Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 8 Michael Way, Cambridge, MA 02141
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,910 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,341 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Sep 2016 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-139 |
| Primary APN | 39-139 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,910 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 MICHAEL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02141-1436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 139 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 352600 |
8 Michael Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 MICHAEL WAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60929 / 425 |
| Transfer Doc | 46675-526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8 MICHAEL WAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1436 |
| Document Number | 0000099448 |
| Book / Page | 85986 / 581 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202699448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 MICHAEL WAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1436 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 8 MICHAEL WAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1436 |
| Document Number | 68718-486 |
| Book / Page | 068718 / 000486 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Document Number | 68718-486 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 068718/000486 |
| Instrument | 2729 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Michael Way was $8,341, up 9.1% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,341.00 (+9.06%) | $1,250,500 (+3.83%) Land $575,000 Building $675,500 | $1,105,040 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,648.00 (+6.22%) | $1,204,400 (-0.98%) Land $561,400 Building $643,000 | $1,105,040 |
| 2024 | $7,200.00 | $1,216,300 Land $601,100 Building $615,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Michael Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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.
The area around 8 Michael Way 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 1,159 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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