Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Cemetery, Funeral Home, Mortuary |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,226 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.363 acres (15,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,700,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $46,367 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-C-19 |
| Primary APN | 15-C-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 8,226 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 13,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,637 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,637 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,791 sqft (0.363 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 21 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4203195 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 855 BROADWAY |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-1992 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Cemetery, Funeral Home, Mortuary |
| Local Zoning Code | MR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 350600 |
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 | 855 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1992 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage THE BANCORP BANK |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage THE BANCORP BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 80350 / 138 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 080350-143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 855 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1992 |
| Document Number | 080350-143 |
| Book / Page | 80350 / 143 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 98027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 855 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1992 |
| Document Number | 080350-149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80350/149 |
| Instrument | 98029 |
| Name | THE BANCORP BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 855 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1992 |
| Document Number | 080350-132 |
| Book / Page | 80350 / 132 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 98025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 855 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1992 |
| Document Number | 080350-138 |
| Book / Page | 80350 / 138 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 98026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 855 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1992 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 855 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1992 |
| Document Number | 080350-138 |
| Book / Page | 80350 / 138 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 98026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 855 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1992 |
| Document Number | 0000098029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 98029 |
| Name | THE BANCORP BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,367.00 (+4.75%) | $2,448,100 (+4.64%) Land $1,119,700 Building $1,328,400 |
| 2025 | $44,263.00 (+3.96%) | $2,339,500 (-) Land $1,066,200 Building $1,273,300 |
| 2024 | $42,579.00 (+8.56%) | $2,339,500 (+3.49%) Land $1,066,200 Building $1,273,300 |
| 2023 | $39,220.00 | $2,260,500 Land $1,066,200 Building $1,194,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 564 / 125 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry, Verizon.
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