12-16 Ware St # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$599,000
Est. $4,036/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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1
Beds
1
Baths
660
Sq Ft
$908
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
1
Parking
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Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Nov 4, 2026 • MLS# 73598790 Copied! • Updated Nov 4, 2026

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Open House Schedule

05
Nov
Thursday, November 5
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
08
Nov
Sunday, November 8
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
07
Nov
Saturday, November 7
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST

About this home

Rare opportunity; prime Harvard Square area 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo sited within a beautiful brick elevator building with charming, landscaped courtyard and basement storage space. This freshly painted unit features gorgeous hardwood floors, high ceilings and multiple tall windows throughout. The kitchen is spacious with ample counter space and storage cabinets with a new gas stove and refrigerator. The bright living room/dining room boasts an open floor plan; a refreshed full bath and large bedroom with multiple windows and good closet space completes this one level unit. Enjoy the proximity to the Cambridge Library, Joan Lorentz Park, Broadway Market, tennis courts, T Station, Havard Yard and many restaurants and coffee shops. The well-established association is professionally managed by Brigs LLC.

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Price & Status History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 4, 2026
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Patrick Murphy Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,220 $632,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,220
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$455
Monthly
Assessed Value
$632,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 660 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $4,220
Assessed Value $632,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $455 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Taxes Do Not Reflect Residential Exemption. All Room Sizes Are Approximate.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 14-2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
660 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: On Street
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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.7 mi | #246 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.7 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.7 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.4 mi | #16 of 825 | Score: 65.4
Improved 27 spots from last year
+7.2 above state avg
401 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.4 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.0 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.3 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.6 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.4 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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12-16 Ware St # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patrick Murphy
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Office Phone 617-484-5300
Agent MLS ID BB910089
Office MLS ID AN6190
Listing Data Updated Nov 4, 2026 2:08 PM EST
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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