Document Number | 084993-411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84993/411 |
| Instrument | 152104 |
| Name | BEACON BANK & TRUST |
|---|
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $16,187.00 (+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.
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.
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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