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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $240,000 on Dec 29, 2009

74 PROSPECT ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,080 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.
1,536 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$240,000 · Dec 29, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,463 (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.$867,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$449,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$418,400

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.72%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln ParkC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02143These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
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.26,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,570 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,148
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,076
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

74 Prospect 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Somerville 02143
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Somerville 02143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02143.

Living area2,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,750 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 74 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion Square / Prospect HillSomerville 02143Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,080 ft²57% of homes60% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,536 ft²2% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190059% of homes58% of homes15% of homes

About 74 Prospect St

When did 74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA last sell?

74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA last sold on Dec 29, 2009 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA?

74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,080 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA built?

74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA?

74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA is assigned to Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (elementary), rated C; 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 74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02143?

Among the 5,955 homes in Somerville 02143, it is bigger than 60% of them (2,080 ft² against a typical 1,750 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 4,138 ft²) and it is newer than 58% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 74 Prospect St, Somerville, MA was $9,463. The county assessed it at $867,400.

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