Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 198 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 4,058 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,662 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,700,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $32,389 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 246-27 |
| Primary APN | 246-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,058 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,686 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,913 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,913 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,339 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,662 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 198 BRATTLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-3347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 354200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 BRATTLE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3347 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202477246 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83006 / 225 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 198 BRATTLE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3347 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081362-215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81362/215 |
| Instrument | 29578 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.55% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2028 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
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 | $32,389.00 (+9.7%) | $5,100,700 (+2.27%) Land $3,013,200 Building $2,087,500 | $7,471,845 (+4.59%) |
| 2024 | $29,525.00 (+7.41%) | $4,987,400 (+6.32%) Land $2,989,100 Building $1,998,300 | $7,143,620 |
| 2023 | $27,489.00 | $4,690,900 Land $2,977,000 Building $1,713,900 |
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 |
|---|
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 797 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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