Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 34 Bates St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,210 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,790,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $21,145 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 209-62 |
| Primary APN | 209-62 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,210 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,367 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,303 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,602 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 34 BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-3612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 354000 |
34 Bates St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 BATES ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-3612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1432 / 87 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001432-87 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Bates St was $21,145, up 1% 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 | $21,145.00 (+9.96%) | $3,329,900 (+2.52%) Land $945,600 Building $2,384,300 | $3,600,405 (+0.59%) |
| 2024 | $19,229.00 (+12.24%) | $3,248,100 (+11.1%) Land $997,500 Building $2,250,600 | $3,579,315 |
| 2023 | $17,132.00 | $2,923,500 Land $993,100 Building $1,930,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 Bates 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 | 1 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 risk around 34 Bates St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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