Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 52 Homer Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,269 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 252A-133 |
| Primary APN | 252A-133 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,078 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,275 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,099 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,771 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 52 HOMER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-4524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 133 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 354300 |
52 Homer Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 HOMER AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015144549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 65977 / 210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 52 HOMER AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4524 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76272-17 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76272/17 |
| Instrument | 223616 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 52 Homer Ave was $7,269, up 7.3% 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 | $7,269.00 (+7.29%) | $1,144,800 (+0.03%) Land $432,400 Building $712,400 | $1,324,340 |
| 2024 | $6,775.00 (+7.8%) | $1,144,500 (+6.71%) Land $458,800 Building $685,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,285.00 | $1,072,500 Land $468,000 Building $604,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Homer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · 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 52 Homer Ave 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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