Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 159 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,969 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,076 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,300,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $17,003 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 201.5-19-15 |
| Primary APN | 201.5-19-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,969 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,508 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,969 sqft |
| Basement Area | 539 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 539 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,076 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Street Address | 159 UPLAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-3642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | AVON HILL CONDO |
| Legal Lot Number | 1900159 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 354700 |
159 Upland Rd, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 UPLAND RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-3642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 72382 / 393 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 159 UPLAND RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-3642 |
| Document Number | 72382-393 |
| Book / Page | 072382 / 000393 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,488.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 UPLAND RD CAMBRIDGE MA 021403642, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-3642 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Upland Rd was $17,003, up 9.9% 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 | $17,003.00 (+9.88%) | $2,677,700 (+2.44%) Building $2,677,700 | $2,729,825 (+4.15%) |
| 2024 | $15,474.00 (+9.05%) | $2,613,900 (+7.95%) Building $2,613,900 | $2,620,955 |
| 2023 | $14,190.00 | $2,421,500 Building $2,421,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Upland Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · river or lake 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.
The area around 159 Upland Rd 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 |
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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 1,054 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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