Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 198 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02141
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,935 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,863 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-88 |
| Primary APN | 17-88 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,935 sqft (0.044 acres) |
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| Street Address | 198 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02141-2140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 352300 |
198 3rd St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 DAVIS ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-5029 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005246307 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46425 / 532 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 3rd St was $3,863, down 0.8% 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 | $3,863.00 (-0.85%) | $608,300 (-7.57%) Land $608,300 |
| 2024 | $3,896.00 (+5.81%) | $658,100 (+4.74%) Land $658,100 |
| 2023 | $3,682.00 | $628,300 Land $628,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 198 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · 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 198 3rd 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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry, Verizon.
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