Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 1197 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,412 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 82-12 |
| Primary APN | 82-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,412 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 868 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,580 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1197 CAMBRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-1317 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | BA |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 352700 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 CHESTER ST, 2, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1415 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 66819 / 142 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,361,200 (-1.18%) Land $782,200 Building $579,000 | $1,504,705 (+14.1%) |
| 2024 | $1,377,500 (+2.98%) Land $850,500 Building $527,000 | $1,318,790 |
| 2023 | $1,337,600 Land $864,800 Building $472,800 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 1,159 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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