# Building permits at 39 Ash Ave, Somerville, MA

New buildings permitted at three addresses within 800 ft since May 1, the largest $370,000.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Mar 31: Electric water heater replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits (43 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 320 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Plumbing | Electric water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000187](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000187/) |
| Apr 11, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Repairing front steps and hallway | $2,000 | [B17-000557](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B17-000557/) |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Electrical | Siding | $100 | [E15-001702](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E15-001702/) |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Replacing old vinyl siding with new vinyl siding. Homeowners permit | $5,000 | [B15-002026](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-002026/) |
| Jun 4, 2015 | Alteration or repair | remove asphalt roof and replace with new asphalt. | $4,900 | [B15-000732](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B15-000732/) |
| Mar 23, 2015 | Electrical | upgrade existing security system | $200 | [E15-000289](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E15-000289/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

44 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 100 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 8 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $12,600 | [B26-001269](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001269/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [49 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-ash-ave/) | 120 ft NE | Alteration or repair | (HOMEOWNER PERMIT) Replace Rotted Porch Floor Boards | $1,000 | [B26-000906](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000906/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 100 ft SW | Electrical | Relocate Meter in Basement to exterior of building | $2,700 | [E26-000456](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000456/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 100 ft SW | Roofing | Roofing | $5,600 | [B26-000702](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000702/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 100 ft SW | Electrical | Installation of 17 roof mounted solar panels. No battery | $38,600 | [E26-000455](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000455/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/) | 100 ft SW | Solar | Installation of 17 roof mounted solar panels. No battery | $36,550 | [B26-000457](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000457/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 410 ft S | New building | New Duct branches at school renovation | $110,300 | [SM26-000172](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000172/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [79 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-moreland-st/) | 320 ft W | Plumbing | ADU home | Not listed | [P26-000519](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000519/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [20 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-ash-ave/) | 270 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof approx:15 square. | $13,500 | [B26-000941](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000941/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [74 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-moreland-st/) | 440 ft W | Other | Description for the permit: “For sheet metal work that was done without a permit. Prior permit application number is SM20-000045 & SM23-000060. All work is complete and house 2 of the 3 units have been occupied for 2+ years” | $60,000 | [SM26-000033](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000033/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [53 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-moreland-st/) | 650 ft SW | Alteration or repair | replace the first floor front porch, decking, footings, joists and columns | $9,300 | [B26-001282](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001282/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [92 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-moreland-st/) | 340 ft W | Alteration or repair | exterior siding, 1 casement window and step deck replacement | $36,000 | [B26-001228](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001228/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [108 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/108-moreland-st/) | 340 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 875966) | $3,000 | [B26-001193](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001193/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [15 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-ash-ave/) | 300 ft SW | Electrical | Demo / Make-Safe Electrical for Construction | $300 | [E26-001201](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001201/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [92 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/92-moreland-st/) | 340 ft W | Electrical | Installing 2 outside sconces, 1 flood light and 1 outlet B26-001228 | $1,000 | [E26-001202](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001202/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [15 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-ash-ave/) | 300 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Expletory demolition of walls and ceilings to determine condition of structure of bearing and nonbearing walls. Including removal of chimney, siding and other mep's. | $20,000 | [B24-000545](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000545/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [79 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-moreland-st/) | 320 ft W | New building | Construct a new backyard cottage [Now PADU Not BYC] | $370,000 | [B24-002260](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-002260/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [37 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fremont-st/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | 3 gas drier reconnects | Not listed | [G26-000330](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000330/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [45 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-fremont-st/) | 780 ft W | New building | Foundation Permit for 3 units (B25-000192) | $25,000 | [B26-000924](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000924/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [45 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-fremont-st/) | 780 ft W | New building | FOUNDATION PERMIT: Construct at back of driveway a Back Yard Cottage per SZO 3.1.12 & 3.1.8 that has a floor plate of 576 sq. ft. and contains 2 bedrooms & 1 Bathroom. Sewer will be on gravity, All utilities will be underground from Principle Building. Foundation to have 4’ walls with 12” footin | $19,600 | [B25-000366](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000366/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [7 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-meacham-st/) | 470 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [P22-000565](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P22-000565/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [7 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-meacham-st/) | 470 ft SW | Plumbing | Replace boiler | Not listed | [G22-000430](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G22-000430/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 410 ft S | Plumbing | Plumbing piping demo & make safe in conjunction with Building Permit B26-000857 | Not listed | [P26-000381](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000381/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 