Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 128 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,961 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,979 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,204 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer May 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-18 |
| Primary APN | 231-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,961 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,273 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,517 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,386 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,979 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 128 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-3364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 354200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · APN 231-18
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 130 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3364 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAMBRIDGE TR |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 1971 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201868031 |
| Deed Book / Page | 71011 / 485 |
| Transfer Doc | 71011-485 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 128 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3364 |
| Document Number | 71011-485 |
| Book / Page | 071011 / 000485 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 68031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 635 MASSACHUSETTS AVE ARLINGTON MA 024765002, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-5002 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 128 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3364 |
| Document Number | 69339-384 |
| Book / Page | 069339 / 000384 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69339-384 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069339/000384 |
| Instrument | 78411 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE TR |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,204.00 (+7.51%) | $2,079,400 (+0.23%) Land $911,000 Building $1,168,400 |
| 2024 | $12,282.00 (+7.29%) | $2,074,600 (+6.19%) Land $950,300 Building $1,124,300 |
| 2023 | $11,448.00 | $1,953,600 Land $968,100 Building $985,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry.
Based on FCC filings for 797 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 118,214 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures