Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 118 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,354 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,044 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Mar 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $16,236 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-26 |
| Primary APN | 231-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,354 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,172 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,143 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,044 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 118 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | ENOS J COMEAU |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 354200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 26141 / 140 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 118 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77646-129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77646/129 |
| Instrument | 97452 |
| Name | NORTH CAMBRIDGE COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $16,236.00 (+8.21%) | $2,556,900 (+0.88%) Land $914,000 Building $1,642,900 | $2,658,608 |
| 2024 | $15,004.00 (+8.32%) | $2,534,500 (+7.23%) Land $953,400 Building $1,581,100 | |
| 2023 | $13,851.00 | $2,363,600 Land $971,300 Building $1,392,300 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 |
|---|
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 797 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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