Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 15 Salem St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 1841 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $83,500 (Jul 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $9,587 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 93-9 |
| Primary APN | 93-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,332 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 510 sqft |
| Basement Area | 510 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1841 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1841 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,647 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 15 SALEM ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-4025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 353200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 SALEM ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 33062 / 519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 15 SALEM ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079580-220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79580/220 |
| Instrument | 12751 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
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 | $9,587.00 (+4.83%) | $1,509,700 (-2.27%) Land $892,900 Building $616,800 | $1,876,632 |
| 2024 | $9,145.00 (+6.75%) | $1,544,800 (+5.66%) Land $951,200 Building $593,600 | |
| 2023 | $8,567.00 | $1,462,000 Land $941,600 Building $520,400 |
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 |
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 910 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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