# Building permits at 5 St James Ave, Somerville, MA

44 White St: demolition permitted Jul 9, a new building Jul 27.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Apr 1, 2025: Residential weatherization/air sealing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 96 more permits (88 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. Unit 2 (48340) | $8,000 | [B25-000314](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000314/) |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Electrical | HVAC Ductless Mini Split Wire Up / Service Upgrade | $12,000 | [E23-001862](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E23-001862/) |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. Site I.D #: 5172302 | $1,106 | [B21-001580](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B21-001580/) |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Electrical | install receptacle and new light on porch | $250 | [E20-000571](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E20-000571/) |
| Jun 3, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Remove and Replace 1st floor rear enclosed porch, 4 windows & 2 doors Safety Plan Approved 6/3/20 | $23,500 | [B20-000585](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B20-000585/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [15 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-willow-ave/) | 230 ft SE | Plumbing | New gas piping for furnace work | Not listed | [G26-000323](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000323/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [157 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/157-elm-st/) | 60 ft SW | Electrical | Install 120v Smoke detectors common areas | $950 | [E26-001169](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001169/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [15 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-willow-ave/) | 230 ft SE | Electrical | Upgrade service from 100A to 300A, wire in 2 mini split systems. Refeed existing sub panel | $6,200 | [E25-001878](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001878/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 55 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 600 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork on x1 mini split system | $32,840 | [SM26-000188](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000188/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [34 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/34-willow-ave/) | 260 ft NE | Roofing | Remove all roofing materials and install premium Owens Corning roofing materials. Remove all debris. | $27,300 | [B26-001506](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001506/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [61 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-hancock-st/) | 970 ft E | Plumbing | remodeling 1 full bathroom 2nd floor | Not listed | [P26-000579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000579/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [51 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/51-willow-ave/) | 530 ft NE | Plumbing | Relocate 2 gas stoves | Not listed | [G26-000443](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000443/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 600 ft NW | Electrical | Replacement of one condenser/air handler and two water heaters. | $2,000 | [E26-001307](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001307/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [42 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/42-banks-st/) | 430 ft E | Other | Supply and install 35’ 5" stainless steel liner terminated, Base of chimney (basement) FSB skim coat floor to ceiling, chimney cap | $5,884 | [B26-001443](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001443/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [87 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/87-orchard-st/) | 990 ft NW | Roofing | Re-roof flat roof and re-build adjoining roof deck in kind. | $21,700 | [B26-001432](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001432/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 300 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install single Family House HVAC System: two zone duct ductless mini splint system, and two air handler in the second floor,two zones duct and two air handler in the third floor for heat and air conditioner system... | $31,500 | [SM26-000156](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000156/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [36 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-cherry-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Electrical | Rooftop solar installation 29 panels 13.340kw dc | $35,203 | [E26-001316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001316/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [18 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-charnwood-rd/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | rebuild the same exactly deck as the existing one | $26,000 | [B26-001336](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001336/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [318 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/318-summer-st/) | 460 ft NE | Other | Backyard block wall | $9,137 | [B26-001164](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001164/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [P26-000524](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000524/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [18 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-windom-st/) | 600 ft NW | Plumbing | water heater | Not listed | [G26-000409](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000409/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [44 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-hancock-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Replace bathroom fan with Panasonic bath fan and air cycler smart switch for weatherization work. | $1,200 | [E26-001289](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001289/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 300 ft N | Electrical | Wire a home reno on 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors | $38,500 | [E26-001071](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001071/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 780 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 Mini Split with 4 heads, 2 Condensers. | $40,000 | [SM26-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000132/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 450 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replasement of the windows (13) second floor | $9,980 | [B26-001231](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001231/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [11 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-windom-st/) | 470 ft NW | Roofing | Asphalt shingles replacement on the entire house. In addition to the asphalt roof, al rubber roofs will be replaced as well. Removal and reinstallation of the existing roof deck-Upper rear of home above rubber roof. Rubber Roof Replacement- 4 locations (see diagram in file). Aluminum gutter and down | $27,999 | [B26-001234](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001234/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [331 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/331-summer-st/) | 490 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump | $16,003 | [B26-001146](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001146/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 300 ft N | Plumbing | Renovation of Plumbing Fixtures | Not listed | [P26-000466](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000466/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [331 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/331-summer-st/) | 490 ft NE | Electrical | Replace existing fossil fuel furnace with 3 ton air source heat pump sm26-000125 | $4,000 | [E26-000954](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000954/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [318 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/318-summer-st/) | 460 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Rebuilding back yard decks for 2 units | $47,590 | [B26-000406](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000406/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-banks-st/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000446](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000446/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [48 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-banks-st/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000359](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000359/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [48 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-banks-st/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000400](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000400/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [48 Banks St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/48-banks-st/) | 470 ft E | Plumbing | Water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000328](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000328/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Install 2 3 tons mini Split | $1,800 | [E26-001080](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001080/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 450 ft NW | Electrical | wiring two kitchen in two fmily house | $7,600 | [E26-001051](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001051/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [297 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/297-summer-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 854317) Unit 3 | $4,000 | [B26-000967](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000967/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [297 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/297-summer-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 859709, 865782) ( Unit 1,2 ) | $14,000 | [B26-001024](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001024/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 300 ft N | Alteration or repair | Strip and replace vinyl siding on the 1st and 2nd floor and re-side with double 4 clapboard style vinyl siding | $44,590 | [B26-001085](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001085/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [15 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/15-elston-st/) | 300 ft N | Electrical | Siding is being replaced. Disconnect and reconnect outside lights and service | $1,500 | [E26-001070](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001070/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | 3rd floor bathroom addition | $3,000 | [E26-001032](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001032/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [298 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/298-summer-st/) | 720 ft E | Electrical | 400A Multi-family Service Upgrade- Provide and install the following: • Milbank U5882-X-BL 2-position meter socket enclosure including (2) 200A main breakers per dwelling (no common). • Complete load calculation for building dept. per Haverhill and utility requirements. • 600kcmil aluminum fee | $16,000 | [E26-000895](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000895/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [21 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-windom-st/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. We need space for our 24' box truck. | $4,582 | [B24-000037](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B24-000037/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 450 ft NW | Plumbing | renovation bathroom and kitchen | Not listed | [P26-000407](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000407/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [10 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-burnside-ave/) | 600 ft SE | Roofing | roof replacement | $30,000 | [B26-000927](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000927/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 890 ft NE | Plumbing | Add plumbing for third floor bath. | Not listed | [P26-000389](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000389/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7 Windom St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-windom-st/) | 450 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen & bathroom renovation (1 st floor). Kitchen renovation( 2 nd floor) | $78,400 | [B26-000851](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000851/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [22 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-charnwood-rd/) | 760 ft NE | Plumbing | finish plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000385](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000385/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-charnwood-rd/) | 600 ft NE | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel: moving sink, dishwasher, refrigerator (icemaker line) and stove (separate gas permit to be filed). Re-roughing as needed. | Not listed | [P26-000386](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000386/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [9 Charnwood Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-charnwood-rd/) | 600 ft NE | Plumbing | Kitchen remodel: Disconnect, move and reconnect 1 gas stove. Re-rough as necessary. | Not listed | [G26-000319](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000319/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [29a Windsor Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/29a-windsor-rd/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Install one 20 amp disconnect and replace the existing 100 amp electrical panel. | $1,600 | [E26-000882](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000882/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [47 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/47-burnside-ave/) | 700 ft E | Electrical | Service Upgrade from 100 to 400 amp service with adding of public. No additional loads to home, service is for future preparation. First floor 200, second floor 200 and public 60. | $10,000 | [E26-000729](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000729/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [19 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-burnside-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Plumbing | repair gas leak near meter | Not listed | [G26-000310](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000310/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 700 ft N | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [P26-000333](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000333/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [28 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/28-hawthorne-st/) | 700 ft N | Plumbing | Tankless hit water heater replacement | Not listed | [G26-000285](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000285/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [40 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/40-willow-ave/) | 330 ft NE | Plumbing | replacement of natural gas water heater | Not listed | [G26-000278](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000278/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [35 Hawthorne St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-hawthorne-st/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | Basement gas furnace | Not listed | [G26-000275](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000275/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [299 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/299-summer-st/) | 760 ft E | Electrical | Rear Decks. add 1 outlet on each deck per code | $720 | [E26-000806](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000806/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [354 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/354-highland-ave/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Add a 3rd floor bathroom with a Dormer | $97,792 | [B26-000671](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000671/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [36 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-cherry-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Alteration or repair | Epdm membrane replacement - back roof // tapered insulation 1/8" slope // post pitch pocket flashing | $7,937 | [B26-000693](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000693/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [11 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-burnside-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Insulation work as part of the MASS Save program. Doing Unit 2 only | $7,000 | [B26-000650](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000650/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [360 Summer St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/360-summer-st/) | 710 ft NW | Electrical | Install, terminate, test, and label 22 plenum rated category 6 cable locations and clean up existiing cabling WORK @ 362 SUMMER ST | $6,000 | [E26-000650](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000650/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [16 Elston St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/16-elston-st/) | 370 ft NW | Plumbing | Installing furnace | Not listed | [G26-000229](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000229/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 38 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Lesley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lesley-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Tankless water heater installation | Not listed | [P26-000584](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000584/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [12 Lesley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-lesley-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Tankless water heater installation | Not listed | [G26-000457](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000457/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [96 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-willow-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | We replaced the main sewer line in the basement | Not listed | [P26-000572](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000572/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [9 Fairlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-fairlee-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Wire a gas fed Trane furnace. | $800 | [E26-001441](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001441/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Construction of a Demising Hallway 2nd Fl | $190,750 | [B26-001463](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001463/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [328 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/328-highland-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Installation and wiring of replacement dual-fuel system into existing ductwork consisting of one condenser, one gas furnace, and one heat pump coil (plumbing to be subcontracted). | $4,357 | [E26-001339](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001339/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [53 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/53-cherry-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Expletory demolition of walls, ceilings, windows, chimney