Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 72 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,398 sqft · built 1854 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,172 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,723 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 91-88 |
| Primary APN | 91-88 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1854 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1854 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,172 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 72 NORFOLK ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMBRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 353101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 NORFOLK ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-2615 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016116203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 67608 / 435 |
| Transfer Doc | 67608-432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,723.00 (+15.54%) | $2,003,600 (+7.71%) Land $760,100 Building $1,243,500 | $1,848,700 (+6.67%) |
| 2024 | $11,012.00 | $1,860,100 Land $799,300 Building $1,060,800 | $1,733,085 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|
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 910 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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