Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 4 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,985 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,400,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $21,183 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 173-30 |
| Primary APN | 173-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,985 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,044 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,488 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,771 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4 SHEPARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 354000 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 202253171 |
| Deed Book / Page | 79950 / 576 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 079950-576 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1712 |
| Document Number | 079950-576 |
| Book / Page | 79950 / 576 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 53171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 SHEPARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1712 |
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 | $21,183.00 (+9.31%) | $3,335,900 (+1.91%) Land $1,266,200 Building $2,069,700 | $4,110,080 (+6.81%) |
| 2024 | $19,379.00 (+20.91%) | $3,273,500 (+19.68%) Land $1,319,600 Building $1,953,900 | $3,847,975 |
| 2023 | $16,028.00 | $2,735,200 Land $1,346,300 Building $1,388,900 |
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 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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