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5 LANCASTER ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,420 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.
1,706 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.
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,467 (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.$1,175,900 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,175,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$906,775

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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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(9)

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
Maria L. BaldwinA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

5 Lancaster 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 69% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the smallest lots in Middlesex County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

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 area1,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size1,706 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 5 Lancaster St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeabody / Neighborhood NineCambridge 02140Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,420 ft²61% of homes53% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,706 ft²2% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190035% of homes38% of homes15% of homes

About 5 Lancaster St

When did 5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Aug 6, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA?

5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 1,420 square feet of living space.

When was 5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA built?

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

What schools serve 5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA?

5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Maria L. Baldwin (elementary), rated A+; Rindge Avenue Upper School (middle), 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 5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02140?

Among the 4,447 homes in Cambridge 02140, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,420 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (1,706 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1900 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 5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA was $7,467. The county assessed it at $1,175,900.

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