Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 9 Hews St, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,399 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,171,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,363 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 122-11 |
| Primary APN | 122-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,048 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 665 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,399 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 9 HEWS ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02139-2907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 359400 |
9 Hews St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 HEWS ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-2907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HARVARD COLLEGE |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage NORTHMARK BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202474973 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82987 / 208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Property Address | 9 HEWS ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-2907 |
| Document Number | 082987-208 |
| Book / Page | 82987 / 208 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 74973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 9 HEWS ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-2907 |
| Document Number | 0000074977 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 74977 |
| Name | HARVARD COLLEGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 082987-219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82987/219 |
| Instrument | 74976 |
| Name | HARVARD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 9 HEWS ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-2907 |
| Document Number | 078353-126 |
| Book / Page | 78353 / 126 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 170086 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 TOWER OFFICE PARK # 1, 1, WOBURN, MA 01801-2187 |
| Document Number | 0000170087 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 170087 |
| Name | NORTHMARK BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9 Hews St was $9,363, up 33.7% 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 | $9,363.00 (+33.66%) | $1,474,500 (+24.62%) Land $877,200 Building $597,300 | $2,952,220 (+0.37%) |
| 2024 | $7,005.00 (+2.7%) | $1,183,200 (+1.65%) Land $914,600 Building $268,600 | $2,941,200 |
| 2023 | $6,821.00 | $1,164,000 Land $931,600 Building $232,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 9 Hews St 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 9 Hews 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 536 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 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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