68 Richdale Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge
Building in Neighborhood Nine
3 Stories
Built in 1899
68 Richdale Ave - Photo 1
68 Richdale Ave, Apt 1
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge
$3,400
|
2 Bed
|
1 Bath
By Lisa Hardy
Welcome to 68 Richdale Avenue, a building located in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge in Cambridge, MA. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1899. There are a total of 3 floors. Finally, 68 Richdale Avenue was most recently sold on Dec 31, 1969 for $1,260,000. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $1,752,400. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $785,600. The building was last assessed in 2024.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Facts
General
Year Built
1899
Effective Year Built
1899
Building Count
1
Total Rooms
13
Bedroom Count
7
Bathroom Count
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Partial Bathrooms
4
Building Condition
Good
Building Quality
unknown
Construction Type
Brick
Building Style
Other
Exterior Walls Type
Alum/Vinyl siding
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
Gable
Roof Cover Type
Asphalt
Floor Count
3
Living Units
3
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
Unfinished basement
Basement Area
1,312
Garage Type
Garage
Parking Space Count
2
Patio Type
unknown
Porch Type
unknown
Pool Type
unknown
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
unknown
Property Class
Residential
Subdivision
CHARLES A MASON
Land Acres
0.089
Standard Land Use Code
Triplex (3 units, any combination)
County Land Use Code
unknown
Ownership
Current Owner
68 RICHDALE AVENUE LLC
Current Owner's Name
68 RICHDALE AVE LLC
Previous Owner
AGNES KENNEY SAIA T
Owner Address - City
SOUTH BOSTON
Owner Address - State
MA
Owner Address - ZIP Code
02127
Ownership Rights Codes
Company/Corporation
Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator
Yes
Neighborhood
School District Name
Cambridge School District
Census Tract
354700
Census Block Code
2001
Census Group
2
Census Year
2021
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
148
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT
Census - County FIPS
25017
Census - Full FIPS
250173547002001
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Code
15764
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Name
Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, MA
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
14460
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
2511000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
25
Census Tract Code
354700
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
2503270
School District - Unified - Name
Cambridge School District
Zoning
Zoning
C-1
Geography
Parcel
CAMB M:00201 L:00127
Lot
127
Lot Code
unknown
Municipality
CAMBRIDGE
Latitude
42.3884
Longitude
-71.1236
FIPS
25017
Mailing Carrier Code
B002
Mailing Full Street Address
PO BOX 36
Mailing Street
PO BOX 36
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
0005
Geo Status Code
unknown
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-02-13 22:10:17
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 3,249 square feet. The building itself has 5,340 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 68 Richdale Avenue is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Neighborhood Nine area have a median price of $3,175. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $2,800. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $4,238. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 915. That means that the median price per sqft is around $4. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $3. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $4. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There are currently a total of 3 studio listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,750. That's $6.19 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 13 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $3,000. That's $4.00 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 13 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $3,698. That's $3.67 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 3 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $5,200. That's $3.30 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 4 four bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $11,000. That's $3.20 price per sqft.
About The Area
68 Richdale Avenue is located in 02138. There are 37,067 people living here. There are 13,286 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 2.67 people. According to the census, 60% are currently renting while 40% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 28.2 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 28% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 60.1%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $84,305. Most folks will commute by walking for around 23.4 minutes. Finally, we know that 5% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 30% and 54% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Middlesex County, Massachusetts has a population of 1,567,610 people. Based on census records, there are 587,735 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.15 people per household. Most folks are married. They are also typically around 38.5 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 25% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 38% rent while 62% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 21% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 27% have a Bachelor's degree and 26% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 66.1%. Those employed, have a median income of $89,019. If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by car for around 29.9 minutes.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Boston, MA - NH - RI Urban Area. The urban area is home to 4,343,828 people. A total of 1,635,254 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.19 people. About 23% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 25% have their Bachelor's and 20% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 26% of the population. Speaking of your commute, 64.5% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $77,009 per year. The median population age has been listed at 38.2 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 40% of the population while homeowners are at about 60% of the population.
$2,750
Studio Median Rent
$3,000
1BR Median Rent
$3,698
2BR Median Rent
$5,200
3BR Median Rent
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Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Graham and Parks  •  0.37 mi
44 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades PK to 5
Cambridge School District
Rindge Avenue Upper School  •  0.39 mi
70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 6 to 8
Cambridge School District
Cambridge Rindge and Latin  •  1.14 mi
459 Broadway Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 9 to 12
Cambridge School District
School zoning information and other data are provided by RealtyHop Schools and 3rd party sources. The contents of the database are not guaranteed to be accurate or timely. Contact the schools or districts before making any decisions using on this data.
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