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$1,751,743$668 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

20 RUSSELL ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,624 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,360 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.7M low$1.8M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,631 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,201,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$366,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$835,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,415,185

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
PeabodyB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02140These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,668 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$139,100
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,802
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

20 Russell St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Cambridge 02140
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Cambridge 02140
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Cambridge 02140

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$376K$3.7M

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Cambridge 02140.

How it measures up in Cambridge 02140

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 02140.

Estimated value$1,751,743
CheaperTypical $963,975Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$668
CheaperTypical $854Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size3,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 20 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePorter SquareCambridge 02140Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,751,74388% of homes84% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$66813% of homes10% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than2,624 ft²71% of homes83% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,360 ft²37% of homes23% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than189017% of homes20% of homes7% of homes

About 20 Russell St

How much is 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA is $1,751,743 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,663,961 to $1,839,525. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA?

20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,624 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA built?

20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA?

20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Peabody (elementary), rated B; Rindge Avenue Upper School (middle), rated A-; Cambridge Rindge and Latin (high), rated A-. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02140?

Among the 4,447 homes in Cambridge 02140, it is worth more than 84% of them ($1,751,743 against a typical $963,975), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($668 against a typical $854), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,624 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (3,360 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1890 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 93% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Russell St, Cambridge, MA was $7,631. The county assessed it at $1,201,800.

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