284 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 284 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.509 acres (22,161 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,325,000 (Nov 2008)
Tax Bill$71,533 (2020)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN85-76

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN85-76
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00085 L:00076

Exterior

Lot Area22,161 sqft (0.509 acres)
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address284 NORFOLK ST
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02139
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal Lot Number76
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract352800

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address288 NORFOLK ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-1430
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2008184084
Deed Book / Page51897 / 321
Record UpdatedSep 20, 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 Value
2025$7,570,700 (-1.54%) Land $2,437,700 Building $5,133,000
2024$7,689,500 (+13.2%) Land $2,570,700 Building $5,118,800
2023$6,793,000 Land $2,570,700 Building $4,222,300
2020$71,533.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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 1,159 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
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
641 / 143
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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