Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 46 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,298 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,341 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,577 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 178-124 |
| Primary APN | 178-124 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,298 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,322 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,530 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,341 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 46 PORTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-2110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 354700 |
46 Porter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 PORTER RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007140342 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49852 / 485 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081854-388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 46 PORTER RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2110 |
| Document Number | 081854-388 |
| Book / Page | 81854 / 388 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 87207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 PORTER RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2110 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 46 Porter Rd was $7,577, up 6.2% 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 | $7,577.00 (+6.22%) | $1,193,200 (-0.97%) Land $640,800 Building $552,400 | $1,739,355 (+5.57%) |
| 2024 | $7,133.00 (+7.57%) | $1,204,900 (+6.48%) Land $676,200 Building $528,700 | $1,647,585 |
| 2023 | $6,631.00 | $1,131,600 Land $674,900 Building $456,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 46 Porter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 46 Porter Rd 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 1,054 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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