Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 4 Salem St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.033 acres (1,417 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $204,500 (Aug 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $8,993 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 93-15 |
| Primary APN | 93-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,307 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 759 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 759 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,417 sqft (0.033 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4 SALEM ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-4026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 353200 |
4 Salem St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1993.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 SALEM ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 4 SALEM ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078679-242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78679/242 |
| Instrument | 203006 |
| Name | DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Salem St was $8,993, up 4.4% 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 | $8,993.00 (+4.41%) | $1,416,200 (-2.66%) Land $774,800 Building $641,400 | $1,764,720 (+21.95%) |
| 2024 | $8,613.00 (+7.82%) | $1,454,900 (+6.73%) Land $840,800 Building $614,100 | $1,447,135 |
| 2023 | $7,988.00 | $1,363,200 Land $832,400 Building $530,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Salem 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 | 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.
The area around 4 Salem St 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 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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