Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 29 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,045 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,918 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $13,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 166-49 |
| Primary APN | 166-49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,623 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 937 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 682 sqft |
| Basement Area | 937 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 937 sqft |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,918 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 29 ASH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-4840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 354100 |
29 Ash St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 ASH ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4841 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 1965 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202350987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 81543 / 73 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0081543-73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 29 ASH ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4840 |
| Document Number | 0081543-73 |
| Book / Page | 81543 / 73 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 50987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 30 ASH ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4841 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 29 Ash St was $13,512, up 8.5% 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 | $13,512.00 (+8.53%) | $2,127,900 (+1.18%) Land $1,390,100 Building $737,800 | $2,388,300 (+6.35%) |
| 2024 | $12,450.00 (+7.52%) | $2,103,000 (+6.43%) Land $1,380,900 Building $722,100 | $2,245,800 |
| 2023 | $11,579.00 | $1,975,900 Land $1,351,400 Building $624,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Ash St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · other causes |
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 29 Ash 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 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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