Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 188 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,268 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,627 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $12,147 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 93-90 |
| Primary APN | 93-90 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,268 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,627 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 188 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-4893 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 353101 |
188 Franklin St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 GRANITE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4738 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Franklin St was $12,147, up 6.4% 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 | $12,147.00 (+6.44%) | $1,912,900 (-0.77%) Land $1,083,200 Building $829,700 |
| 2024 | $11,412.00 (+14.97%) | $1,927,700 (+13.81%) Land $1,128,400 Building $799,300 |
| 2023 | $9,926.00 | $1,693,800 Land $1,117,200 Building $576,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 188 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 188 Franklin 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 910 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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