Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 170 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,383 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,847 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Aug 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-60 |
| Primary APN | 230-60 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,383 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,724 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,059 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,059 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,059 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,059 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,375 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 170 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-1331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 354400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, APN 230-60, as of April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 375 ACORN PARK DR, 3404, BELMONT, MA 02478-1444 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 05, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WALPOLE COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance THIRD FEDERAL SAVING & LOAN ASSOC |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 04, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 083466-238 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 170 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 081614-105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 05, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81614/105 |
| Instrument | 58993 |
| Name | WALPOLE COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 170 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 03, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78502-570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78502/570 |
| Instrument | 185748 |
| Name | THIRD FEDERAL SAVING & LOAN ASSOC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 170 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73669-219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73669/219 |
| Instrument | 180572 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll as of April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,847.00 (+18.7%) | $1,865,700 (+10.66%) Land $1,183,300 Building $682,400 |
| 2024 | $9,981.00 (+3.01%) | $1,685,900 (+1.97%) Land $1,234,400 Building $451,500 |
| 2023 | $9,689.00 | $1,653,400 Land $1,257,500 Building $395,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173544002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3049000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 118,214 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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