65 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 65 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Property Summary

Property TypePublic School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Details4,976 sqft · built 1875
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,489 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$4,400,000 (Dec 1986)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN162-48

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN162-48
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00162 L:00048

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,976 sqft Total Area
Gross Area5,000 sqft
1st Floor Area1,232 sqft
Basement Area1,232 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,232 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1875
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1875
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area2,489 sqft (0.057 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address65 WINTHROP ST
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02138-5907
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Local Zoning CodeBB-HSQ
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract353900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Harvard Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 1988 · 108 contributing resources · NRIS 86003654

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1350 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3846
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 24, 1986 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 24, 1986 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

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

YearAssessed Value
2025$3,915,900 (-8.32%) Land $1,194,000 Building $2,721,900
2024$4,271,100 Land $1,549,200 Building $2,721,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 201 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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