Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 163 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1848 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $518,100 (Jul 2004) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CAMB M:00194 L:00011 |
| Primary APN | CAMB M:00194 L:00011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,043 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,111 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1848 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1848 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,750 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 163 SHERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-3206 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 354902 |
163 Sherman St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 163 SHERMAN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-3206 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004199198 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43392 / 595 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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) |
FEMA maps place 163 Sherman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 163 Sherman St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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