As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,537 (+7.1%)
$599,200
2024
$6,103 (+2.7%)
$580,100
2023
$5,944 (+8.2%)
$574,900
2022
$5,496 (+4.2%)
$539,900
2021
$5,275 (+2.9%)
$517,700
2020
$5,128 (+2.3%)
$508,200
2019
$5,013 (+2.5%)
$465,900
2018
$4,893 (+1.1%)
$432,600
2017
$4,840 (+10.1%)
$414,700
2016
$4,397 (+4.5%)
$350,900
2015
$4,209 (+4.2%)
$333,800
2014
$4,040 (−6.7%)
$319,100
2013
$4,332 (+15.0%)
$322,800
2012
$3,767 (−0.1%)
$287,800
2011
$3,772 (+10.2%)
$296,800
2010
$3,423 (−5.5%)
$278,300
2009
$3,622
$309,300
Tax history for 51 Putnam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,537 (+7.1%)
$599,200
2024
$6,103 (+2.7%)
$580,100
2023
$5,944 (+8.2%)
$574,900
2022
$5,496 (+4.2%)
$539,900
2021
$5,275 (+2.9%)
$517,700
2020
$5,128 (+2.3%)
$508,200
2019
$5,013 (+2.5%)
$465,900
2018
$4,893 (+1.1%)
$432,600
2017
$4,840 (+10.1%)
$414,700
2016
$4,397 (+4.5%)
$350,900
2015
$4,209 (+4.2%)
$333,800
2014
$4,040 (−6.7%)
$319,100
2013
$4,332 (+15.0%)
$322,800
2012
$3,767 (−0.1%)
$287,800
2011
$3,772 (+10.2%)
$296,800
2010
$3,423 (−5.5%)
$278,300
2009
$3,622
$309,300
*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
Jan 20, 2026 • Final
Gas fitting
Work on a gas boiler.
Gas
Dec 19, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Work on a gas boiler.
Gas
Plumbing
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,173
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,273
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Municipality Name: SOMERVILLE
State Use Description: CONDOMINIUM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,173
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4549834
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Arthur D. Healey School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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