removal, debris and siding removal to determine condition of structure of bearing and non bearing walls. | $25,000 | [B26-001483](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001483/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [22 Cutter Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-cutter-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove the existing deck and reconstruct deck in the same location. | $42,300 | [B26-001248](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001248/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | Not listed | [P26-000540](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000540/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000423](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000423/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [383 Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/383-highland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Decking board replacement, Replacement 2 front doors 1 basement basement door 1 back door | $10,892 | [B26-001309](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001309/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [212 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/212-elm-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Front door replacement / Glass panel installation | $23,932 | [B26-000892](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000892/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [6 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-henry-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Roofing | strip and reroof 18 squares asphalt shingles and remove and replace 2 skylights. no structural changes. | $20,962 | [B26-001230](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001230/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [96 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/96-willow-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replacing 13 existing support columns with new support columns to stabilize the floor system above utilizing existing footings if applicable. | $45,860 | [B26-001081](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001081/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-ashland-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 38 double hung windows | $62,476 | [B26-000901](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000901/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Foundation Only (for 3 units) PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000617 | $68,814 | [B26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000698/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [57 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-cherry-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | A gut rehab of an existing 2-unit residential house to a 3-unit residential house. Unit-1 will consist of 3 bedrooms with 2 of the bedrooms in basement and one bedroom on the 1st floor. Unit-2 will consist of 2 bedrroms and Unit-3 will consist of 2 bedrooms. | $625,000 | [B26-000554](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000554/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Second floor bathroom complete wiring. | $2,500 | [E26-001011](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001011/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3 Fairlee St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-fairlee-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of new central heating and cooling system with gas furnace and AC. | $25,000 | [SM26-000103](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000103/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Demolition | Raze single family Building DEMO ON OR AFTER JULY 21, 2026 | $35,000 | [D26-000027](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/D26-000027/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [57 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/57-cherry-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Wiring 3 family | $25,000 | [E26-000866](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000866/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Replace roof top unit | $2,000 | [E24-001579](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E24-001579/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Bath remodel | Not listed | [P26-000390](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000390/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [102 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/102-hancock-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Change 2 family service from 100 amps to a 200 amp service (100 per unit) and add a 100 amp meter and panel for public area | $8,000 | [E26-000942](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000942/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Correct violation file #: 25-027672: kitchen renovation, 2 bathrooms renovation, laundry room. “ The previous owner applied for a permit with a different contractor, but never obtained the permit or had the work inspected. The new owner purchased the property and intends to apply for permits in go | Not listed | [P26-000354](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000354/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [236 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/236-elm-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Remove existing aluminum sign faces from non-illuminated wall cabinet and blade sign. Install new, same materials, new logo and colors. Buffalo exhange | Not listed | [B26-000816](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000816/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Correct violation file #: 25-027672: kitchen renovation, 2 bathrooms renovation, laundry room, installation of flooring over the existing floor in 3 rooms, following electrical and plumbing work. “ The previous owner applied for a permit with a different contractor, but never obtained the permit o | $30,000 | [B26-000706](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000706/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [79 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/79-hancock-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT SEE ATTACHED LETTER - JS 8/14/26 Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 855873) ( Unit 79) | $2,000 | [B26-000810](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000810/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3 Cottage Cir](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/3-cottage-cir/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | remodel existing 2nd floor bathroom same layout to remain | $49,480 | [B26-000459](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000459/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi W | New building | build a foundation only in preparation for garage (see permit application B26-000662) | $47,268 | [B26-000743](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000743/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Addition | Rebuild garage in altered footprin -FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B26-000743 | $179,413 | [B26-000662](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000662/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [103 Willow Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/103-willow-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | full kitchen, 2 bathroom, 1 laundry | $3,000 | [E26-000783](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000783/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [14 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-white-st-pl/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | install 100 amp overhead temp setvice | $1,500 | [E26-000807](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000807/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [88 Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/88-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Wiring a new garage will be installed Lights and plugs and sconce lights | $6,000 | [E26-000762](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000762/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Ufer grounding for new construction 3 family dwelling | $200 | [E26-000785](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000785/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [19 Cottage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-cottage-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | siding permit WORK @ 17 & 19 COTTAGE | $850 | [E26-000263](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000263/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [11 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-henry-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Mass Save Insulation & Air Sealing. No Structural Changes. | $8,777 | [B26-000631](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000631/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5-7 Henry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5--7-henry-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | install new storm door and hardware. Provide minor adjustments to main entry door to allow for better closing. | $1,762 | [B25-001774](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001774/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [19 St James Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-st-james-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025
- [50 St James Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/50-st-james-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025

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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 2026-10-08 17:53 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 5 permits at this address and 96 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/5-st-james-ave/