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10 Bowdoin Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$859,000
Est. $5,336/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
775
Sq Ft
$1,108
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
8 hours 10 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Apr 23, 2026 • MLS# 73506060 Copied!

About this home

This well-maintained two-bedroom condominium offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideally located on a tree-lined street just a short distance from Harvard and Porter Squares. With easy access to shops, restaurants, and the MBTA, as well as close proximity to Lesley University and Harvard Law School, this home is well suited for both everyday living and long-term value. Inside, the layout features an open-concept kitchen, an updated bath, abundant natural light, and good-sized living and dining areas designed for both relaxing and entertaining. Two bedrooms provide flexibility—ideal for a home office, guest space, or shared living. Enjoy your morning coffee on a private porch overlooking a beautifully landscaped garden, offering a peaceful retreat in an otherwise vibrant location. Set within a well-managed, six-unit association with a strong history of upkeep and capital improvements, the building also includes common laundry, private storage, and bike racks.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner PAXMAN, SUSAN L. & JOHN M. PAXMAN, TRS.
Mailing Address C/O LYNNE MEYER-GAY, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 199
Description N/A
Zoning B
Style RES CMPLX 4-8 UNITS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $0
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $676,200 $676,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 11, 2022 $835,000 80413/0413
Sep 3, 2020 $100 75531/0268
May 15, 2017 $575,000 69280/0443
Apr 20, 2017 $670,000 69165/0447
Aug 1, 2003 $100 40280/0294
Aug 3, 1987 $265,000 18432/0043

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 8,416 775
Year built 1,910 1,910
Match: address_exact (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
775 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Open House Schedule

26
Apr
Sunday, April 26
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
25
Apr
Saturday, April 25
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 775 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Steam
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,712
Assessed Value $688,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 2003
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

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Neighborhood

10 Bowdoin Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.5 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.2 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.7 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.9 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 23, 2026
$859,000
Original listing
Agent: John O'Neil Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72984056
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 11, 2022
$835,000
MLS #72984056

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 23, 2026 New Listing Added $859,000
Jul 11, 2022 Sold $835,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
8 hours 10 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,108

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,712 $688,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,712
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$400
Monthly
Assessed Value
$688,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent John O'Neil
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB901255
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Apr 23, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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