Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 28 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
| Square Footage | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,705 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $645,000 (2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,183.00 (2025) |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · APN 173-5
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 02, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 02, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 082687-583 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 28 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1522 |
| Document Number | 082687-583 |
| Book / Page | 82687 / 583 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 40059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1522 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 28 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1522 |
| Document Number | 078258-486 |
| Book / Page | 78258 / 486 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 160542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,183.00 (+5.14%) | $1,603,600 (-1.98%) Land $1,032,900 Building $570,700 | $1,842,715 (+7.56%) |
| 2024 | $9,685.00 (+6.14%) | $1,636,000 (+5.06%) Land $1,089,600 Building $546,400 | $1,713,135 |
| 2023 | $9,125.00 | $1,557,200 Land $1,084,800 Building $472,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 173-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,835 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 620 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 167 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Brick Construction |
| Roof Construction | Flat Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Other (not Classified) Roof |
| Lot Area | 4,705 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 28 SHEPARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-1522 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Minor Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 354000 |
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