Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 17 Bates St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,041 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,871 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $33,176 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 209-70 |
| Primary APN | 209-70 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,041 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,616 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,653 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,653 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,053 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 12,871 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-3611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 354500 |
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 | 50 CONGRESS ST, BOSTON, MA 02109-4002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 BATES ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-3611 |
| Document Number | 0001902805 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1902805 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 CONGRESS ST # ROOM8, ROOM8, BOSTON, MA 02109-4002 |
| Document Number | 0001902807 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1902807 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
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 | $33,176.00 (+8.35%) | $5,224,600 (+1.02%) Land $2,017,000 Building $3,207,600 | $4,148,460 (-) |
| 2024 | $30,619.00 | $5,172,100 Land $2,102,100 Building $3,070,000 | $4,148,460 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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