Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 8 Traill St, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 6,523 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.402 acres (17,503 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jun 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $64,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 240-50 |
| Primary APN | 240-50 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,523 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 10,025 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,641 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,507 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,007 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,503 sqft (0.402 acres) |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 TRAILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-4739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMBRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 354200 |
8 Traill St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1991.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 TRAILL ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21258 / 535 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 8 TRAILL ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4739 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74788-77 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74788/77 |
| Instrument | 83074 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.63% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Traill St was $64,503, up 12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,503.00 (+12.37%) | $10,158,000 (+4.76%) Land $3,497,100 Building $6,660,900 | $6,823,564 |
| 2024 | $57,402.00 (+11.25%) | $9,696,300 (+10.12%) Land $3,469,100 Building $6,227,200 | |
| 2023 | $51,597.00 | $8,804,900 Land $3,455,100 Building $5,349,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Traill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 Traill 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 797 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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