Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 5 Perry St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,984 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,784 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,045 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-86 |
| Primary APN | 103-86 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,984 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,342 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,784 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 PERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-4384 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 353300 |
5 Perry St, a triplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PERRY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4384 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 74126-530 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5 PERRY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4384 |
| Document Number | 74126-530 |
| Book / Page | 074126 / 000530 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PERRY ST CAMBRIDGE MA 021393911, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3911 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Perry St was $14,045, up 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,045.00 (+6.93%) | $2,211,800 (-0.32%) Land $908,900 Building $1,302,900 |
| 2024 | $13,135.00 | $2,218,800 Land $964,300 Building $1,254,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Perry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5 Perry St 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 910 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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