79 Norfolk St Cambridge, MA 02139 / 2651

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/27/2025)
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 3.732 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 79 Norfolk St, Cambridge MA, 02139-2651. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

Developed in 1843, the property has a wood facade, asphalt shingle roof and partial basement on 0,09 acres lot.

Facts

  • Built in 1843
  • Lot size 3,732 sqft
  • Construction Stone
  • Rooms 8
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Stories 2 story with basement
  • Style Conventional
  • Basement Partial Basement
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Water
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Wood
  • Exterior walls Wood Siding
  • Roof type Asphalt
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Listing info

  • Last sold Sep 2008 for $855,000

Householders and Tenants for 79 Norfolk St, Cambridge MA

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
09/15/2008 Sold $855,000 Public records
07/16/2008 Sold $500,000 Public records
06/30/2000 Sold $620,000 Public records
08/14/1998 Sold $183,100 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 79 Norfolk St, Cambridge MA

08/14/199807/16/2008Date$0$100k$200k$300k$400k$500k$600k$700k$800k$900kPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2013 $7,267 $839,200 N/A
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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Jul 10, 2015
Description: Siding
  • Valuation: $908,000
  • Permit #: BLDR-028870-2015
Feb 26, 2015
  • Parcel #: 90-106
  • Permit #: ELEC-023573-2015
Jun 11, 2014
Description: Exterior repairs and renovations
  • Valuation: $1,740,600
  • Permit #: BLDR-015764-2014
Feb 8, 2010
Description: Wiring:upgrade security system
  • Permit #: 210053-131073
Jan 13, 2010
Description: Alteration:to alter previous bldg permit#0709131:new exit door opening from lower level
  • Valuation: $150,000
  • Permit #: 110064-040148
Jul 20, 2009
Description: Alteration:bathroom renovation
  • Valuation: $680,000
  • Permit #: 709131-040147
Jul 15, 2009
Description: Wiring:replace existing fixtures (3)
  • Permit #: 709121-131072
Feb 15, 2005
Description: Plumbing:2nd flr./kitchen sink,lavatorie,bathtub,showerstall
  • Permit #: 205040-159112
Feb 14, 2005
Description: Wiring:3 light fix, 2 recept out.
  • Permit #: 205086-131071
Jan 14, 2005
Description: Alteration:bath renovation,replace exist. bathrm. by demolish int.:add new bath fix. & stand up shower enclosure, tile bath
  • Valuation: $1,300,000
  • Permit #: 105117-040146
Sep 24, 2001
Description: Amendment:alter plans to amend to old permit #0701119.
  • Permit #: 901149-040145
Jul 27, 2001
Description: Plumbing:1st flr./ water closet, lavatorie
  • Permit #: 701103-159111
Jul 24, 2001
Description: Wiring:4 lght fix, 2 rectp, 3 switch out.
  • Permit #: 701227-131070
Jul 13, 2001
Description: Alteration:remodel existing bathroom into a powder rm. & a mudroom:build deck approx. 9'x9',2x8 joist,install new ext. door
  • Valuation: $2,400,000
  • Permit #: 701119-040144
May 22, 2001
Description: Gas:bsmt./ heating boiler, power vent for water heater
  • Permit #: 501102-074968
May 22, 2001
Description: Plumbing:bsmt./ backflow prev.
  • Permit #: 501102-159110
Nov 6, 2000
Description: Wiring:install new service mast, service knocked off house by fall:en tree
  • Permit #: 1000141-131069
Apr 13, 1999
Description: Wiring:low voltage burglar alarm system & devices, 1 smoke detecto
  • Permit #: 40805-131068
Mar 5, 1999
Description: Wiring:install conv outlets, switches and lights, 14 ltg fixtures:20 recpt outlets, 1 disposal,dshwsher
  • Permit #: 299103-131067
Feb 8, 1999
Description: Plumbing:bsmt.-2nd flrs./3,water closets,3,lavatories/bsmt./bathtub:laundry tray/1st flr./kit.sink,shower stall/2nd flr.bathtub
  • Permit #: 299020-159109
Feb 8, 1999
Description: Gas:bsmt./ water heater
  • Permit #: 299020-074967
Feb 3, 1999
Description: Repair/roofing:new roof, bath, kitchen, repair front deck and clapboards:as needed.
  • Valuation: $4,500,000
  • Permit #: 299017-040143
Oct 26, 1993
Description: Alt/rep/roof:strip exis. roof, install new double coverage, new gutter:& fascia boards, remove sec. of exis. chimney
  • Valuation: $350,000
  • Permit #: 102607-040142

Norfolk St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
18 Jun 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Aug 2015 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
18 Oct 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Cigarette
24 Aug 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

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Norfolk St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
21 Nov 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
28 Oct 2015 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
28 Oct 2015 Power line down
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
19 Sep 2015 Power line down
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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