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61 Gorham St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 61 Gorham St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details10 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,527 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,340 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$11,500 (Jul 1978)
Tax Bill$16,768 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2025 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN150-72

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN150-72
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00150 L:00072

Interior

Bedrooms10 Beds
Full Baths5.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms16 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,527 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,884 sqft
1st Floor Area1,646 sqft
Basement Area1,646 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,646 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1893
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeStone
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,340 sqft (0.169 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address61 GORHAM ST
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02138-1914
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal SubdivisionESTATE HON JOHN G PALFREY ARTH
Legal Lot Number72
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract353600

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address61 GORHAM ST, 63, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1914
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 1978 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 1978 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page26529 / 309
Last Transfer DateAug 7, 2025
Transfer Doc084480-582
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Recording DateAug 12, 2025
Property Address61 GORHAM ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1914
Document Number084480-582
Book / Page84480 / 582
Instrument DateAug 7, 2025
Instrument96085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address61 GORHAM ST # 63, 63, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1914

Mortgage

Document Number0000096086
DateAug 12, 2025
Instrument96086
Lender
NameCMG HOME LOANS
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term865 Months
DueSep 1, 2097

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityCambridge City
Unified School DistrictCambridge School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$16,768.00 (+6.61%)$2,640,700 (-0.6%) Land $1,460,800 Building $1,179,900$3,025,805
2024$15,728.00 (+5.46%)$2,656,700 (+4.39%) Land $1,520,800 Building $1,135,900
2023$14,914.00$2,545,000 Land $1,548,600 Building $996,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 118,214 people · EPA ID MA3049000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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