Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 9 Spruce Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,155 sqft · built 1899 |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,004 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 254-44-9 |
| Primary APN | 254-44-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,155 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 9 SPRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02138-4521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4400009 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 354300 |
9 Spruce Ave, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 SPRUCE AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2023 | Condominium Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081848-483 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 9 SPRUCE AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4521 |
| Document Number | 081848-483 |
| Book / Page | 81848 / 483 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 86508 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 SPRUCE AVE # 9, 9, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4521 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Property Address | 9 SPRUCE AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76404-188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76404/188 |
| Instrument | 236106 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9 Spruce Ave was $5,004, up 10.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,004.00 (+10.49%) | $788,000 (+3.01%) Building $788,000 |
| 2024 | $4,529.00 (+4.21%) | $765,000 (+3.16%) Building $765,000 |
| 2023 | $4,346.00 | $741,600 Building $741,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 9 Spruce Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Spruce Ave 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 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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