Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 53 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,173 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.024 acres (1,033 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $474,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 93-130 |
| Primary APN | 93-130 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,173 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,362 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 289 sqft |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,033 sqft (0.024 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 BROOKLINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-4141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 353101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · APN 93-130
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BROOKLINE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009242129 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54016 / 211 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,822.00 (+2.29%) | $1,074,300 (-4.64%) Land $608,700 Building $465,600 | $1,030,275 |
| 2024 | $6,669.00 (+8.95%) | $1,126,600 (+7.86%) Land $668,600 Building $458,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,121.00 | $1,044,500 Land $645,900 Building $398,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 910 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 118,214 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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