Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 9 Forest St, #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,892 sqft · built 1872 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,479,500 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $18,309 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-57-1 |
| Primary APN | 153-57-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,892 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,892 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Central Vacuum | Central Vacuum |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1872 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 9 FOREST ST, 1 |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02140-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 5700001 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 353600 |
9 Forest St, #1 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 FOREST ST, 1, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20118 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56849 / 378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9 Forest St, #1 was $18,309, up 10.1% 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 | $18,309.00 (+10.14%) | $2,745,000 (+4.86%) Building $2,745,000 | $2,572,584 (-0.43%) |
| 2025 | $16,624.00 (-5.93%) | $2,617,900 (-12.3%) Building $2,617,900 | $2,583,715 (+6.45%) |
| 2024 | $17,672.00 (+12.75%) | $2,985,100 (+11.6%) Building $2,985,100 | $2,427,250 |
| 2023 | $15,674.00 | $2,674,800 Building $2,674,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 Forest St, #1 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 | 11 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
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 9 Forest St, #1 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 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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