28 Essex St
Cambridge, MA 02139
4 bd 2 ba 1,304 sqft Built 1900 condos
Most recent sale
$1,510,000
May 17, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2022 | Sold | $1,510,000 | MLS #72957421 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Listed | $1,495,000 | MLS #72957421 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Sold | $1,445,000 | MLS #72507952 |
| May 29, 2019 | Listed | $1,445,000 | MLS #72507952 |
| May 26, 2017 | Sold | $1,321,000 | MLS #72152881 |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Listed | $1,295,000 | MLS #72152881 |
| Jul 16, 2007 | Sold | $545,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,125,400 | — | $1,125,400 | $7,146 |
| 2024 | $1,113,400 | — | $1,113,400 | $6,591 |
| 2023 | $1,075,900 | — | $1,075,900 | $6,305 |
| 2022 | $1,053,500 | — | $1,053,500 | $6,237 |
| 2021 | $1,061,300 | — | $1,061,300 | $6,209 |
| 2020 | $1,003,500 | — | $1,003,500 | $5,770 |
| 2019 | $930,500 | — | $930,500 | $5,527 |
| 2018 | $819,900 | — | $819,900 | $5,157 |
| 2017 | $757,400 | — | $757,400 | $4,916 |
| 2016 | $685,900 | — | $685,900 | $4,794 |
| 2015 | $606,700 | — | $606,700 | $4,744 |
| 2014 | $545,400 | — | $545,400 | $4,570 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
condos
Stories
1
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,304 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
02139
City
Cambridge
Street
Essex St
Coordinates
42.36639, -71.10166
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$9,060
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 28 Essex St last sell?
28 Essex St most recently sold on May 17, 2022 for $1,510,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 28 Essex St?
The most recent total assessment for 28 Essex St (year 2025) is $1,125,400 with $7,146 in property tax.
How does 28 Essex St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 25.5% below the last sale price of $1,510,000.
When was 28 Essex St built?
28 Essex St was built in 1900.
How does 28 Essex St compare to others on Essex St?
We track 4 other properties on Essex St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Essex St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 28 Essex St?
28 Essex St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,304 sqft condos.
Is 28 Essex St a flip candidate?
No — 28 Essex St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 28 Essex St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 28 Essex St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.1%
Implied 1-yr
-4.6%
2026 Q1
$1.43M
2026 Q2
$1.41M
ZIP 02139 — Median Price History + Forecast
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