26 Washington Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 26 Washington Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.509 acres (22,187 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$3,300,000 (Sep 2004)
Tax Bill$43,229 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN211-34

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN211-34
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00211 L:00034

Exterior

Lot Area22,187 sqft (0.509 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address26 WASHINGTON AVE
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02140-2810
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA-2
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract354000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Avon Hill Historic District
listed 1983 · 76 contributing resources · NRIS 83000782

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

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address26 WASHINGTON AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2810
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 7, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 7, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 2, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2004234817
Deed Book / Page43672 / 390
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$43,229.00 (+7.72%)$6,807,700 (+0.42%) Land $2,640,800 Building $4,166,900$2,944,231
2024$40,131.00 (+8.69%)$6,778,900 (+7.58%) Land $2,752,200 Building $4,026,700
2023$36,924.00$6,301,000 Land $2,807,900 Building $3,493,100

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

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

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 118,214 people · EPA ID MA3049000
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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