Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 8 Mellen St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,551 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $17,379 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 157-49 |
| Primary APN | 157-49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,551 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,001 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 4,149 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 MELLEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-2703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 353600 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 MELLEN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 60182 / 202 |
| Transfer Doc | 059636-210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 8 MELLEN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71583-324 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71583/324 |
| Instrument | 137778 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
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 | $17,379.00 (+8.3%) | $2,736,800 (+0.97%) Land $1,085,900 Building $1,650,900 | $2,878,975 (+9.27%) |
| 2024 | $16,047.00 (+8.81%) | $2,710,600 (+7.7%) Land $1,130,500 Building $1,580,100 | $2,634,730 |
| 2023 | $14,748.00 | $2,516,800 Land $1,151,100 Building $1,365,700 |
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 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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