Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 255 Grove St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,959 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $670,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $22,341 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 266-2 |
| Primary APN | 266-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,959 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,837 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,645 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,093 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,093 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,080 sqft (0.231 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 | Gas |
| Street Address | 255 GROVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-1013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRESH POND RESERVATION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 354300 |
255 Grove St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 GROVE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 55583 / 192 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77033-150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 255 GROVE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0084141-48 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84141/48 |
| Instrument | 57988 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 255 GROVE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077033-153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77033/153 |
| Instrument | 39899 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 255 GROVE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1013 |
| Document Number | 077033-150 |
| Book / Page | 77033 / 150 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 255 GROVE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1013 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Grove St was $22,341, up 11.5% 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 | $22,341.00 (+11.5%) | $3,518,200 (+3.95%) Land $989,400 Building $2,528,800 | $3,623,883 |
| 2024 | $20,036.00 (+10.65%) | $3,384,500 (+9.53%) Land $918,700 Building $2,465,800 | |
| 2023 | $18,107.00 | $3,089,900 Land $913,200 Building $2,176,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Grove St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1979 · 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 255 Grove 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 542 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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