As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,681 (+6.2%)
$680,600 + $756,700
$1,437,300
2024
$14,771 (+3.0%)
$680,600 + $723,500
$1,404,100
2023
$14,344 (+6.2%)
$680,600 + $706,600
$1,387,200
2022
$13,512 (+3.2%)
$648,100 + $679,200
$1,327,300
2021
$13,092 (+4.0%)
$643,400 + $641,400
$1,284,800
2020
$12,587 (+6.0%)
$643,900 + $603,600
$1,247,500
2019
$11,878 (+8.8%)
$586,100 + $517,800
$1,103,900
2018
$10,920 (+1.9%)
$532,800 + $432,700
$965,500
2017
$10,720 (+8.4%)
$502,700 + $415,900
$918,600
2016
$9,887 (+4.3%)
$448,900 + $340,200
$789,100
2015
$9,480 (+11.2%)
$414,600 + $337,200
$751,800
2014
$8,523 (+3.3%)
$363,200 + $310,000
$673,200
2013
$8,251 (+2.5%)
$319,100 + $295,700
$614,800
2012
$8,048 (+3.0%)
$319,100 + $295,700
$614,800
2011
$7,814 (+2.3%)
$319,100 + $295,700
$614,800
2010
$7,636 (+5.3%)
$319,100 + $301,700
$620,800
2009
$7,250
$299,500 + $319,600
$619,100
Tax history for 51 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,681 (+6.2%)
$680,600 + $756,700
$1,437,300
2024
$14,771 (+3.0%)
$680,600 + $723,500
$1,404,100
2023
$14,344 (+6.2%)
$680,600 + $706,600
$1,387,200
2022
$13,512 (+3.2%)
$648,100 + $679,200
$1,327,300
2021
$13,092 (+4.0%)
$643,400 + $641,400
$1,284,800
2020
$12,587 (+6.0%)
$643,900 + $603,600
$1,247,500
2019
$11,878 (+8.8%)
$586,100 + $517,800
$1,103,900
2018
$10,920 (+1.9%)
$532,800 + $432,700
$965,500
2017
$10,720 (+8.4%)
$502,700 + $415,900
$918,600
2016
$9,887 (+4.3%)
$448,900 + $340,200
$789,100
2015
$9,480 (+11.2%)
$414,600 + $337,200
$751,800
2014
$8,523 (+3.3%)
$363,200 + $310,000
$673,200
2013
$8,251 (+2.5%)
$319,100 + $295,700
$614,800
2012
$8,048 (+3.0%)
$319,100 + $295,700
$614,800
2011
$7,814 (+2.3%)
$319,100 + $295,700
$614,800
2010
$7,636 (+5.3%)
$319,100 + $301,700
$620,800
2009
$7,250
$299,500 + $319,600
$619,100
*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
May 8, 2023 • Active
Sheet metal
Heat pump
HVAC
Apr 14, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Work on a heat pump.
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
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 Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,099
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.: 3,099
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 748095
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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