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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $734,000 on Aug 17, 2011

21 APPLETON ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,915 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$734,000 · Aug 17, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,703 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,531,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$767,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$763,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,497,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Benjamin G BrownA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
John F KennedyA
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02144These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,333
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,644 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,001
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,407
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

21 Appleton St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Somerville 02144
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Somerville 02144

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02144.

Living area3,915 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 21 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDavis SquareSomerville 02144Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,915 ft²96% of homes97% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac75% of homes82% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than191063% of homes55% of homes19% of homes

About 21 Appleton St

When did 21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA last sell?

21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA last sold on Aug 17, 2011 for $734,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA?

21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,915 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA built?

21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA?

21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA is assigned to Benjamin G Brown (elementary), rated A+; John F Kennedy (middle), rated A; Somerville High School (high), rated C. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02144?

Among the 5,657 homes in Somerville 02144, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,915 ft² against a typical 2,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 55% of them (1910 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA was $16,703. The county assessed it at $1,531,000.

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