23 Robinson St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 23 Robinson St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,467 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,257,000 (Aug 2015)
Tax Bill$12,104 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN208-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN208-9
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00208 L:00009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,532 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,704 sqft
1st Floor Area676 sqft
Basement Area676 sqft
Unfinished Basement676 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
Central VacuumCentral Vacuum

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeConcrete
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area3,467 sqft (0.08 acres)
Garage TypeCovered
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address23 ROBINSON ST
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02138-1403
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeB
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract354500

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · APN 208-9

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address23 ROBINSON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1403
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
Feb 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage
WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 04, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 04, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2015129192
Deed Book / Page65857 / 107
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Property Address23 ROBINSON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1403
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number69007-502
DateMar 15, 2017
Book Page69007/502
Instrument38244
Lender
NameWATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMar 01, 2032

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Property Address23 ROBINSON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1403
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number74106-514
DateFeb 10, 2020
Book Page74106/514
Instrument19555
Lender
NameWATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeBalloon Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$12,104.00 (+6.28%)$1,906,200 (-0.92%) Land $834,500 Building $1,071,700$2,197,350 (+3.9%)
2024$11,389.00 (+9.3%)$1,923,900 (+8.2%) Land $878,800 Building $1,045,100$2,114,890
2023$10,420.00$1,778,100 Land $874,200 Building $903,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173545002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Gray Gardens East and West Historic District
listed 1986 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 86001283

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

Based on FCC filings for 853 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3049000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 118,214 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

Nearby Properties on Robinson St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number