Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 87 Cherry St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1854 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,869 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $9,169 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-74 |
| Primary APN | 75-74 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,236 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1854 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1854 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,869 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 87 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-3553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 353101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · APN 75-74
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 983 RIDGE RD, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 08852-3200 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 07, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 07, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,169.00 (+6.18%) | $1,443,900 (-1.01%) Land $880,900 Building $563,000 | $2,067,010 |
| 2024 | $8,635.00 | $1,458,600 Land $919,500 Building $539,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Radiate Holdings, Starry.
Based on FCC filings for 1,159 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 118,214 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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