197 Highland Ave

Somerville, MA 02143

At this address

14 permits on record. Newest issued Apr 29: Washer and dryer outlet

Within ¼ mile

159 more permits (158 projects) issued since May 1. 6 are for new buildings, the nearest 680 ft away.

Biggest nearby

A $1.4M addition at 54 Belmont St, permitted Oct 7, within ¼ mile since May 1.

1. Washer and dryer outlet

   Electrical
   Apr 29$1,800
2. Decommission a basement washing machine connection & relocate to the 2nd floor

   Plumbing
   Apr 20not listed
3. Residential weatherization/ air sealing

   Alteration or repair
   Mar 29, 2024$526
4. Strip and re-roof the EPDM flat roof over "1 garage bay" older section of flat roof

   Roofing
   Jun 28, 2022$4,277
5. Wiring of mini split system × 2 permits

   Electrical
   Mar 23, 2022$800
6. Duct less mini split system × 2 permits

   Mechanical (HVAC)
   Mar 21 to 22, 2022$15,715
7. Install and wire 1-50 AMP GFI spa outlet and 1-20 AMP ARc Fault GFI weather proof outlet Safety Plan…

   Electrical
   Apr 29, 2021$750
8. Service upgrade to 200 AMPS

   Electrical
   Apr 8, 2021$3,700
9. Portable hot tub installation

   Pool or spa
   Oct 13, 2020$8,150
10. Gas Steam Boiler × 2 permits

    Plumbing
    Dec 7, 2017not listed
11. Strip and replace roof

    Roofing
    Sep 26, 2014$8,400

1. Service upgrade and home remodel

   214 Highland Ave · 340 ft W · Electrical
   Oct 13$42,000
2. Permit for temporary service

   112 Albion St · 880 ft NW · Electrical
   Oct 5$1,500
3. We are rebuilding upper and lower deck/landing and stairs to comply with building codes

   18 Gibbens St · 760 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$61,552
4. Remove sliding door in the front room and installing a 32x80 door

   37 Benton Rd · 670 ft S · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$21,900
5. Replace 100amp main breaker panelboard

   60 Albion St · 380 ft NE · Electrical
   Oct 1$1,000
6. Kitchen & Bathroom facelift, add outlets throughout

   37 Benton Rd · 670 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 30$5,000
7. Renovate a1st floor bathroom

   7 Westwood Rd · 990 ft S · Plumbing
   Sep 29not listed
8. Bathroom Remodel

   7 Westwood Rd · 990 ft S · Electrical
   Sep 29$3,000
9. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

   103 Belmont St · 390 ft SW · Solar
   Sep 29$10,890
10. Single-family dwelling renovation consisting of the removal of the existing chimney and infill and patching…

    26 Tower St · 710 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 29$91,125
11. Supply & install (2) two systems with associated duct work

    214 Highland Ave · 340 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 28$50,225
12. 32 Replacement Windows, Whole house of Vinyl Siding

    34 Albion St · 580 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 28$126,299
13. Renovate 1st floor bathroom

    7 Westwood Rd · 990 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 23$65,133
14. Swap out existing ATS switch for a new ATS switch

    186 Highland Ave · 490 ft S · Electrical
    Sep 22$16,500
15. 400 amp service upgrade, basement lights, common area smokes/CO

    153 Lowell St · 520 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 20$10,000
16. Removal and Reinstallation of existing solar equipment due to roof being replaced

    103 Belmont St · 390 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 20$5,750
17. Chimney Reflashing on the left side chimney only

    8 Hudson St · 840 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 17$4,500
18. LOT B: New central air conditioning and heating system installation

    17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 14$15,000
19. Triple-decker Main Building Foundation: 112 A -Construction permit B25-001058

    112 Albion St · 880 ft NW · New building
    Sep 14$60,000
20. 1 bath at the 3 Floor

    80 Hudson St · 280 ft NW · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
21. Disconnect, cap, and make safe the existing gas piping and gas-fired equipment as required for demolition

