30 1/2 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 30 1/2 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details1 bd · 3 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1894
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,044 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$763,000 (Sep 2001)
Tax Bill$9,253 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN173-4-30

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN173-4-30
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00173 L:0000400030

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,299 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,925 sqft
1st Floor Area1,299 sqft
Basement Area626 sqft
Unfinished Basement626 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
Central VacuumCentral Vacuum

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1894
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1894
Architectural StyleOther
Lot Area5,044 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address30 1/2 SHEPARD ST
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02138-1522
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeB
Legal Subdivision30-30 01 2 SHEPARD STREET COND
Legal Lot Number400030
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract354000

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address30 1/2 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1522
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 7, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 7, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 23, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2001484
Last Transfer DateDec 5, 2023
Transfer Doc082281-446
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Recording DateDec 6, 2023
Property Address30 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1522
Document Number082281-446
Book / Page82281 / 446
Instrument DateDec 5, 2023
Instrument139112
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address30 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1522

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$9,253.00 (+11.07%)$1,457,100 (+3.54%) Building $1,457,100$1,563,510
2024$8,331.00 (+6.75%)$1,407,300 (+5.67%) Building $1,407,300
2023$7,804.00$1,331,800 Building $1,331,800

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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