Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 15 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,835 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,347,500 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $17,167 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181-23 |
| Primary APN | 181-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,835 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,262 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,039 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,009 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,009 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,250 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 15 BLAKE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-1301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 354700 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BLAKE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082896-508 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,167.00 (+9.25%) | $2,703,500 (+1.85%) Land $774,900 Building $1,928,600 | $2,394,000 |
| 2024 | $15,714.00 (+10.65%) | $2,654,400 (+9.53%) Land $807,800 Building $1,846,600 | |
| 2023 | $14,202.00 | $2,423,500 Land $826,000 Building $1,597,500 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1,054 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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