Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 174 Columbia St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 5,600 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $14,811 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-120 |
| Primary APN | 76-120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,939 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,340 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 174 COLUMBIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-1952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPH SELWYN |
| Legal Lot Number | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 352500 |
174 Columbia St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 842 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201123 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58135 / 453 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 174 Columbia St was $14,811, up 6.7% 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 | $14,811.00 (+6.68%) | $2,332,400 (-0.55%) Land $896,000 Building $1,436,400 |
| 2024 | $13,884.00 (+2.01%) | $2,345,300 (+0.98%) Land $916,000 Building $1,429,300 |
| 2023 | $13,610.00 | $2,322,600 Land $916,000 Building $1,406,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 174 Columbia 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 | 1 in force |
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 174 Columbia 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 1,159 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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