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Last sold for $2,550,000 on Oct 30, 2020

292 PROSPECT ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
0
Baths
5,206 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.
2,596 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.$2,550,000 · Oct 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,640 (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.$3,092,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,344,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,748,900

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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.48%
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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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(5)

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
CambridgeportA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Cambridge Street Upper SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 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

292 Prospect 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Cambridge 02139

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

Living area5,206 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size2,596 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 292 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellington-HarringtonCambridge 02139Middlesex County
Living areabigger than5,206 ft²94% of homes97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,596 ft²36% of homes17% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190045% of homes41% of homes15% of homes

About 292 Prospect St

When did 292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Oct 30, 2020 for $2,550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA?

292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA has 5,206 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA built?

292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA?

292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Cambridgeport (elementary), rated A-; Cambridge Street Upper School (middle), rated C+; 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 292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02139?

Among the 7,274 homes in Cambridge 02139, it is bigger than 97% of them (5,206 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (2,596 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1900 against a typical 1903). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 292 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA was $19,640. The county assessed it at $3,092,900.

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