Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 42 Walker St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,167 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,538 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,590 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 214-12 |
| Primary APN | 214-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,167 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,650 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,006 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,538 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 WALKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-2404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 354000 |
42 Walker St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 WALKER ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0082644-90 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Walker St was $14,590, up 6.3% 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 | $14,590.00 (+6.33%) | $2,297,600 (-0.87%) Land $1,391,100 Building $906,500 | $3,569,530 (+16.35%) |
| 2024 | $13,721.00 (+4.6%) | $2,317,800 (+3.54%) Land $1,449,800 Building $868,000 | $3,067,835 |
| 2023 | $13,118.00 | $2,238,600 Land $1,477,400 Building $761,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Walker 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 | 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 42 Walker 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 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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