Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 17 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 64,440 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.496 acres (21,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $212,351 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-71 |
| Primary APN | 153-71 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 66 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 64,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 12,888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 12,888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 21,620 sqft (0.496 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 353600 |
17 Forest St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 241 A ST, BOSTON, MA 02210-1300 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 68145 / 108 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Forest St was $212,351, up 3.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,351.00 (+3.54%) | $33,441,100 (-3.47%) Land $13,563,300 Building $19,877,800 |
| 2024 | $205,092.00 (+14.37%) | $34,644,000 (+13.21%) Land $14,280,600 Building $20,363,400 |
| 2023 | $179,318.00 | $30,600,400 Land $14,656,400 Building $15,944,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Forest 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 | 11 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
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 17 Forest 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 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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