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Last sold for $980,000 on Feb 9, 2001

6 ASHTON PL

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
0
Baths
4,656 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.$980,000 · Feb 9, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,719 (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.$900,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$741,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$900,600

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.Condo/Apartment
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Covered

Transaction History(10)

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.

H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Maria L. BaldwinA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 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

6 Ashton 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Mid-Cambridge
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Middlesex County

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 area4,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,319 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 6 Ashton Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMid-CambridgeCambridge 02138Middlesex County
Living areabigger than4,656 ft²97% of homes96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac28% of homes26% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192059% of homes55% of homes26% of homes

About 6 Ashton Pl

When did 6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA last sell?

6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA last sold on Feb 9, 2001 for $980,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA?

6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA has 4,656 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA built?

6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA?

6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Cambridge Rindge and Latin (high), rated A-; Maria L. Baldwin (elementary), rated A-; Putnam Avenue Upper School (middle), rated B. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02138?

Among the 7,738 homes in Cambridge 02138, it is bigger than 96% of them (4,656 ft² against a typical 1,319 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1920 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 6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6 Ashton Pl, Cambridge, MA was $5,719. The county assessed it at $900,600.

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