Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 252 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,998 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,570 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jun 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $8,093 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Refinance Jun 2021 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 126-31 |
| Primary APN | 126-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,998 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,570 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 252 PUTNAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-3768 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 359400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 PUTNAM AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3768 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
| Feb 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 21286 / 586 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 252 PUTNAM AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3768 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081601-285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81601/285 |
| Instrument | 57534 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 252 PUTNAM AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3768 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078056-188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78056/188 |
| Instrument | 139138 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 252 PUTNAM AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3768 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70657-432 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70657/432 |
| Instrument | 25025 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 252 PUTNAM AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3768 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72872-282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72872/282 |
| Instrument | 93794 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 252 PUTNAM AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3768 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76112-505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76112/505 |
| Instrument | 208107 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
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 | $8,093.00 (+5.28%) | $1,274,500 (-1.84%) Land $893,400 Building $381,100 | $1,438,708 |
| 2024 | $7,687.00 (+3.25%) | $1,298,400 (+2.2%) Land $931,500 Building $366,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,445.00 | $1,270,500 Land $948,800 Building $321,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 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.
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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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