Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 159 5th St, Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 02141
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 516 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.026 acres (1,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,122 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-159-2 |
| Primary APN | 26-159-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 516 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 640 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 516 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 159 5TH ST, 2 |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02141-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 352300 |
159 5th St, Apt 2 is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 5TH ST, 2, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-2029 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201986438 |
| Deed Book / Page | 72806 / 522 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 5th St, Apt 2 was $3,122, up 14.6% 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 | $3,122.00 (+14.57%) | $491,600 (+6.8%) Building $491,600 | $794,200 (+12.18%) |
| 2024 | $2,725.00 (-3.71%) | $460,300 (-4.7%) Building $460,300 | $707,940 |
| 2023 | $2,830.00 | $483,000 Building $483,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 5th St, Apt 2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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.
The area around 159 5th St, Apt 2 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 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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