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Last sold for $551,000 on Jun 14, 2013

4 CHESTER ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
Building report
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,505 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$551,000 · Jun 14, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,573 (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.$877,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$877,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,083,190

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
57
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Condominium
CountyMIDDLESEX
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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
PeabodyB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Cambridge 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

4 Chester 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in North Cambridge
  • Newer than 82% 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.

Living area1,505 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,331 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 4 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth CambridgeCambridge 02140Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,505 ft²59% of homes56% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac75% of homes70% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than198381% of homes82% of homes74% of homes

About 4 Chester St

When did 4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Jun 14, 2013 for $551,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA?

4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 1,505 square feet of living space.

When was 4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA built?

4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA?

4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Peabody (elementary), rated B; Rindge Avenue Upper School (middle), rated A-; Cambridge Rindge and Latin (high), rated A-. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02140?

Among the 4,447 homes in Cambridge 02140, it is bigger than 56% of them (1,505 ft² against a typical 1,331 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1983 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Chester St, Cambridge, MA was $5,573. The county assessed it at $877,700.

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