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2 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 2 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4,869 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,297 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Tax Bill$16,911 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN154-112

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN154-112
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00154 L:00112

Interior

Units6 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,869 sqft Living Area
Gross Area8,231 sqft
1st Floor Area2,069 sqft
Basement Area2,145 sqft
Unfinished Basement2,145 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area6,297 sqft (0.145 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2 FOREST ST
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02140-1555
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeBA-2
Legal Lot Number112
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract353600

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, 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 RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address3 FOREST ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1507
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 3, 2017
Deed SaleApr 3, 2017
Prior SaleJun 30, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201748766
Deed Book / Page69093 / 239
Transfer Doc69093-239
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Recording DateApr 3, 2017
Property Address2 FOREST ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1555
Document Number69093-239
Book / Page069093 / 000239
Instrument48766
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address3 FOREST ST CAMBRIDGE MA 02163, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02163

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityCambridge City
Unified School DistrictCambridge School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$16,911.00 (+3.49%)$2,663,200 (-3.51%) Land $1,854,700 Building $808,500
2024$16,340.00 (-0.97%)$2,760,100 (-1.97%) Land $1,896,100 Building $864,000
2023$16,500.00$2,815,700 Land $1,896,100 Building $919,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 units insured
incl. 9 condo units

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 118,214 people · EPA ID MA3049000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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