Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
CondominiumResidential
$735,363$879 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $305,000 on Oct 14, 2011

68 HOWARD ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
837 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.
3,606 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1903
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$735K
$694K low$777K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · Oct 14, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,011 (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.$631,600 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$631,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$634,790

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.53
88
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.
59
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.80%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Martin Luther King Jr.A+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

68 Howard 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Riverside
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Cambridge 02139

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$384K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Cambridge 02139.

How it measures up in Cambridge 02139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 02139.

Estimated value$735,363
CheaperTypical $922,513Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$879
CheaperTypical $915Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area837 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size3,606 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1903
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 68 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiversideCambridge 02139Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$735,36327% of homes30% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$87929% of homes40% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than837 ft²22% of homes23% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,606 ft²39% of homes33% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190347% of homes52% of homes16% of homes

About 68 Howard St

How much is 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA is $735,363 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $694,157 to $776,569. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Oct 14, 2011 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA?

68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 837 square feet of living space.

When was 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA built?

68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1903, making it 123 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA?

68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Putnam Avenue Upper School (middle), rated B+; Martin Luther King Jr. (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 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02139?

Among the 7,274 homes in Cambridge 02139, it is worth more than 30% of them ($735,363 against a typical $922,513), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($879 against a typical $915), it is bigger than 23% of them (837 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (3,606 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1903 against a typical 1903). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 44% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Howard St, Cambridge, MA was $4,011. The county assessed it at $631,600.

More homes on Howard St

Closest homes

More homes in Cambridge 02139

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 68 Howard St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map