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$605,046$1,043 / ft²
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Last sold for $330,000 on May 15, 2009

40 HOWARD ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
580 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$605K
$583K low$627K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · May 15, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,287 (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.$759,600 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$759,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$629,660

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
West Somerville NeighborhoodC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

40 Howard 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Somerville 02144
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the smallest homes in Davis Square
  • Among the largest lots in Davis Square
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Davis Square

What homes are worth in Somerville 02144

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$531K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Somerville 02144.

How it measures up in Somerville 02144

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

Estimated value$605,046
CheaperTypical $1,016,965Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1043
CheaperTypical $753Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area580 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,261 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 40 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDavis SquareSomerville 02144Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$605,0466% of homes5% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$104392% of homes95% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than580 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 acalmost all homesalmost all homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than200496% of homes95% of homes91% of homes

About 40 Howard St

How much is 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA is $605,046 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $582,851 to $627,241. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA last sell?

40 Howard St, Somerville, MA last sold on May 15, 2009 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA?

40 Howard St, Somerville, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 580 square feet of living space.

When was 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA built?

40 Howard St, Somerville, MA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA?

40 Howard St, Somerville, MA is assigned to West Somerville Neighborhood (elementary), rated C+; Somerville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02144?

Among the 5,657 homes in Somerville 02144, it is worth more than 5% of them ($605,046 against a typical $1,016,965), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($1043 against a typical $753), it is bigger than almost none of them (580 ft² against a typical 2,261 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.62 ac against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 95% of them (2004 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 26% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Howard St, Somerville, MA was $8,287. The county assessed it at $759,600.

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