Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 156 5th St, Cambridge, MA 02141
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.041 acres (1,786 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,186 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-96 |
| Primary APN | 26-96 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,786 sqft (0.041 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 156 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02141-2034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 352300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 5TH ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-2034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200769547 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49304 / 349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 156 5TH ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-2034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75820-336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75820/336 |
| Instrument | 180471 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
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 | $7,186.00 (+4.68%) | $1,131,700 (-2.41%) Land $597,200 Building $534,500 | $1,563,130 (-21.15%) |
| 2024 | $6,865.00 (+10.35%) | $1,159,700 (+9.24%) Land $647,700 Building $512,000 | $1,982,365 |
| 2023 | $6,221.00 | $1,061,600 Land $618,400 Building $443,200 |
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 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry, Verizon.
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