Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 5 Old Dee Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,451 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,449 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,237,500 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $19,168 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 251-230 |
| Primary APN | 251-230 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,451 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,827 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,162 sqft |
| Basement Area | 903 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 903 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,449 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 OLD DEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMBRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 354200 |
5 Old Dee Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2021.
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 | 5 OLD DEE RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201083394 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54729 / 66 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77084-123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 OLD DEE RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 |
| Document Number | 77084-123 |
| Book / Page | 77084 / 123 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 44251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 OLD DEE RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4633 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Old Dee Rd was $19,168, up 10.5% 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 | $19,168.00 (+10.48%) | $3,018,600 (+3%) Land $1,058,600 Building $1,960,000 | $2,323,985 (+0.78%) |
| 2024 | $17,350.00 (+9.62%) | $2,930,800 (+8.51%) Land $1,054,200 Building $1,876,600 | $2,306,030 |
| 2023 | $15,827.00 | $2,700,900 Land $1,076,100 Building $1,624,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Old Dee Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · other causes |
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 5 Old Dee 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 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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