Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 11 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,278 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,092,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $24,407 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 174-41 |
| Primary APN | 174-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,278 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,010 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,372 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,234 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 11 SHEPARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-1711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | J PORTER |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 354000 |
11 Shepard St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010117348 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55000 / 431 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11 Shepard St was $24,407, up 8.4% from the year before.
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 | $24,407.00 (+8.39%) | $3,843,600 (+1.05%) Land $1,464,300 Building $2,379,300 | $3,551,005 (+8.69%) |
| 2024 | $22,518.00 (+7.56%) | $3,803,700 (+6.47%) Land $1,526,100 Building $2,277,600 | $3,266,955 |
| 2023 | $20,935.00 | $3,572,600 Land $1,556,900 Building $2,015,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11 Shepard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 11 Shepard St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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