    214 Highland Ave · 340 ft W · Plumbing
    Sep 9not listed
22. Lot a: new sprinklers systems installation

    17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Fire systems
    Sep 9$20,000
23. Shingle Roofing Replacement 15 sq // EPDM Membrane Replacement 02 sq // Carpentry - Frame reinforcement…

    73 Hudson St · 310 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$19,367
24. New sprinklers systems installation - ADU

    22 Spring Hill Terr · 680 ft SW · New building
    Sep 8$4,500
25. Rooftop solar installation 32 MODULES-ROOF MOUNTED - 13.760 kWDC

    22 Gibbens St · 710 ft SE · Solar
    Sep 8$68,800
26. New sprinklers systems installation

    36 Tower St · 790 ft W · Fire systems
    Sep 8$18,000
27. New sprinklers systems installation main building

    24 Spring Hill Terr · 680 ft SW · Fire systems
    Sep 8$19,500
28. Change 100amps service to 400amps service

    106 Hudson St · 680 ft NW · Electrical
    Sep 3$10,000
29. Disconnect and make safe for removal all fixtures

    26 Tower St · 710 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 2$1,000
30. Install 24 replacement windows

    5 Woodbine St · 740 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$22,617
31. BX Wiring Replacement (Partial House)

    103 Belmont St · 390 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 31$2,315
32. 32 Modules-roof mounted - 13.760 kwdc

    22 Gibbens St · 710 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 28$61,431
33. New Bathroom wiring(3rd floor)

    80 Hudson St · 280 ft NW · Electrical
    Aug 27not listed
34. New air conditioning and heating system installation with 3 zones for the cottage only

    17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 26$15,000
35. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    107 Belmont St · 350 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 26$15,000
36. LOT A: Installation of new central heating and cooling system for the townhouse

    17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 25$15,000
37. Rebuild existing rear exterior deck in the same location

    9 Brastow Ave · 920 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 24$31,135
38. Replace panel, equipment and wiring damaged by water

    259 Lowell St · 880 ft N · Electrical
    Aug 20$6,000
39. At unit 2 Performed electrical upgrades in two bathrooms

    29 Albion St · 700 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 20$1,600
40. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    29r Albion St · 760 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 17$8,000
41. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    8 Albion Terr · 740 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$5,573
42. Installation of a ducted heat pump in the attic for the third floor apartment

    107 Belmont St · 350 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 13$20,500
43. Renovate/repair two (2) units' home as follow: Painting and repairs: Repair walls and ceilings

    80 Hudson St · 280 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$113,015
44. Unit 3 apartment patch and paint electricians holes

    107 Belmont St · 350 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$5,000
45. Supply & install (1) one heat pump system with (2) two zones and associated duct work

    54 Albion St · 400 ft NE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 7$39,390
46. Installation of 75kva transformer (Add to permit E23-001379)

    236 Highland Ave · 850 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
47. Replacement of 75 KVA Transformer

    236 Highland Ave · 850 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 6$5,000
48. Install 10.25 kW solar panels on roof

    60 Albion St · 380 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 5$40,000
49. Strip and reroof approximately 2,800 square feet

    103 Belmont St · 390 ft SW · Roofing
    Aug 5$27,800
50. Remove old roof and install new roof with proper ice and water shield

    80 Benton Rd · 350 ft E · Roofing
    Aug 5$15,000
51. Install 10.25 kW solar panels on roof

    60 Albion St · 380 ft NE · Solar
    Aug 5$51,250
52. Install new low voltage fire alarm in this multi unit property work in lot B

    17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 4$8,000
53. Underpin foundation, finish basement

    8 Spring Hill Terr · 310 ft SW · Addition
    Aug 3$800,000
54. Remove and replace 1 entry door

    87 Alpine St · 980 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 30$3,458
55. Repair bathroom ceiling that got damaged by flood

    29 Albion St · 700 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$4,500
56. Install 5 Harvey classic replacement window,energy star,inserts only,no structural work

    62 Albion St · 380 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$4,775
57. Remove & Replace Existing EPDM Roof and Parapet Wall

    157 Highland Ave · 800 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$18,838
58. Install new low voltage fire alarm

    36 Tower St · 790 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 21$8,500
59. Wiring replacement Heat Pump and gas water heater

