Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 171 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,564 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,603 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,869 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Refinance Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34-72 |
| Primary APN | 34-72 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,564 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,436 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,603 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 171 THORNDIKE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02141-1529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 352200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 SUTTON ST, 2J, NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845-1620 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 64508 / 502 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 171 THORNDIKE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75966-121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75966/121 |
| Instrument | 194407 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 171 THORNDIKE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75969-320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75969/320 |
| Instrument | 194713 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $12,869.00 (+7.68%) | $2,026,600 (+0.39%) Land $806,400 Building $1,220,200 |
| 2024 | $11,951.00 (+1.06%) | $2,018,800 (+0.03%) Land $824,400 Building $1,194,400 |
| 2023 | $11,826.00 | $2,018,100 Land $824,400 Building $1,193,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry, Verizon.
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