Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 49 Washington Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 8,187 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.487 acres (21,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,505,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $66,799 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 211-238 |
| Primary APN | 211-238 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,187 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 13,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,946 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,975 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,975 sqft |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 21,230 sqft (0.487 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 49 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-2834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 238 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 354000 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · APN 211-238
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 WASHINGTON AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2834 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014127174 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64128 / 26 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,799.00 (+10.92%) | $10,519,600 (+3.41%) Land $2,458,200 Building $8,061,400 |
| 2024 | $60,221.00 | $10,172,500 Land $2,561,800 Building $7,610,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173540001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Avon Hill Historic District listed 1983 · 76 contributing resources · NRIS 83000782 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Radiate Holdings, Starry.
Based on FCC filings for 782 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3049000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 118,214 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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