# Building permits at 809 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA

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

Eight permits on record here. The newest, May 27, 2025: Wiring to a kitchen, a bathroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 46 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 430 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | Electrical | Wiring to a kitchen, a bathroom, two bedrooms, a laundry room, lighting and smoke/co detectors to Unit 2 | $9,500 | [E25-000397](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000397/) |
| May 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Renovate the Kitchen. Change the living room to a bedroom. | $28,000 | [B25-000502](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-000502/) |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Plumbing | replace range | Not listed | [G25-000174](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G25-000174/) |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Plumbing | Replace bathroom fixtures kitchen sink | Not listed | [P25-000251](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P25-000251/) |
| Oct 14, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Remove loose gravel from roof and install new fully adhered.060 EPDM rubber roof system, approximately 14 squares. | $10,900 | [B14-001021](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B14-001021/) |
| Sep 9, 2014 | Alteration or repair | remodel third floor bathroom | $19,245 | [B14-000737](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B14-000737/) |
| Sep 3, 2014 | Plumbing | Replace plumbing fixtures | Not listed | [P14-000300](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P14-000300/) |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Electrical | Remodel/wire a bathroom. Install a plug, vanity light, fan/light, and install 2 new lights in halls. | $1,500 | [E14-000842](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E14-000842/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [6 Acadia Pk](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/6-acadia-pk/) | 85 ft E | Electrical | Remove service to allow new siding to be installed behind it. New service drop to house needed | $2,000 | [E26-001341](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001341/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [22 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/22-white-st-pl/) | 210 ft NE | Roofing | Emergency roof repair/replacement | $25,100 | [B26-001380](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001380/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 900 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Hot Water Heater and Existing Cross Connection Device. | Not listed | [P26-000539](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000539/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 900 ft E | Plumbing | Replacement of Existing Boiler and Existing Hot Water Heater. | Not listed | [G26-000421](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000421/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [59 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/59-elm-st/) | 640 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of replacement furnace | $9,685 | [SM26-000025](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000025/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Install 19 110v smokes throughout 3 units | $2,000 | [E26-001366](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001366/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 480 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 HVAC systems Heat Pump. 1 located in the basement with 2 zones, and 1 located in the attic | $14,000 | [SM26-000170](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000170/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | rough plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000515](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000515/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | rough plumbing | Not listed | [P26-000514](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000514/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 500 ft E | Plumbing | Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000402](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000402/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 480 ft E | Plumbing | Two Fireplaces, 1 Stove, 1 Water Heater | Not listed | [G26-000401](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000401/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [61 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/61-elm-st/) | 630 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | (Homeowner Permit) Repair front masonry stairs and landing, install stone veneer on stairs, front foundation, and front retaining wall, and repave existing asphalt driveway. | $46,000 | [B26-001311](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001311/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [21 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/21-cedar-st/) | 900 ft E | Electrical | Wiring replacement for a gas boiler. | $500 | [E26-001239](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001239/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 970 ft N | Other | Install 2 Mini Split with 4 heads, 2 Condensers. | $40,000 | [SM26-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/SM26-000132/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [9 Adelaide Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-adelaide-rd/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | Install A/C condenser 40 amp | $1,800 | [E25-000132](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-000132/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [18 Hancock St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/18-hancock-st/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Install 2 3 tons mini Split | $1,800 | [E26-001080](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001080/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Complete wiring of 2 family dwelling | $30,000 | [E26-000696](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000696/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 430 ft N | New building | Foundation Only (for 3 units) PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT B26-000617 | $68,814 | [B26-000698](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000698/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 430 ft N | 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 | [10 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-burnside-ave/) | 970 ft N | Roofing | roof replacement | $30,000 | [B26-000927](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000927/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [49 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/49-elm-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Install 2 Ton Custom Comfort Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level on the Right Side of the House and Matching Coil in Second Floor Utility Closet | $14,634 | [B25-001126](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001126/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [9 Gilson Terr](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-gilson-terr/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing | replacement of a dishwasher | Not listed | [P26-000348](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000348/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [75 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/75-elm-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | City of Somerville - JFK Schoolyard Site Lighting | $35,000 | [E26-000867](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000867/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out of a commercial bakery space. Scope includes general construction, electrical and plumbing modifications, installation of electric bakery equipment, and interior finishes. No commercial cooking hood or grease-laden vapor producing equipment is included. All food products will be p | $162,117 | [B26-000555](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000555/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [35 