Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 4 Olive Pl, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $417,500 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,365 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193-83 |
| Primary APN | 193-83 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,807 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 787 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 575 sqft |
| Basement Area | 695 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 695 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,600 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4 OLIVE PL |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-2412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 354902 |
4 Olive Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2000.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 OLIVE PL, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Olive Pl was $7,365, up 7.2% 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 | $7,365.00 (+7.16%) | $1,159,900 (-0.09%) Land $396,200 Building $763,700 | $1,205,075 (+0.93%) |
| 2024 | $6,873.00 (+9.58%) | $1,160,900 (+8.46%) Land $429,900 Building $731,000 | $1,193,960 |
| 2023 | $6,272.00 | $1,070,300 Land $438,500 Building $631,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Olive Pl 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.
The area around 4 Olive Pl 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 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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