Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 3 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,706 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,311 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-77 |
| Primary APN | 153-77 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,706 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,950 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,558 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 779 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 749 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,511 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 353600 |
3 Forest St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 FOREST ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201748767 |
| Deed Book / Page | 69093 / 241 |
| Transfer Doc | 69093-241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3 FOREST ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1507 |
| Document Number | 69093-241 |
| Book / Page | 069093 / 000241 |
| Instrument | 48767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 3 FOREST ST CAMBRIDGE MA 02163, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02163 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Forest St was $13,311, up 6% 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 | $13,311.00 (+6.04%) | $2,096,200 (-1.15%) Land $967,200 Building $1,129,000 | $1,676,893 |
| 2024 | $12,553.00 (+6.84%) | $2,120,500 (+5.76%) Land $1,034,100 Building $1,086,400 | |
| 2023 | $11,749.00 | $2,005,000 Land $1,053,000 Building $952,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
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 3 Forest 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 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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