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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

85 PERKINS ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,108 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.
1,324 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,516 (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.$866,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$295,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$570,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$800,600

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.0.03
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
E Somerville CommunityD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

85 Perkins 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 East Somerville
  • Among the oldest homes in Somerville 02145

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 area2,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,860 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1,324 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 85 Perkins St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast SomervilleSomerville 02145Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,108 ft²57% of homes57% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,324 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than18602% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 85 Perkins St

When did 85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA last sell?

85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA?

85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,108 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA built?

85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA?

85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA is assigned to E Somerville Community (elementary), rated D+; 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 85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02145?

Among the 5,477 homes in Somerville 02145, it is bigger than 57% of them (2,108 ft² against a typical 1,860 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,324 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1860 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 85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Perkins St, Somerville, MA was $9,516. The county assessed it at $866,700.

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