NE Provenance

40 Ames St

Cambridge, MA 02142

Institutional
Owner
Mas...
Owner Type
Nonprofit
Assessed
$556,415,000
Built
1932
Sq Ft
903,407
Lot
6.94 ac
Bed/Bath
—
Type
Institutional
Elevated Risks22ConditionC1Fire GradeBPermits22Last PermitFeb 2026FloodXSurgeCat 3

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40 Ames St, Cambridge, MA 02142— Property Report

Home& Property Details

40 Ames St is a Community Center institutional built in 1932 located in Cambridge, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The home has 903,407 square feet of living area on a 6.94-acre lot.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

40 Ames St is in FEMA flood zone X. Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, meaning the property has minimal flood risk according to FEMA mapping. The property falls within a Category 3 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 40 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 40 Ames St at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, CAMBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.7 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 22 building permits on file for 40 Ames St. The most recent permit was filed February 27, 2026. In the past five years, 11 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $556,415,000, with $131,485,900 attributed to land and $424,929,100 to improvements.

Environmental & Land Use

The property is located within a designated historic district.

CambridgeNeighborhood & Community

40 Ames St is located in Cambridge, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The property is zoned C-3B (Residence 3B). Median household income is $76,335. The property is served by the Cambridge school district.

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The complete NE Provenance report for 40 Ames St, Cambridge, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.