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Regional: Shopping Center, Mall (W/Anchor)Commercial
Last sold for $1 on Mar 24, 2011

256 CAMBRIDGE ST

BURLINGTON, MA 01803
12
Baths
20,041 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.
2.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1 · Mar 24, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$72,702 (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.$2,854,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,340,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,514,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,762,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Regional: Shopping Center, Mall (W/Anchor)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.60
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Pine Glen Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Burlington High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Marshall Simonds Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Burlington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01803These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,627
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134,239
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,937
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

256 Cambridge 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Burlington 01803
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Burlington 01803

How it measures up in Burlington 01803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 01803.

Living area20,041 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 256 Cambridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 01803Middlesex County
Living areabigger than20,041 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.6 ac93% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than196350% of homes57% of homes

About 256 Cambridge St

When did 256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA last sell?

256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA last sold on Mar 24, 2011 for $1, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA?

256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA has 12 bathrooms, 20,041 square feet of living space and a 2.60-acre lot.

When was 256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA built?

256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA?

256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA is assigned to Pine Glen Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Burlington High School (high), rated B; Marshall Simonds Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Burlington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA compare to other homes in Burlington 01803?

Among the 7,276 homes in Burlington 01803, it is bigger than almost all of them (20,041 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (2.6 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1963 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA was $72,702. The county assessed it at $2,854,400.

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