511 Dobson St is a 816 square foot house on a 3,180 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $85,130.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
3,180 sq ftLot Size
$104Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$85,130
$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 17.8% lower than the average sale price ($104K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$450 (+9.3%)
2025
$411 (+32.7%)
2023
$310 (+18.1%)
$5,900 + $16,000
$21,900
2022
$262 (−0.9%)
2021
$265 (−0.7%)
$5,900 + $8,300
$14,200
2020
$267 (−0.8%)
2019
$269 (+2.7%)
2018
$262
$5,900 + $8,200
$14,100
2017
$262 (−7.5%)
$5,900 + $8,200
$14,100
2015
$283 (−23.2%)
$4,500 + $15,500
$20,000
2014
$369 (+0.9%)
$4,500 + $15,500
$20,000
2013
$365 (−0.7%)
2012
$368 (−4.4%)
2011
$385
2010
2009
Tax history for 511 Dobson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$450 (+9.3%)
2025
$411 (+32.7%)
2023
$310 (+18.1%)
$5,900 + $16,000
$21,900
2022
$262 (−0.9%)
2021
$265 (−0.7%)
$5,900 + $8,300
$14,200
2020
$267 (−0.8%)
2019
$269 (+2.7%)
2018
$262
$5,900 + $8,200
$14,100
2017
$262 (−7.5%)
$5,900 + $8,200
$14,100
2015
$283 (−23.2%)
$4,500 + $15,500
$20,000
2014
$369 (+0.9%)
$4,500 + $15,500
$20,000
2013
$365 (−0.7%)
2012
$368 (−4.4%)
2011
$385
2010
2009
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
DWDD
Downtown/Waterfront Development District
The Downtown/Waterfront Development District DWDD is applied to the mixed-use center of Cambridge. The district regulations are intended to promote compatibility in building form, a broad mixture of compatible land use types arranged in ways that foster efficient use of land and a walkable community. The uses permitted in this district and the special regulations pertaining to development are set forth separately in § 4.4 of this Ordinance.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Space
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Asbestos Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 816
Building Sq. Ft: 816
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 3,180 SQ. FT. 511 DOBSON STREET CAMBRIDGE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,180
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.073
Zoning Code: C2
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 07
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,180 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Dorchester County
APN: 07 143923
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Maple Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Mace's Lane Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
2/10
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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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
75% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$81,000 – $98,000
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