Dimensions4.5 x 6.666666666
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
147 Cushing St # 5, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$840,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$875,000
Final Sale Price:
$840,000
Difference:
$35,000 (-4.0%)
Performance Metrics
96.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
70
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$403
Sale $/sq ft:
$387
This property sold for $387 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.0% below the original asking price.
The property spent 70 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$387/sq ft
Area Median
$551/sq ft
Difference
29.8%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Freestanding duplex condo nestled on a tree lined one-way street in Cambridge. W/ a private fenced garden & back deck, this home is a gem & feels like a single family. Back Bay style w/ bedrooms on 1st level & living areas on top. Large master suite w/ walk-in closet has a spacious bathroom w/ luxurious sunken tub & separate shower. 2nd bedroom is also quite large & has its own en-suite bath. Main living are is the centerpiece of this home w/ cathedral ceilings & light pouring in through the windows & skylights. Open floor plan wraps around the double sided wood-burning fireplace warming both living & dining room. Juliette balcony off the front & stairs to deck in back. 1/2 bath is tucked neatly in the corner & kitchen is a quaint efficient space w/ breakfast bar. Over the kitchen is a cozy loft open to the imagination. Finished basement with laundry offers extra space for a family room, man-cave or office as well as unfinished area for storage. Parking space right in front of unit.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
72
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73593094
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 20, 2026
$5,500
MLS #73593094 - Active
Sold
Feb 2, 2021
$840,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 72
Listed for Sale
Oct 22, 2020
$850,000
Original listing
Agent: Jaime N. Kidston
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Previous Transaction - MLS #71052826
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Nov 2, 2010
$592,500
MLS #71052826
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $5,500 | - | - | MLS #73593094 - Active |
| 02/02/2021 | ✓ Sold | $840,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/22/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $850,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 11/02/2010 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $592,500 | - | - | MLS #71052826 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,494 | $964,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,494
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$450
Monthly
Assessed Value
$964,200
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1988
Living Area
2,173 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Dining Room, Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, In Unit
Features
Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Loft, Foyer, Entry Hall
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Parking
Features
Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,494
Assessed Value
$964,200
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$450 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
4
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Reflect Cambridge Residential Exemption. Please See Attached Seller Statement Of Property Condition For More Info.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Detached","Duplex"]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures
room dimensions approximate from markeeting floor plan
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (6)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
72 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1988
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,173 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions8.916666666 x 15.833333333
FeaturesSkylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
LevelSecond
Dimensions18.166666666 x 9.833333333
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions14.166666666 x 25.25
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions14.666666666 x 10
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions10.833333333 x 15.333333333
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions6.833333333 x 7.916666666
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions11.833333333 x 16.916666666
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions15.833333333 x 20.166666666
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (2)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Loft, Foyer, Entry Hall
Windows:
Window(s) - Stained Glass, Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1988
Effective Year (Renovated):
1988
Structure Type:
Detached, Duplex
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Assigned, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Dining Room, Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Shady Hill School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.4 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.
1.9 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.5 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
2.7 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-
Haggerty School
< 0.1 mi
|
#244 of 825
|
Score: 52.7
Improved 132 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
267 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.5 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
2.1 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
3.1 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
3.4 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.5 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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Neighborhood
147 Cushing St # 5, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jaime N. Kidston
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Office Phone
617-497-8900
Agent MLS ID
BB803503
Office MLS ID
BB5474
Listing Data Updated
Feb 3, 2021 2:22 PM EST
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