Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 2575 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,914 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $166,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,170 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 186-26 |
| Primary APN | 186-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,459 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,914 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2575 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-1021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 355000 |
2575 Massachusetts Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2575 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004153499 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43056 / 280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2575 Massachusetts Ave was $6,170, up 6.9% 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 | $6,170.00 (+6.93%) | $971,600 (-0.32%) Land $497,100 Building $474,500 | $1,157,246 |
| 2024 | $5,770.00 (+5.97%) | $974,700 (+4.91%) Land $517,900 Building $456,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,445.00 | $929,100 Land $528,200 Building $400,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2575 Massachusetts Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 2575 Massachusetts Ave 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 1,010 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Netafy, Starry, Verizon.
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