Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 2 Scott St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 4,939 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,334 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,775,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $32,866 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146A-28 |
| Primary APN | 146A-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,939 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,509 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,182 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,142 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,142 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,334 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2 SCOTT ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 353600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Shady Hill Historic District listed 1986 · 77 contributing resources · NRIS 86001680 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2 Scott St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 SCOTT ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007136094 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49820 / 57 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2 Scott St was $32,866, up 1% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,866.00 (+9.99%) | $5,175,800 (+2.54%) Land $2,450,100 Building $2,725,700 | $5,845,730 (+25.6%) |
| 2024 | $29,882.00 (+7.99%) | $5,047,600 (+6.9%) Land $2,474,000 Building $2,573,600 | $4,654,145 |
| 2023 | $27,670.00 | $4,721,900 Land $2,509,800 Building $2,212,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Scott St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 8 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.
The area around 2 Scott 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 |
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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 885 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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