Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 1570 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,713 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (1,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $14,061 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 172-104 |
| Primary APN | 172-104 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,713 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,126 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 1,998 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1570 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 104 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 354000 |
1570 Massachusetts Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1570 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002881 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000121731 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1570 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2904 |
| Document Number | 0000121731 |
| Book / Page | 86177 / 62 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026121731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1570 Massachusetts Ave was $14,061, up 1% from the year before.
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 | $14,061.00 (+9.98%) | $2,214,300 (+2.53%) Land $1,161,600 Building $1,052,700 | $1,964,885 (+1.42%) |
| 2024 | $12,785.00 (+0.41%) | $2,159,700 (-0.6%) Land $1,255,100 Building $904,600 | $1,937,335 |
| 2023 | $12,733.00 | $2,172,800 Land $1,279,000 Building $893,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1570 Massachusetts Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 1570 Massachusetts Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 782 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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