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$1,969,221$618 / 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 97How 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

26 RUSSELL ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,184 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2M
$1.9M low$2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,302 (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.$394,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$315,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,387,635

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
John F KennedyA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Somerville 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

26 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 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Cambridge 02140
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Cambridge 02140
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Davis Square
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Davis Square

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 88% 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$1,969,221
CheaperTypical $963,975Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$618
CheaperTypical $854Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area3,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,330 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 26 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDavis SquareCambridge 02140Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,969,22192% of homes88% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6188% of homes6% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than3,184 ft²80% of homes90% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac87% of homes64% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than192083% of homes60% of homes25% of homes

About 26 Russell St

How much is 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA is $1,969,221 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,907,598 to $2,030,844. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

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

How big is 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA?

26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,184 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA built?

26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA?

26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to John F Kennedy (elementary), rated A; Somerville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02140?

Among the 4,447 homes in Cambridge 02140, it is worth more than 88% of them ($1,969,221 against a typical $963,975), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($618 against a typical $854), it is bigger than 90% of them (3,184 ft² against a typical 1,330 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1920 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 94% 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 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Russell St, Cambridge, MA was $4,302. The county assessed it at $394,300.

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