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56 BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN DR

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
0
Baths
11,024 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,927 (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.$4,083,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,792,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,291,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,071,400

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.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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Security alarm

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fletcher/Maynard AcademyB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Amigos SchoolA
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr 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 smaller lot than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 81% 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 area11,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe Port / Area FourCambridge 02139Middlesex County
Living areabigger than11,024 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac66% of homes54% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than191070% of homes57% of homes19% of homes

About 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr

When did 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA last sell?

56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA last sold on Aug 21, 1984, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA?

56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA has 11,024 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA built?

56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA?

56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Fletcher/Maynard Academy (elementary), rated B; Amigos 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 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02139?

Among the 7,274 homes in Cambridge 02139, it is bigger than almost all of them (11,024 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1910 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 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Bishop Richard Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA was $25,927. The county assessed it at $4,083,000.

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