Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 16 Upton St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,639 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 104-56 |
| Primary APN | 104-56 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 679 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1871 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,639 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16 UPTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-3809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 353300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 UPTON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082777-261 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16 UPTON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3809 |
| Document Number | 082777-261 |
| Book / Page | 82777 / 261 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 50550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 UPTON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3809 |
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 | $6,934.00 (+2.3%) | $1,091,900 (-4.64%) Land $650,100 Building $441,800 | $1,500,905 (+7.06%) |
| 2024 | $6,778.00 (+8.66%) | $1,145,000 (+7.56%) Land $714,200 Building $430,800 | $1,401,915 |
| 2023 | $6,238.00 | $1,064,500 Land $690,000 Building $374,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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 910 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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