Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 38 Middlesex St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,559 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,074 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 195-46 |
| Primary APN | 195-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,559 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,999 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,004 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 38 MIDDLESEX ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-2524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 354800 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 MIDDLESEX ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 63866 / 288 |
| Transfer Doc | 063866-288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,074.00 (+8%) | $1,271,500 (+0.68%) Land $538,200 Building $733,300 | $1,457,300 (-18.59%) |
| 2024 | $7,476.00 (+8.14%) | $1,262,900 (+7.05%) Land $560,600 Building $702,300 | $1,790,180 |
| 2023 | $6,913.00 | $1,179,700 Land $571,800 Building $607,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 866 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: Astound Broadband, Starry, Verizon.
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