Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 35 Watson St, #5, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,301 sqft · built 1873 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,140,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,345 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 93-26-5 |
| Primary APN | 93-26-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Basement Area | 395 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 35 WATSON ST, 5 |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Lot Number | 2600005 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 353200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 WATSON ST, 5, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 WATSON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4021 |
| Document Number | 0000076472 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 76472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,198.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3-5 WATSON ST #5 CAMBRIDGE MA 021394021, 5, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,345.00 (+10.94%) | $1,314,100 (+3.42%) Building $1,314,100 |
| 2024 | $7,522.00 (+7.75%) | $1,270,600 (+6.66%) Building $1,270,600 |
| 2023 | $6,981.00 | $1,191,300 Building $1,191,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 910 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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