Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 49 Jay St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,576 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,550,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $10,751 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 123-30 |
| Primary APN | 123-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,576 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,964 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,890 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 49 JAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-3124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 359400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 76 STATE ST, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950-6616 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NORTH SHORE BANK |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85046 / 518 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 085046-518 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 49 JAY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3124 |
| Document Number | 085046-518 |
| Book / Page | 85046 / 518 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 157897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 76 STATE ST, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950-6616 |
| Document Number | 0000157898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 157898 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 49 JAY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3124 |
| Document Number | 70866-335 |
| Book / Page | 070866 / 000335 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 50462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 SHARON ST MEDFORD MA 021553542, MEDFORD, MA 02155-3542 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,751.00 (+6.19%) | $1,693,000 (-1%) Land $999,600 Building $693,400 |
| 2024 | $10,124.00 | $1,710,100 Land $1,042,200 Building $667,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 3 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 536 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 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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