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Last sold for $1,050,000 on May 8, 2012

53 SMITH PL

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
0
Baths
6,642 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$1,050,000 · May 8, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,695 (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.$2,056,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,496,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$560,300

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.72%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Auto Repair, Garage
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Vassal Lane Upper SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
John M TobinA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02138These 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.133
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 100.70

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.91%
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.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,365
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,448 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,772
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,381
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

53 Smith Pl 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 Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Cambridge 02138
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Cambridge 02138

How it measures up in Cambridge 02138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 02138.

Living area6,642 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,331 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 53 Smith Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCambridge HighlandsCambridge 02138Middlesex County
Living areabigger than6,642 ft²almost all homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac49% of homes72% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than196040% of homes78% of homes53% of homes

About 53 Smith Pl

When did 53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA last sell?

53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA last sold on May 8, 2012 for $1,050,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA?

53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA has 6,642 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA built?

53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA?

53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Vassal Lane Upper School (middle), rated B; John M Tobin (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 53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02138?

Among the 7,738 homes in Cambridge 02138, it is bigger than 98% of them (6,642 ft² against a typical 1,331 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1960 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA was $23,695. The county assessed it at $2,056,900.

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