Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 237 Allston St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1854 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,889 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,577 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-71 |
| Primary APN | 102-71 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 610 sqft |
| Basement Area | 610 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1854 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1854 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,889 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 237 ALLSTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-3917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 353300 |
237 Allston St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 ALLSTON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 237 ALLSTON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079890-300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79890/300 |
| Instrument | 46368 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 877 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2095 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.89% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2022 |
| Index | LIBOR |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Allston St was $7,577, up 3.6% 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 | $7,577.00 (+3.6%) | $1,193,300 (-3.41%) Land $924,000 Building $269,300 | $1,205,075 (-24.69%) |
| 2024 | $7,314.00 (+4.8%) | $1,235,400 (+3.74%) Land $977,500 Building $257,900 | $1,600,085 |
| 2023 | $6,979.00 | $1,190,900 Land $967,700 Building $223,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Allston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 237 Allston 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 |
|---|
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 644 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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