Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 8 Gray Gardens E, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,911 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,844 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $695,000 (Jun 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $23,658 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 207-71 |
| Primary APN | 207-71 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,911 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,462 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 985 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,395 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,844 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 GRAY GDNS E |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-1402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 354500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gray Gardens East and West Historic District listed 1986 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 86001283 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 GRAY GDNS E, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1992193224 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001875254 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 GRAY GDNS E, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1402 |
| Document Number | 0001875254 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1875254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 GRAY GDNS E # 10, 10, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1402 |
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 | $23,658.00 (+6.66%) | $3,725,700 (-0.56%) Land $2,123,800 Building $1,601,900 | $3,324,905 (+3.2%) |
| 2024 | $22,180.00 (+5.71%) | $3,746,600 (+4.64%) Land $2,213,400 Building $1,533,200 | $3,221,830 |
| 2023 | $20,982.00 | $3,580,600 Land $2,255,500 Building $1,325,100 |
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 · 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 | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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