Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 5 Sumner Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 6,000 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,467 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $17,579 (2020) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-16 |
| Primary APN | 143-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 9 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,000 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 8,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,467 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 SUMNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 353700 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1350 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3846 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $3,259,000 (-1.88%) Land $1,849,500 Building $1,409,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,321,500 Land $1,947,300 Building $1,374,200 | |
| 2020 | $17,579.00 |
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
| 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.
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 201 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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