    9 Westwood Rd · 960 ft S · Electrical
    Jul 20$1,350
60. Install a 3-ton GE Connect all electric with ERV including all necessary duct work

    58 Benton Rd · 410 ft SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 16$25,000
61. Wiring replacement AC system

    29 Woodbine St · 760 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 16$1,035
62. Roof Replacement

    85 Hudson St · 440 ft NW · Roofing
    Jul 16$15,400
63. New dedicated circuits and receptacles for window ac unit to plug into

    100 Hudson St · 600 ft NW · Electrical
    Jul 13$7,000
64. Remodel 2nd floor kitchen, add bathroom to 2nd floor

    42 Hudson St · 340 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 7not listed
65. Install gas range in 2nd floor kitchen

    42 Hudson St · 340 ft E · Plumbing
    Jul 7not listed
66. Bringing kitchen up to code

    79 Hudson St · 370 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 6$3,500
67. Wire kitchen and Bath

    42 Hudson St · 340 ft E · Electrical
    Jul 2$12,000
68. Kitchen, laundry and bathroom for 3 floors

    214 Highland Ave · 340 ft W · Plumbing
    Jul 1not listed
69. Installation of (6) Double Hung Window Inserts

    87 Alpine St · 980 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$20,338
70. Rewire 3rdfloor unit, front and back hallways and upgrade electrical service

    107 Belmont St · 350 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 29$10,000
71. Remove existing roofing materials and install new CertainTeed Landmark Pro architectural shingles

    63 Hudson St · 290 ft N · Roofing
    Jun 25$25,775
72. Mass Save Insulation

    7 Albion Terr · 690 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$2,355
73. Install 12.76 kW (DC) solar on roof per attached design

    63 Hudson St · 290 ft N · Solar
    Jun 17$63,800
74. Demo of existing 200 amp service and panels

    5 Albion St · 1,000 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 16$9,500
75. Service upgrade and home remodel

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 460 ft SW · Electrical
    Jun 16$20,000
76. Install 3 HVAC systems

    36 Tower St · 790 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 11$46,000
77. Replace damaged liquid tite conduits

    236 Highland Ave · 850 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 11$1,000
78. 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger

    11 Gibbens St · 780 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 11$1,135
79. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    29 Hudson St · 550 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$3,000
80. 21 Windows and Siding Replacement Full replacement of all existing windows • Full replacement of all…

    40 Tower St · 830 ft W · Roofing
    Jun 11$289,509
81. Mass Save Weatherization/Insulation × 2 permits

    106 Hudson St · 680 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$8,502
82. Cottage Foundation: 112 I Albion St Permit to Construct B25-001067

    112 Albion St · 880 ft NW · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
83. Main Building Foundation: 112 F

    112 Albion St · 880 ft NW · New building
    Jun 11$60,000
84. Lot A Cottage Foundation: 112 D Albion St -See construction permit B25-001060

    112 Albion St · 880 ft NW · New building
    Jun 11$40,000
85. Remove exterior light fixtures and re-install them

    40 Tower St · 830 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 9$1,000
86. Removal of chimney, removal of misc

    97 Alpine St · 900 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$10,000
87. 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrade-2 bath and 1 kitchen rehab w/ living space in bsmnt

    97 Alpine St · 900 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 3$8,000
88. We are rebuilding back deck/landing and stairs

    29 Gibbens St · 530 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 3$24,900
89. Install fire alarm devices - cottage only

    17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Electrical
    Jun 1$2,000
90. 2 family home upgrade from 200 to 400 amps

    34 Benton Rd · 640 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 1$3,500
91. Panel Replacement

    16 Gibbens St · 780 ft SE · Electrical
    May 28$7,151
92. Install new, low voltage fire alarm to monitoring common areas and sprinkler system

    17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Electrical
    May 27$10,000
93. Renovate existing kitchen and add new bathroom over existing 1 story section in the back left of the home

