Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 2 Potter St, Cambridge, MA 02142
| Property Type | Federal Property (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 302,453 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 8.89 acres (387,241 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Apr 1988) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-39 |
| Primary APN | 29-39 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 11 Stories |
| Building Area | 302,453 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 73,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,255 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 387,241 sqft (8.89 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 2 POTTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02142-1015 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Federal Property (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD-KS |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 352300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 575 TECHNOLOGY SQ, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $213,145,000 Land $160,331,600 Building $52,813,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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