97 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 97 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,999 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.071 acres (3,108 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$600,000 (Jan 2005)
Tax Bill	$14,485 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Refinance Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`28-A-14`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`28-A-14`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:28 B:A L:14` `18575200`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,999 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,676 sqft
Basement Area	1,054 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,054 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,108 sqft (0.071 acres)
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	18575200
Street Address	97 MORRISON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2343
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	350400

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	97 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2343
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 16, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RONALD H RITCHELL
Jul 16, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20059946
Deed Book / Page	44486 / 20
Last Transfer Date	Jul 11, 2019
Transfer Doc	72928-165
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	97 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2343
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00082669-1
Date	Apr 16, 2024
Book Page	82669/1
Instrument	37677

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2054

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	97 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2343
Document Number	74027-427
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 11, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	97 MORRISON AVE SOMERVILLE MA 021442343, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2343

Mortgage

Document Number	74027-427
Date	Jan 23, 2020
Book Page	074027/000427
Instrument	10682

Lender

Name	RONALD H RITCHELL

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jan 22, 2030

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2019
Property Address	97 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2343
Document Number	72928-165
Book / Page	072928 / 000165
Instrument Date	Jul 11, 2019
Instrument	100414
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	97 MORRISON AVE SOMERVILLE MA 021442321, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2321

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Somerville City
Unified School District	Somerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$14,485.00 (+7.98%)	$1,319,200 (+7.29%) Land $701,200 Building $618,000
2025	$13,415.00 (+5.8%)	$1,229,600 (+2.02%) Land $667,800 Building $561,800
2024	$12,679.00 (+2.16%)	$1,205,200 (+0.41%) Land $667,800 Building $537,400
2023	$12,411.00	$1,200,300 Land $667,800 Building $532,500

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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