12 Chauncy St # 4, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$595,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
640
Sq Ft
$930
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
21
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 23, 2021 • MLS# 72802370 Copied! • Updated May 26, 2021

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $605,000
Final Sale Price: $595,000
Difference: $10,000 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $945
Sale $/sq ft: $930
This property sold for $930 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

With only 21 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

APPT.ONLY INCL. OPEN HOUSES (FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 12-1:30). Charming top floor apartment on a tree-lined street in the heart of Harvard Square.This light-filled space features an open living room and study nook, which adjoins the renovated kitchen with quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, a washing machine and gas cooking. A large sliding glass door in the kitchen opens to a south-facing terrace, offering tree top views into a canopy of mature trees. A generously sized bedroom removed from the common area adds privacy. Hardwood floors and tiled bath. Dedicated storage in the basement and shared storage closet in the common hallway. Minutes to the Harvard Law School, Harvard Square, numerous shops and restaurants and the Red Line. Low monthly fee ($353/mo) includes heat, hot water, master insurance, management, landscaping and reserves. Low taxes and proximity to everything makes this a savvy move into one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Cambridge.

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Property History

Market Insights

8.3%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73577606
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 15, 2026
$649,000
MLS #73577606 - Active
Sold
May 26, 2021
$595,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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Listed for Sale
Mar 23, 2021
$605,000
Original listing
Agent: Bill Aibel Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $3,225 $551,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,225
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$353
Monthly
Assessed Value
$551,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 640 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer/dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building, In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Slate
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $3,225
Assessed Value $551,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $353 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 7
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures This Building Has 6 Total Units And The Building In Rear Has 7. It Is A Single Association.taxes Listed Do Not Include Cambridges Residential Exemption. Condo Will Be Delivered Vacant. Seller Prefers A Closing Prior To June 1.
Exclusions Any Of The Tenants Belongings.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures per public records
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 23 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
640 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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: 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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 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
Shady Hill School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.3 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 mi | #238 of 825 | Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.0 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
1.6 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
1.9 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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 Chauncy St # 4, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bill Aibel
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB923756
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated May 26, 2021 4:11 PM 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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