Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 1 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 7 ba · 6,134 sqft · built 1857 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,643 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,850,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $50,542 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 216-24 |
| Primary APN | 216-24 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,134 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,852 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,475 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,091 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,091 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1857 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1857 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,643 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1 BERKELEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-3409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 354100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Berkeley Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1986 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 86001265 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 BERKELEY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 68502 / 122 |
| Transfer Doc | 068502-122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1 BERKELEY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3409 |
| Document Number | 081807-208 |
| Book / Page | 81807 / 208 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 81729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1 BERKELEY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3409 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,542.00 (+11.72%) | $7,959,300 (+4.15%) Land $2,609,300 Building $5,350,000 | $7,140,485 (+3.75%) |
| 2024 | $45,240.00 (+11.12%) | $7,641,900 (+1%) Land $2,588,400 Building $5,053,500 | $6,882,370 |
| 2023 | $40,711.00 | $6,947,200 Land $2,577,900 Building $4,369,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 118,214 people · EPA ID MA3049000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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