Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,117 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,649 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,718 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-67 |
| Primary APN | 230-67 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,117 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,746 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,094 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,649 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 196 APPLETON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-1346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 354400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 APPLETON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 1973 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201123 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58148 / 582 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $10,718.00 (+6.59%) | $1,687,800 (-0.62%) Land $963,900 Building $723,900 | $3,424,655 (+18.61%) |
| 2024 | $10,055.00 (+5.16%) | $1,698,400 (+4.09%) Land $1,005,500 Building $692,900 | $2,887,240 |
| 2023 | $9,562.00 | $1,631,700 Land $1,024,400 Building $607,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures