Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 172 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 13,680 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,376 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $35,886 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-65 |
| Primary APN | 33-65 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 15 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 13,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 18,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 4,520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,376 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 172 THORNDIKE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 352300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 267 N BEACON ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-1968 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,886.00 (+6.67%) | $5,651,400 (-0.55%) Land $2,252,600 Building $3,398,800 |
| 2024 | $33,642.00 (+2.01%) | $5,682,700 (+0.97%) Land $2,371,800 Building $3,310,900 |
| 2023 | $32,979.00 | $5,627,900 Land $2,434,200 Building $3,193,700 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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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