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279 CAMBRIDGE ST

BURLINGTON, MA 01803
2.5
Baths
5,250 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,001 (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.$746,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$269,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$477,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Office Building
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(15)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Burlington High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Marshall Simonds Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

279 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 smaller lot than 88% 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 area5,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,876 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 279 Cambridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 01803Middlesex County
Living areabigger than5,250 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac12% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than196554% of homes59% of homes

About 279 Cambridge St

When did 279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA last sell?

279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA last sold on Dec 30, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA?

279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA has 2.5 bathrooms, 5,250 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA built?

279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA?

279 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 279 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 (5,250 ft² against a typical 1,876 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1965 against a typical 1963). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA was $19,001. The county assessed it at $746,000.

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