    42 Hudson St · 340 ft E · Addition
    May 27$202,013
94. Demo make safe

    97 Alpine St · 900 ft N · Electrical
    May 26$300
95. Interior: Renovation of all three units

    214 Highland Ave · 340 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 26$467,542
96. New High Efficiency Heat pump with duct distribution system in attic feeding the second floor

    13 Spring Hill Terr · 460 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    May 20$34,835
97. 200A Upgrade for a 2 family and add public meter

    8 Albion Terr · 740 ft NW · Electrical
    May 19$8,000
98. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    55 Hudson St · 290 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 15$5,000
99. Wire EV charger

    124 Lowell St · 900 ft SW · Electrical
    May 14$600
100. Replace gas water heater

     72 Central St · 960 ft SE · Plumbing
     May 11not listed
101. Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing - unit 1

     15 Waldo St · 750 ft E · Alteration or repair
     May 11$1,240
102. Second and third floor bathroom remodeling new toilet new vanity walls and floor electric andplumb

     8 Hudson St · 840 ft E · Alteration or repair
     May 7$80,355
103. Remove the wire running from the basement

     79 Hudson St · 370 ft N · Electrical
     May 6$900
104. Remodeling 2nd Floor: 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, and 1 bathtub

     8 Hudson St · 840 ft E · Plumbing
     May 4not listed
105. BUILDING B: 3 family house, 400 amp: 125 amp per apartment

     17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Electrical
     May 1$44,000
106. 3 family house, 400 amp: 125 amp per apartment, new construction

     17 Hudson St · 740 ft E · Electrical
     May 1$39,000

1. Installation of new central heat pump system and ERV for two units

   46 Princeton St · 0.20 mi N · Mechanical (HVAC)
   Oct 13$45,000
2. New. Basement: 3 electric water heaters

   70 Vernon St · 0.20 mi NE · Plumbing
   Oct 7not listed
3. Foundation Only -Renovation/ADU permit B26-001097

   54 Belmont St · 0.25 mi SW · Addition
   Oct 7$25,000
4. Full Renovation, Addition & ADU Conversion Full gut renovation of the existing home

   54 Belmont St · 0.25 mi SW · Addition
   Oct 7$1,373,500
5. New 2 family home

   46 Princeton St · 0.20 mi N · Electrical
   Oct 1$38,750
6. Replace 12 windows with new Andersen

   172 Summer St · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$31,978
7. Re-build a triple deck per existing footprint

   95 Lowell St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$55,000
8. Wiring 3 lighs and 3 receptacles for rebuild rear 3 stories porches

   95 Lowell St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
   Sep 28$2,000
9. Electrical rewire of kitchen, two full bathrooms

   172 Summer St · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
   Sep 28$12,000
10. Temporary service 100amp

    70 Vernon St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Sep 24$1,500
11. Add a walk and closet and bathroom on master bathroom on first floor / remodeling kitchen/ remodeling a…

    172 Summer St · 0.23 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24$168,500
12. Installation of a 42K BTU 5Zone Mitsubishi Ductless Branch Box System for Unit 3 207 Summer Street Somerville

    207 Summer St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 24$29,126
13. Whole House Plumbing Renovation

    105 Central St · 0.21 mi E · Plumbing
    Sep 17not listed
14. New pressure-treated deck with helical pile foundation

    3 Mountain Ave · 0.25 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 11$12,300
15. Upgrading existing 100A Panel, Mini split wiring (0.75 Ton)

    72 Berkeley St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    Sep 9$2,250
16. Remove and install new landmark roof shingles

    54 Spring St · 0.23 mi SW · Roofing
    Sep 1$28,652
17. Install ductless mini split

    72 Berkeley St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 27$11,000
18. 1 Kitchen

    140 Highland Ave · 0.24 mi SE · Plumbing
    Aug 18not listed
19. Stove

    140 Highland Ave · 0.24 mi SE · Plumbing
    Aug 18not listed
20. Remove existing roofing materials and install approximately 12 squares of new CertainTeed Landmark PRO…

    16 Princeton St · 0.24 mi N · Roofing
    Aug 18$16,610
21. Foundation grounding

    54 Belmont St · 0.25 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 17$500
22. Service Upgrade

    85 Lowell St · 0.24 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 17$2,800
23. Build 3 unit building to plans FOUNDATION PERMIT B25-001015

