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78 AMORY ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,412 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1873
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,944 (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.$1,723,400 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,723,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,506,035

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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.48%
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
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
CambridgeportA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Cambridge Street Upper SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 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%

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How this home compares

78 Amory 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 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 97% 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 area1,412 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1873
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 78 Amory St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMid-CambridgeCambridge 02139Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,412 ft²69% of homes61% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²13% of homes25% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than187310% of homes18% of homes3% of homes

About 78 Amory St

When did 78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA?

78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 1,412 square feet of living space.

When was 78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA built?

78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1873, making it 153 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA?

78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Cambridgeport (elementary), rated A-; Cambridge Street Upper School (middle), rated C+; 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 78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02139?

Among the 7,274 homes in Cambridge 02139, it is bigger than 61% of them (1,412 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1873 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 78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Amory St, Cambridge, MA was $10,944. The county assessed it at $1,723,400.

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