ENCHANTING SINGLE ON ONE OF THE PRETTIEST STREETS IN NORTH CAMBRIDGE. BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TO ENJOY THE VIEWS OF THE GARDEN. OPEN 1ST FL. WITH SMASHING DESIGNER KITCHEN OPENS TO DECK & YD. 3BR ON 2ND & 2SM BR ON 3RD. WD. STOVE & PKG
ON ONE OF THE BEST STREETS IN NORTH CAMBRIDGE. NEW KITCHEN IN 1989 WITH WHITE CABINETS AND CENTER ISLAND. BOTH LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN LOOK OUT TO DECK AND GARDEN.ASBESTOS SIDING THIRD FLOOR HAS TWO STUDIES & SKYLIGHTS BUT CURRENTLY NO
Public Records
Sep 16, 1982
Sold
$42,500
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,428 (+7.6%)
$629,200 + $698,000
$1,327,200
2024
$7,835 (+7.3%)
$655,400 + $668,100
$1,323,500
2023
$7,300 (+10.5%)
$668,500 + $577,300
$1,245,800
2022
$6,604 (+4.4%)
$604,800 + $510,800
$1,115,600
2021
$6,326 (+5.9%)
$606,800 + $474,500
$1,081,300
2020
$5,971 (+6.9%)
$589,000 + $449,400
$1,038,400
2019
$5,586 (+6.0%)
$525,700 + $414,700
$940,400
2018
$5,272 (+3.5%)
$442,700 + $395,400
$838,100
2017
$5,092 (+3.9%)
$415,000 + $369,600
$784,600
2016
$4,902 (+1.0%)
$359,700 + $341,600
$701,300
2015
$4,855 (+0.4%)
$316,200 + $304,600
$620,800
2014
$4,836 (+0.6%)
$276,700 + $300,400
$577,100
2013
$4,808 (+4.0%)
$254,900 + $300,300
$555,200
2012
$4,622 (+3.9%)
$244,000 + $301,000
$545,000
2011
$4,447
$244,000 + $301,000
$545,000
2010
$4,447 (+8.9%)
$244,000 + $301,000
$545,000
2009
$4,085
$254,200 + $286,100
$540,300
Tax history for 21 Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,428 (+7.6%)
$629,200 + $698,000
$1,327,200
2024
$7,835 (+7.3%)
$655,400 + $668,100
$1,323,500
2023
$7,300 (+10.5%)
$668,500 + $577,300
$1,245,800
2022
$6,604 (+4.4%)
$604,800 + $510,800
$1,115,600
2021
$6,326 (+5.9%)
$606,800 + $474,500
$1,081,300
2020
$5,971 (+6.9%)
$589,000 + $449,400
$1,038,400
2019
$5,586 (+6.0%)
$525,700 + $414,700
$940,400
2018
$5,272 (+3.5%)
$442,700 + $395,400
$838,100
2017
$5,092 (+3.9%)
$415,000 + $369,600
$784,600
2016
$4,902 (+1.0%)
$359,700 + $341,600
$701,300
2015
$4,855 (+0.4%)
$316,200 + $304,600
$620,800
2014
$4,836 (+0.6%)
$276,700 + $300,400
$577,100
2013
$4,808 (+4.0%)
$254,900 + $300,300
$555,200
2012
$4,622 (+3.9%)
$244,000 + $301,000
$545,000
2011
$4,447
$244,000 + $301,000
$545,000
2010
$4,447 (+8.9%)
$244,000 + $301,000
$545,000
2009
$4,085
$254,200 + $286,100
$540,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,957
Year built
1873
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2107685S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Feb 18, 2020 • Active
Building: alteration and addition
Install replacement windows.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,993
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: YELLOW
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,030
Tax Year: 2000
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 21 Reed Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,957
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1873
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2107685S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer, Cabinet In Lav
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
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