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$788,715$842 / ft²
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Last sold for $849,000 on Feb 15, 2023

28 RIVER ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
937 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.
1,746 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$789K
$758K low$820K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$849,000 · Feb 15, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,058 (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.$796,500 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$796,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$910,005

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Amigos SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02139These 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.136
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 100.74

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,263
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22,546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,313
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,134
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

28 River 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 less than 76% of homes in Cambridgeport
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Cambridge 02139

What homes are worth in Cambridge 02139

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

This home
$384K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Cambridge 02139.

How it measures up in Cambridge 02139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 02139.

Estimated value$788,715
CheaperTypical $918,944Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$842
CheaperTypical $915Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area937 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size1,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 28 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCambridgeportCambridge 02139Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$788,71524% of homes36% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$84228% of homes29% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than937 ft²20% of homes30% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,746 ft²7% of homes6% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than199990% of homes94% of homes88% of homes

About 28 River St

How much is 28 River St, Cambridge, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28 River St, Cambridge, MA is $788,715 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $757,628 to $819,802. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28 River St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

28 River St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Feb 15, 2023 for $849,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 28 River St, Cambridge, MA?

28 River St, Cambridge, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 937 square feet of living space.

When was 28 River St, Cambridge, MA built?

28 River St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 28 River St, Cambridge, MA?

28 River St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Amigos School (elementary), rated A; Cambridge Rindge and Latin (high), rated B. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 River St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02139?

Among the 7,274 homes in Cambridge 02139, it is worth more than 36% of them ($788,715 against a typical $918,944), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($842 against a typical $915), it is bigger than 30% of them (937 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (1,746 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1999 against a typical 1903). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 51% 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 28 River St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 River St, Cambridge, MA was $5,058. The county assessed it at $796,500.

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