Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 159 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 7,888 sqft · built 1700 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,012 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 238-10 |
| Primary APN | 238-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,888 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 10,980 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1700 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1700 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,012 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 BRATTLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-3303 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 354200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Hooper-Lee Nichols House listed 1979 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 79000355 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 BRATTLE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3303 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 BRATTLE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3303 |
| Document Number | 081343-372 |
| Book / Page | 81343 / 372 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 27368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 BRATTLE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3303 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,379,600 (+3.94%) Land $1,696,200 Building $5,683,400 |
| 2024 | $7,099,600 Land $1,789,100 Building $5,310,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 |
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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 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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