Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 173 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,813 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,610 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,905,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $13,202 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-130 |
| Primary APN | 230-130 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,813 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,223 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 990 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 990 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,610 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 173 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-1330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMBRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 354400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · APN 230-130
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 08, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018112740 |
| Deed Book / Page | 71377 / 358 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 173 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1330 |
| Document Number | 71377-358 |
| Book / Page | 071377 / 000358 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 112740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,686.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 APPLETON ST CAMBRIDGE MA 021381330, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1330 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,202.00 (+7.91%) | $2,079,100 (+0.61%) Land $886,500 Building $1,192,600 | $2,641,570 (+3.95%) |
| 2024 | $12,234.00 (+8.2%) | $2,066,500 (+7.1%) Land $924,700 Building $1,141,800 | $2,541,155 |
| 2023 | $11,307.00 | $1,929,500 Land $942,100 Building $987,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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