Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 8 Beech St, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,688 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,303 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,253 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 179-55 |
| Primary APN | 179-55 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,332 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,332 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,303 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 BEECH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-1366 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 354700 |
8 Beech St, a residential property, is held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 RICHARDSON RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3953 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8 BEECH ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1366 |
| Document Number | 0000022521 |
| Book / Page | 40200 / 275 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 BEECH ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1366 |
| Document Number | 0000022521, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 40200/275 |
| Instrument | 202622521 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Beech St was $13,253, up 3.5% 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 | $13,253.00 (+3.54%) | $2,087,100 (-3.47%) Land $1,236,500 Building $850,600 |
| 2024 | $12,800.00 | $2,162,200 Land $1,264,100 Building $898,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Beech St 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 8 Beech 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.
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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