Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 18 Cushing St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,200 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 6.81 acres (296,838 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 255-100 |
| Primary APN | 255-100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 4,200 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 296,838 sqft (6.81 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 18 CUSHING ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-4516 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 354300 |
18 Cushing St, a public works property, is held in a trust since July 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 CUSHING ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4516 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000107206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 18 CUSHING ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4516 |
| Document Number | 0000107206 |
| Book / Page | 86053 / 120 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026107206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 18 CUSHING ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4516 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,273,700 (-2.74%) Land $15,316,800 Building $36,956,900 |
| 2025 | $53,744,300 (-1.86%) Land $18,635,500 Building $35,108,800 |
| 2024 | $54,765,400 Land $19,656,600 Building $35,108,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18 Cushing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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.
The area around 18 Cushing 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 |
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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 1,030 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Starry.
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