Google street view image for 42 Reed St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Off market oct 1992 for $262K

$1,786,484

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,731/mo

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3.5 ba

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2,322

sq ft

42 Reed St, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

42 Reed St is a 2,322 square foot multi-family home on a 6,098 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 30, 1992 for $262,000. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $1,786,484.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1871Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$769Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,786,484

$1.5M since sold in October 1992$64K since September

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This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.86M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 10, 2025
$1,850,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,316 sq ft
17 Shea Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$2,182,750
B
5 beds3 baths2,558 sq ft
20 Beech St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,615,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,500 sq ft
5-6 Porter Cir, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 16, 2026
$2,000,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,866 sq ft
26 Clay St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,200,100
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,873 sq ft
9 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,300,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
23 Day 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

102.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$95K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

5 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Reed St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,165 (+8.2%)

$629,200 + $1,129,000

$1,758,200

2024

$10,320 (+6.7%)

$655,400 + $1,087,800

$1,743,200

2023

$9,673 (+10.9%)

$668,500 + $982,200

$1,650,700

2022

$8,719 (+4.6%)

$604,800 + $868,000

$1,472,800

2021

$8,337 (+6.7%)

$606,800 + $818,400

$1,425,200

2020

$7,814 (+5.7%)

$589,000 + $769,900

$1,358,900

2019

$7,394 (+7.0%)

$525,700 + $719,000

$1,244,700

2018

$6,911 (+3.6%)

$442,700 + $656,000

$1,098,700

2017

$6,674 (+3.1%)

$415,000 + $613,400

$1,028,400

2016

$6,473 (+2.1%)

$359,700 + $566,300

$926,000

2015

$6,337 (+3.6%)

$316,200 + $494,100

$810,300

2014

$6,118 (+3.0%)

$276,700 + $453,400

$730,100

2013

$5,940 (+5.5%)

$254,900 + $431,000

$685,900

2012

$5,629 (+3.9%)

$244,000 + $419,800

$663,800

2011

$5,417

$244,000 + $419,800

$663,800

2010

$5,417 (+5.3%)

$244,000 + $419,800

$663,800

2009

$5,145

$254,200 + $426,300

$680,500

Tax history for 42 Reed St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,165 (+8.2%)

$629,200 + $1,129,000

$1,758,200

2024

$10,320 (+6.7%)

$655,400 + $1,087,800

$1,743,200

2023

$9,673 (+10.9%)

$668,500 + $982,200

$1,650,700

2022

$8,719 (+4.6%)

$604,800 + $868,000

$1,472,800

2021

$8,337 (+6.7%)

$606,800 + $818,400

$1,425,200

2020

$7,814 (+5.7%)

$589,000 + $769,900

$1,358,900

2019

$7,394 (+7.0%)

$525,700 + $719,000

$1,244,700

2018

$6,911 (+3.6%)

$442,700 + $656,000

$1,098,700

2017

$6,674 (+3.1%)

$415,000 + $613,400

$1,028,400

2016

$6,473 (+2.1%)

$359,700 + $566,300

$926,000

2015

$6,337 (+3.6%)

$316,200 + $494,100

$810,300

2014

$6,118 (+3.0%)

$276,700 + $453,400

$730,100

2013

$5,940 (+5.5%)

$254,900 + $431,000

$685,900

2012

$5,629 (+3.9%)

$244,000 + $419,800

$663,800

2011

$5,417

$244,000 + $419,800

$663,800

2010

$5,417 (+5.3%)

$244,000 + $419,800

$663,800

2009

$5,145

$254,200 + $426,300

$680,500

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 726

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Mansard

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,322
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,216
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 870
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.14
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,322
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1871
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 28211S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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 • 1.7mi

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

$1.70M – $2.06M

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Home values near 42 Reed St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Reed Street #47, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$1,634,616
51 Reed Street #49, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1130 Sq. Ft.	$980,948

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Reed Street #45, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$1,227,756
51 Reed Street #51, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1527 Sq. Ft.	$1,328,986

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Reed Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2235 Sq. Ft.	$3,889,463
35 Reed Street, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$1,414,643

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