    70 Vernon St · 0.20 mi NE · New building
    Aug 11$1,135,576
24. Replacing existing19 canless lights w/19 new lutron canless lights

    60 Central St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 31$2,850
25. Replacement gas furnace

    3 Westwood Rd · 0.20 mi SE · Plumbing
    Jul 30not listed
26. B. Ductwork: a. First Floor Unit: One Zone for the Basement

    85 Oxford St · 0.24 mi SE · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 24$27,000
27. Ufer Ground

    70 Vernon St · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Jul 22$1,000
28. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    99 Central St · 0.20 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$7,932
29. Remove old garage roof, prep for rooftop garden

    2 Glenwood Rd · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 21$100,000
30. Wiring of 1 ductless mini split

    72 Berkeley St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    Jul 20$800
31. Violation Corrections WORK @ UNIT 1- SEE CODE CASE FILE #: 26-013355

    103 Central St · 0.21 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 15$500
32. Removal and installation of tub and shower valve

    103 Central St · 0.21 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 13not listed
33. Up grade 200 amp service and add public meter

    174 Summer St · 0.23 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 10$4,500
34. Plumb tub, toilet and sink in third fl bathroom

    207 Summer St · 0.20 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 9not listed
35. (HOMEOWNER PERMIT)Tub replace, caulk, Faucet leak

    103 Central St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$3,500
36. Roof Project: Remove the existing shingles on the roof

    106 Vernon St · 0.25 mi N · Roofing
    Jul 7$13,500
37. Remove/replace 1 existing windows

    61 Central St · 0.22 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$1,533
38. Wire up bathroom

    207 Summer St · 0.20 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 23$1,500
39. Service upgrade

    106 Vernon St · 0.25 mi N · Electrical
    Jun 22$8,000
40. AES 7788F Radio Installation for FACU

    72 Berkeley St · 0.25 mi SE · Electrical
    Jun 17$650
41. Replacement og 60k btu gas furnace

    55 Vernon St · 0.23 mi NE · Plumbing
    Jun 15not listed
42. Asbestos siding removal

    105 Central St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 11$13,500
43. Installing new shower liner and new mix valve delta

    32 Central Rd · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    May 28not listed
44. Remodel main bath unit 3

    207 Summer St · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 21$26,000
45. B unit- Wire for new basement bedroom

    208 Summer St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    May 19$35,000
46. Relocate the gas valve for the laundry in the basement

    208 Summer St · 0.22 mi SW · Plumbing
    May 14not listed
47. Egress window Excavate the ground near the foundation wall of the house approx. 3ft.deep

    72 Berkeley St · 0.25 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    May 14$12,800
48. Remove and replace existing PVC conduit and conductors feeding a bedroom receptacle

    97 Oxford St · 0.21 mi SE · Electrical
    May 13$800
49. Residential weatherization/air sealing

    208 Summer St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 13$11,000
50. Replace back porch decking, railing and add egress stair

    105 Central St · 0.21 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 13$350,000
51. Air sealing and insulation through the Mass Save program @ 5 Bartlett St

    7 Bartlett St · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 12$1,457
52. Gas leak repair

    2 Benton Rd · 0.20 mi S · Plumbing
    May 7not listed

We don't list zoning cases for Somerville yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page.

• 195 Highland Ave newest permit Sep 9, 2025
• 200 Highland Ave newest permit Jul 10, 2025
• 201 Highland Ave newest permit Feb 18, 2026
• 207 Highland Ave newest permit Jan 16, 2025
• 186 Highland Ave newest permit Sep 22, 2026
• 185 Highland Ave newest permit Nov 6, 2025
• 213 Highland Ave newest permit Oct 22, 2024
• 214 Highland Ave newest permit Sep 28, 2026
• 179 Highland Ave newest permit May 12, 2025
• 218 Highland Ave newest permit Dec 3, 2024

Somerville Inspectional Services Division updated its data Oct 14, 2026. We checked it Oct 14, 08:41 UTC. See the city's official records (SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0).

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