Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 53 Dunster St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,588 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,137 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 162-7 |
| Primary APN | 162-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,588 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 806 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,318 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,318 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,137 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 DUNSTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-5908 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 353900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Harvard Square Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1988 · 108 contributing resources · NRIS 86003654 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 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 | Jun 8, 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,889,300 (-9.64%) Land $672,400 Building $1,216,900 |
| 2024 | $2,090,800 Land $873,900 Building $1,216,900 |
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 |
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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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