Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 5 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 4,217 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,546 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,925,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $15,357 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 173-78 |
| Primary APN | 173-78 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,217 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,668 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,754 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,754 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,754 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,546 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 CHAUNCY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMBRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 354000 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CHAUNCY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024143624 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $15,357.00 (+5.66%) | $2,418,500 (-1.49%) Land $1,588,900 Building $829,600 |
| 2024 | $14,534.00 | $2,455,000 Land $1,655,900 Building $799,100 |
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 | 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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