As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,325 (+4.7%)
$681,400 + $814,900
$1,496,300
2024
$15,587 (+3.2%)
$681,400 + $800,300
$1,481,700
2023
$15,097 (+6.1%)
$681,400 + $778,700
$1,460,100
2022
$14,225 (+3.3%)
$649,000 + $748,300
$1,397,300
2021
$13,765 (+4.2%)
$644,300 + $706,500
$1,350,800
2020
$13,212 (+6.2%)
$644,700 + $664,700
$1,309,400
2019
$12,445 (+9.2%)
$586,900 + $569,700
$1,156,600
2018
$11,400 (+1.8%)
$533,500 + $474,500
$1,008,000
2017
$11,195 (+3.3%)
$503,300 + $456,000
$959,300
2016
$10,835 (+4.0%)
$449,500 + $415,200
$864,700
2015
$10,423 (+11.0%)
$415,100 + $411,500
$826,600
2014
$9,391 (+2.4%)
$363,700 + $378,100
$741,800
2013
$9,170 (+2.5%)
$319,500 + $363,800
$683,300
2012
$8,944 (+3.0%)
$319,500 + $363,800
$683,300
2011
$8,685 (+2.2%)
$319,500 + $363,800
$683,300
2010
$8,496 (+16.8%)
$319,500 + $371,200
$690,700
2009
$7,272
$299,900 + $321,100
$621,000
Tax history for 40 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,325 (+4.7%)
$681,400 + $814,900
$1,496,300
2024
$15,587 (+3.2%)
$681,400 + $800,300
$1,481,700
2023
$15,097 (+6.1%)
$681,400 + $778,700
$1,460,100
2022
$14,225 (+3.3%)
$649,000 + $748,300
$1,397,300
2021
$13,765 (+4.2%)
$644,300 + $706,500
$1,350,800
2020
$13,212 (+6.2%)
$644,700 + $664,700
$1,309,400
2019
$12,445 (+9.2%)
$586,900 + $569,700
$1,156,600
2018
$11,400 (+1.8%)
$533,500 + $474,500
$1,008,000
2017
$11,195 (+3.3%)
$503,300 + $456,000
$959,300
2016
$10,835 (+4.0%)
$449,500 + $415,200
$864,700
2015
$10,423 (+11.0%)
$415,100 + $411,500
$826,600
2014
$9,391 (+2.4%)
$363,700 + $378,100
$741,800
2013
$9,170 (+2.5%)
$319,500 + $363,800
$683,300
2012
$8,944 (+3.0%)
$319,500 + $363,800
$683,300
2011
$8,685 (+2.2%)
$319,500 + $363,800
$683,300
2010
$8,496 (+16.8%)
$319,500 + $371,200
$690,700
2009
$7,272
$299,900 + $321,100
$621,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
NR
Neighborhood Residence District
To implement the objectives of the Comprehen Sive Plan of the City of Somerville.; To conserve already established areas of detached and semi-detached residential buildings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Nov 7, 2017 • Final
Building
Remodel
May 29, 2014 • Active
Gas fitting
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,136
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,835
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Municipality Name: SOMERVILLE
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: RA
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,136
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 748016
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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