Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 74 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,417 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,371 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 178-58 |
| Primary APN | 178-58 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,417 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,353 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,353 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,353 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,900 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Street Address | 74 PORTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | TC CONNOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 354700 |
74 Porter Rd, a triplex, is held in a trust since December 2010.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 PORTER RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2068 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2010241954 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56157 / 322 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 74 Porter Rd was $11,371, up 2% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,371.00 (+19.96%) | $1,790,700 (+11.84%) Land $683,500 Building $1,107,200 |
| 2024 | $9,479.00 | $1,601,100 Land $723,300 Building $877,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 74 Porter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 74 Porter Rd 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.
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 1,054 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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