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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

51 RUSSELL ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,436 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.
3,720 ft²
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.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$600,000
METRO CU · R · recorded Dec 2, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,696 (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.$1,622,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$852,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$769,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,588,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
John F KennedyA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

51 Russell 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 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 80% 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 area3,436 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size3,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 51 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDavis SquareSomerville 02144Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,436 ft²88% of homes89% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,720 ft²44% of homes51% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than191063% of homes55% of homes20% of homes

About 51 Russell St

When did 51 Russell St, Somerville, MA last sell?

51 Russell St, Somerville, MA last sold on Feb 9, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Russell St, Somerville, MA?

51 Russell St, Somerville, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,436 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 51 Russell St, Somerville, MA built?

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

What schools serve 51 Russell St, Somerville, MA?

51 Russell St, Somerville, MA is assigned to John F Kennedy (elementary), rated A; 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 51 Russell St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02144?

Among the 5,657 homes in Somerville 02144, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,436 ft² against a typical 2,264 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (3,720 ft² 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 51 Russell St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Russell St, Somerville, MA was $17,696. The county assessed it at $1,622,000.

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