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15 Bigelow St # 5, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Central Square
$580,000
Est. $3,707/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
548
Sq Ft
$1,058
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 15, 2021 • MLS# 72849130 Copied!

About this home

Sweet! Comfortable, sunny 1 bedroom condo in amazingly convenient Central Square location right behind City Hall! Second floor in one of the charming Victorian homes on Bigelow St with south facing windows. Open and airy with 9' high ceilings & charming details. Kitchen is equipped with dishwasher, gas range & refrigerator. Oversized bedroom has room for a desk. Large private storage space in basement & common coin-op laundry. Pretty common yard in back to relax and listen to the bamboo swish in the breeze! Professionally managed building with reasonable condo fee including heat and hot water. Building has 1 owner that owns 2 of the 8 condos and all condos are currently rented - this may require portfolio or special financing. Please check with lender. Currently tenanted with a stellar tenant that would like to stay at $2300/month, lease until 8/31/21. Just 2 blocks to Central Square T station & WholeFoods - a rare opportunity to own in this location!! Offers requested by 2pm Mon 6/21.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LEPERA, JOSEPH N.
Mailing Address 15 BIGELOW ST. UNIT 4, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $616,000
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,610
CPA Surcharge 3% ($91)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,700

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $616,000 $616,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Feb 10, 2022 $1 79670/0024
Aug 2, 2021 $580,000 78381/0001
Apr 19, 2018 $100 70890/0317
Sep 2, 2014 $1 64168/0227
Jul 2, 2012 $189,000 59343/0225
May 17, 2004 $274,900 42808/0442
Oct 23, 2003 $280,000 41265/0036
Aug 6, 2003 $240,000 40348/0243
Jun 2, 1995 $340,000 25388/0380

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
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
548 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $535,000
Final Sale Price: $580,000
Difference: +$45,000 (+8.4%)
Performance Metrics
108.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $976
Sale $/sq ft: $1,058
This property sold for $1,058 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,058/sq ft
Area Average
$356/sq ft
Difference
+197.2%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 548 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Common
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,251
Assessed Value $555,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Detached, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Common
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Central Square

15 Bigelow St # 5, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Walkability

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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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.3 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
0.4 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.1 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.2 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.4 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
0.8 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
1.0 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.0 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.1 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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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73511582
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 2, 2026
$3,000
MLS #73511582 - Active
Sold
Jul 30, 2021
$580,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jun 15, 2021
$535,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 2, 2026 Sold $3,000
Jun 15, 2021 New Listing Added $535,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,058

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $3,251 $555,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,251
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$304
Monthly
Assessed Value
$555,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM306902
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Aug 8, 2021 4:53 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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