Off market aug 2001 for $230K

$962,694

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $412/mo

•

1,091

sq ft

253 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1868Year Built

2,000 sq ftLot Size

$882Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by David Lilley • Dewolfe-Cambridge

Bought with Amy Tighe • Dewolfe-Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #30503588

Redfin Estimate

$962,694

$733K since sold in August 2001$70K since September

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This home's estimate is 24.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$750,000
A
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$2,120,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,736 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,275,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,332 sq ft
32 Bellis Cir, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,050,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,110 sq ft
10 Mountain Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,240,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
4 Cottage Cir, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,260,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,256 sq ft
9 Hall St, Somerville, MA 02144

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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$563 MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 253 Rindge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,182 (+7.4%)

$332,100 + $641,500

$973,600

2024

$5,758 (+9.2%)

$358,700 + $614,000

$972,700

2023

$5,271 (+6.1%)

$365,800 + $533,700

$899,500

2022

$4,969 (+5.2%)

$367,100 + $472,200

$839,300

2021

$4,722 (+6.2%)

$368,400 + $438,800

$807,200

2020

$4,445 (+6.2%)

$357,500 + $415,600

$773,100

2019

$4,187 (+4.3%)

$319,100 + $385,700

$704,800

2018

$4,016 (+3.2%)

$268,700 + $369,800

$638,500

2017

$3,891 (+3.1%)

$251,900 + $347,600

$599,500

2016

$3,773 (+0.8%)

$218,300 + $321,400

$539,700

2015

$3,743 (−0.9%)

$192,000 + $286,700

$478,700

2014

$3,777 (−0.3%)

$168,000 + $282,700

$450,700

2013

$3,787

$154,800 + $282,500

$437,300

2012

$3,785 (+4.4%)

$165,300 + $281,100

$446,400

2011

$3,625

$165,300 + $279,000

$444,300

2010

$3,625 (+15.9%)

$165,300 + $279,000

$444,300

2009

$3,128

$172,200 + $241,600

$413,800

Tax history for 253 Rindge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,182 (+7.4%)

$332,100 + $641,500

$973,600

2024

$5,758 (+9.2%)

$358,700 + $614,000

$972,700

2023

$5,271 (+6.1%)

$365,800 + $533,700

$899,500

2022

$4,969 (+5.2%)

$367,100 + $472,200

$839,300

2021

$4,722 (+6.2%)

$368,400 + $438,800

$807,200

2020

$4,445 (+6.2%)

$357,500 + $415,600

$773,100

2019

$4,187 (+4.3%)

$319,100 + $385,700

$704,800

2018

$4,016 (+3.2%)

$268,700 + $369,800

$638,500

2017

$3,891 (+3.1%)

$251,900 + $347,600

$599,500

2016

$3,773 (+0.8%)

$218,300 + $321,400

$539,700

2015

$3,743 (−0.9%)

$192,000 + $286,700

$478,700

2014

$3,777 (−0.3%)

$168,000 + $282,700

$450,700

2013

$3,787

$154,800 + $282,500

$437,300

2012

$3,785 (+4.4%)

$165,300 + $281,100

$446,400

2011

$3,625

$165,300 + $279,000

$444,300

2010

$3,625 (+15.9%)

$165,300 + $279,000

$444,300

2009

$3,128

$172,200 + $241,600

$413,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,178 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,668

Year built

1868

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2075128S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,091
Foundation Area: 510
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $885.99
Tax Year: 2001

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 253 Rindge Ave, Cambridge MA 02140

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,668
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1868
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2075128S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Cambridge, MA • 02140

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$915,000 – $1.11M

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Home values near 253 Rindge Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
271 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$1,384,258
263 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 10 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 6740 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1292 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,272
20 Clay Street, Cambridge, MA 9 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5407 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
257 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$1,004,158
16 Clay Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2666 Sq. Ft.	$1,710,097

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