Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 159 Pemberton St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,374 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,239 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jul 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $7,415 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 195-101 |
| Primary APN | 195-101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,374 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,038 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,007 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,007 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,239 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 PEMBERTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 354800 |
159 Pemberton St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1993.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 PEMBERTON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 159 PEMBERTON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1948 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079333-329 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79333/329 |
| Instrument | 268193 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Pemberton St was $7,415, up 7.5% 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 | $7,415.00 (+7.53%) | $1,167,700 (+0.25%) Land $483,200 Building $684,500 | $1,353,792 |
| 2024 | $6,896.00 (+7.6%) | $1,164,800 (+6.5%) Land $506,000 Building $658,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,409.00 | $1,093,700 Land $516,100 Building $577,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Pemberton St 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 | 1 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 159 Pemberton St 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 866 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry, Verizon.
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