7 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 7 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,412 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.055 acres (2,396 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$12,531 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`153-11`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`153-11`
Alternative APN	`CAMB M:00153 L:00011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Units	4 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,412 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,915 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,028 sqft
Basement Area	1,028 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,028 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,396 sqft (0.055 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	7 FOREST ST
City	CAMBRIDGE
State	MA
Zip	02140-1579
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	B
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	CAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil Division	CAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	353600

Owner

7 Forest St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2023.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	51 BAKERS HILL RD, WESTON, MA 02493-1760
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 19, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Mar 11, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP
Dec 24, 2020	Trustee's Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Oct 19, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000118658
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CAMBRIDGE MA
Recording Date	Oct 19, 2023
Property Address	7 FOREST ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1579
Document Number	082113-470
Book / Page	82113 / 470
Instrument Date	Oct 19, 2023
Instrument	118658
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	7 FOREST ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1579

Mortgage

Document Number	0000118659
Date	Oct 19, 2023
Instrument	118659

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2053

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CAMBRIDGE MA
Property Address	7 FOREST ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1579
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	077198-414
Date	Mar 11, 2021
Book Page	77198/414
Instrument	54581

Lender

Name	RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

December 2020: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	CAMBRIDGE MA
Recording Date	Dec 24, 2020
Property Address	7 FOREST ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1579
Document Number	76530-577
Book / Page	076530 / 000577
Instrument Date	Dec 23, 2020
Instrument	247877
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 19, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7 FOREST ST CAMBRIDGE MA 021401507, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1507

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Forest St was $12,531, up 3.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Cambridge City
Unified School District	Cambridge School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$12,531.00 (+3.49%)	$1,973,400 (-3.51%) Land $1,236,500 Building $736,900
2024	$12,108.00 (-0.97%)	$2,045,200 (-1.98%) Land $1,264,100 Building $781,100
2023	$12,227.00	$2,086,500 Land $1,264,100 Building $822,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 7 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	11 units insured incl. 9 condo units

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

The area around 7 Forest St 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 782 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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