Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 18 Gray Gardens E, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,422 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,565 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,625,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $38,832 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 207-28 |
| Primary APN | 207-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,422 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,490 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,606 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 904 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 16,565 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 GRAY GDNS E |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 354500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gray Gardens East and West Historic District listed 1986 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 86001283 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
18 Gray Gardens E is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 GRAY GDNS E, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041357634 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1293 / 135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Gray Gardens E was $38,832, up 8.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,832.00 (+8.52%) | $6,115,200 (+1.17%) Land $2,746,500 Building $3,368,700 | $4,686,213 |
| 2024 | $35,782.00 | $6,044,200 Land $2,862,400 Building $3,181,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Gray Gardens E 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.
Wildfire risk around 18 Gray Gardens E is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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