410 ft S | Plumbing | Gas piping demo & make safe in conjunction with Building Permit B26-000857 | Not listed | [G26-000316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000316/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [125 Jaques St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/125-jaques-st/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Demo and replacement of misc. concrete stairs with railings | $149,460 | [B26-000830](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000830/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [45 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/45-fremont-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Ground Foundation with #4 copper to rebar for new service | $250 | [E26-000881](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000881/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 410 ft S | Electrical | Complete renovations to level 2 of building, including renovations to lighting, power, and fire alarm. | $68,595 | [E26-000909](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000909/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5 Meacham St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-meacham-st/) | 410 ft S | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing space into new work areas, new ceilings, flooring, new ERV system, new sound absorbing panels | $448,000 | [B26-000857](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000857/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [79 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-moreland-st/) | 320 ft W | Electrical | Electrical work for new ADU | $15,000 | [E26-000803](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000803/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [9 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-ash-ave/) | 380 ft SW | Roofing | Strip and re-roof front main house roof area only with asphalt shingles | $6,500 | [B26-000837](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000837/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [42 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-moreland-st/) | 750 ft SW | Electrical | Replace all existing smoke alarms in Units 1 and 2 with new hardwired smoke alarms. Install (1) new dedicated 20A bathroom receptacle circuit in Unit 2 bathroom. Install (1) recessed light over kitchen sink. Install (2) new 2-gang boxes with duplex receptacles: one in office area and one in living r | $1,850 | [E26-000749](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000749/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [32 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/32-fremont-st/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace 9 windows; like for like size; no structural changes | $31,085 | [B26-000537](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000537/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [37 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-fremont-st/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | gas piping close drier main | Not listed | [G26-000212](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000212/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [26 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-fremont-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Install 1/2 bath in basememt | Not listed | [P26-000580](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000580/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [26 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-fremont-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Finish basement using owens corning basement finishing system, 437sf, 2'x2' drop ceiling finish height 7', room to be used as a home office, 1/2 bathroom. | $101,616 | [B26-001076](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001076/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [26 Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/26-fremont-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Finish room in basement for home office, can lights, switches, outlets, baseboard heaters | $3,775 | [E26-001238](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001238/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Kitchen Renovation | Not listed | [P26-000373](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000373/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Cap gas stove | Not listed | [G26-000313](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000313/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [58 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-main-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | 3 family complete renovation and replace existing service | $50,000 | [E25-000315](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000315/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [58 Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/58-main-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Install low voltage fire alarm for this 3 unit residential property. | $8,500 | [E26-000915](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000915/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Gut and remodel kitchen, include new flooring, electrical, plumbing, new doors and windows and siding. | $220,000 | [B26-000703](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000703/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [7 Moreland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-moreland-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Rewire kitchen | $11,000 | [E26-000722](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000722/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [116 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Installing 24v fire alarm panel, communicator, pull station, smoke detectors, notification devices and sprinkler switch tie-in | $3,900 | [E26-000633](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000633/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [116 Heath St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/116-heath-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | wire (3) units & service | $25,000 | [E26-000552](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000552/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Ash Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [37 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/37-ash-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [33 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-ash-ave/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025
- [31 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/31-ash-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [48 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-ash-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [49 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-ash-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026
- [28 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-ash-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [22 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-ash-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [20 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/20-ash-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [15 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-ash-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [9 Ash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-ash-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026

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Source: Somerville Inspectional Services Division permit data (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7), SomerStat, City of Somerville, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-06 23:36 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Contains information from Applications for Permits and Licenses (SomerStat, City of Somerville), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/39-ash-ave/