42 Essex St
Cambridge, MA 02139
3 bd 2 ba 2,007 sqft Built 1873 Lot 2,300 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $634,100 | $680,400 | $1,314,500 | $8,347 |
| 2024 | $606,800 | $733,100 | $1,339,900 | $7,932 |
| 2023 | $526,800 | $745,400 | $1,272,200 | $7,455 |
| 2022 | $465,900 | $742,400 | $1,208,300 | $7,153 |
| 2021 | $432,800 | $728,100 | $1,160,900 | $6,791 |
| 2020 | $409,800 | $727,100 | $1,136,900 | $6,537 |
| 2019 | $378,000 | $638,100 | $1,016,100 | $6,036 |
| 2018 | $348,300 | $549,100 | $897,400 | $5,645 |
| 2017 | $331,200 | $490,800 | $822,000 | $5,335 |
| 2016 | $317,200 | $411,100 | $728,300 | $5,091 |
| 2015 | $321,200 | $343,600 | $664,800 | $5,199 |
| 2014 | $316,800 | $276,100 | $592,900 | $4,969 |
| 2006 | $296,600 | $243,600 | $540,200 | $3,987 |
| 2005 | $250,500 | $243,600 | $494,100 | $3,844 |
| 2004 | $332,900 | $218,200 | $551,100 | $4,205 |
| 2003 | $256,900 | $218,200 | $475,100 | $3,449 |
Property facts
Year built
1873
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,007 sqft
Lot size
2,300 sqft
ZIP code
02139
City
Cambridge
Street
Essex St
Coordinates
42.36709, -71.10118
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Frequently asked questions
When did 42 Essex St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 42 Essex St.
What is the current tax assessment for 42 Essex St?
The most recent total assessment for 42 Essex St (year 2025) is $1,314,500 with $8,347 in property tax.
When was 42 Essex St built?
42 Essex St was built in 1873.
How does 42 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 42 Essex St?
42 Essex St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,007 sqft, 2,300 sqft lot single_family.
Is 42 Essex St a flip candidate?
No — 42 Essex St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 42 Essex St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 42 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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