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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $259,000 on Mar 6, 1998

86 RICE ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,341 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.
3,980 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$259,000 · Mar 6, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,357 (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.$1,158,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$560,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$597,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,161,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.Deck

Transaction History(5)

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.

E
PeabodyA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02140These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,983
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,668 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$139,100
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,802
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

86 Rice 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in North Cambridge
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Cambridge 02140

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 02140.

Living area2,341 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,335 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size3,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 86 Rice St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth CambridgeCambridge 02140Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,341 ft²81% of homes78% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,980 ft²39% of homes34% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than188715% of homes16% of homes6% of homes

About 86 Rice St

When did 86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Mar 6, 1998 for $259,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA?

86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,341 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA built?

86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA?

86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Peabody (elementary), rated A-; Rindge Avenue Upper School (middle), 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 86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02140?

Among the 4,447 homes in Cambridge 02140, it is bigger than 78% of them (2,341 ft² against a typical 1,335 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (3,980 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1887 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 86 Rice St, Cambridge, MA was $7,357. The county assessed it at $1,158,600.

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