Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $500,000 on Mar 28, 2011
8 HOWE ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,408 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.
4,124 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.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Mar 28, 2011
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,043 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,370,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$437,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$932,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,326,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,280,245
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.4 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.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.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(13)
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(1)
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
HE
Somerville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
Winter Hill CommunityD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
District: Somerville School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02145These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.28,555
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,339 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,354
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,420
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
8 Howe 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 90% of homes in Middlesex County
- Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
How it measures up in Somerville 02145
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02145.
Living area3,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,869 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 88% of homes nearby
Lot size4,124 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 59% of homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1905Newer
Newer than 50% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Winter Hill | Somerville 02145 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 3,408 ft² | 83% of homes | 88% of homes | 91% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 4,124 ft² | 55% of homes | 59% of homes | 10% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | 51% of homes | 50% of homes | 15% of homes |
About 8 Howe St
When did 8 Howe St, Somerville, MA last sell?
8 Howe St, Somerville, MA last sold on Mar 28, 2011 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 8 Howe St, Somerville, MA?
8 Howe St, Somerville, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,408 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.
When was 8 Howe St, Somerville, MA built?
8 Howe 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 8 Howe St, Somerville, MA?
8 Howe St, Somerville, MA is assigned to Somerville High School (high), rated C; Winter Hill Community (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 8 Howe St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02145?
Among the 5,477 homes in Somerville 02145, it is bigger than 88% of them (3,408 ft² against a typical 1,869 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (4,124 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1900 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 8 Howe St, Somerville, MA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Howe St, Somerville, MA was $15,043. The county assessed it at $1,370,000.
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