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-elm-st/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. ( 853166, 853165) ( Unit 1 and Unit 2) | $5,000 | [B26-000808](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000808/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/) | 920 ft SE | Electrical | Service upgrade from 100 amp to 400 amp (underground) | $10,000 | [E25-001946](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E25-001946/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [14 White St Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-white-st-pl/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | install 100 amp overhead temp setvice | $1,500 | [E26-000807](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000807/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [44 White St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/44-white-st/) | 430 ft N | Electrical | Ufer grounding for new construction 3 family dwelling | $200 | [E26-000785](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000785/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [14 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/14-mossland-st/) | 500 ft E | Electrical | Complete wiring of dwelling | $30,000 | [E26-000703](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000703/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [11 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/11-burnside-ave/) | 950 ft N | 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 13, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 590 ft E | Electrical | Demolition and safe removal of existing wiring ● Temporary power and lighting during construction ● Installation of LED panels, lighting fixtures, and track lighting ● Installation of outlets and receptacles throughout dining and kitchen areas ● Installation of circuits and connections for a | $16,000 | [E26-000673](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000673/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [54 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/54-elm-st/) | 590 ft E | Plumbing | Plumbing rough and finish for: a prep sink, 3-hand sink, a 3-compartment sink, 5-floors drains, 1 water heater, a dishwasher, a mop sink | Not listed | [P26-000287](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000287/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [74 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/74-elm-st/) | 460 ft E | Other | INSULATE ALUMINUM WALLS 6" CELLULOSE Withdrawn per applicant see attached email - JS 5/27/26 | $10,241 | [B26-000601](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000601/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [12 Mossland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-mossland-st/) | 480 ft E | Electrical | Ground wire for foundation | $500 | [E26-000615](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000615/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [10 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/10-porter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Zen Contracting, LLC shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, and disposal necessary to perform the roofing replacement work described in this Agreement. The contracted roofing work consists of approximately: • 12 squares of rubber roofing • 3 squares of asphalt shing | $19,400 | [B26-001549](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001549/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [12 Porter St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/12-porter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | New roof | $18,650 | [B26-001492](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001492/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [9 Carver St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/9-carver-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | (homeowner's permit) - remove existing flooring and replace with3/4 tongue and groove plywood | $4,000 | [B26-001428](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-001428/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [36 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-cherry-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Rooftop solar installation 29 panels 13.340kw dc | $35,203 | [E26-001316](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-001316/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [23 Elm St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/23-elm-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Replace the existing water heater | Not listed | [P26-000450](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/P26-000450/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [7 Ashland St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/7-ashland-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | I.E Install 38 double hung windows | $62,476 | [B26-000901](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000901/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [35 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-cedar-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | New Construction 3 Unit Semi-Detached House FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT B25-001623 | $621,000 | [B25-001528](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B25-001528/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [19 Burnside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/19-burnside-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Plumbing | repair gas leak near meter | Not listed | [G26-000310](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/G26-000310/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [36 Cherry St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/36-cherry-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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 19, 2026 | [35 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/35-cedar-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Ufer ground | $1,000 | [E26-000676](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000676/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [33 Cedar St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/33-cedar-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Ufer Ground | $1,000 | [E26-000675](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/E26-000675/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [349 Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/349-beacon-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | strip and re-roof asphalt shingles, repair damaged boards, ice and watershield, synthetic underlayment, flashing, ridge vent, asphalt shingles | $13,650 | [B26-000578](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/permit/B26-000578/) |

## More on this street

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

- [737 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/737-somerville-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [711 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/711-somerville-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [669 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/669-somerville-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025
- [660 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/660-somerville-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2024
- [657 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/657-somerville-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [642 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/642-somerville-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [593 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/593-somerville-ave/): newest permit Mar 17, 2025
- [588 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/588-somerville-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [570 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/570-somerville-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [569 Somerville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/569-somerville-ave/): newest permit Feb 17, 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 2026-10-07 10:00 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 8 permits at this address and 46 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/somerville/address/809-somerville-ave/