FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelFirst
159 Fayerweather Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,019,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,175,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,019,000
Difference:
$156,000 (-13.3%)
Performance Metrics
86.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
42
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$544
Sale $/sq ft:
$472
This property sold for $472 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 13.3% below the original asking price.
The property spent 42 days on market before selling.
About this home
This recently renovated four bedroom condominium will make your heart beat fast! Imagine coming home to an airy and clean modern space with an open floor plan, a sleek and spacious kitchen in which to make amazing meals, and a lovely patio for outdoor dining! Together with its convenient West Cambridge location and easy access to nearby parks and playgrounds, the property is perfectly suited to today’s lifestyle. Special features include a private entry with a spot to leave your shoes and coats; an eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets and high-end appliances; a master bedroom with walk-in closet and en suite bath; a separate office or guest room; and a generously sized lower level with family room, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and laundry. There is ample storage throughout, and lots of space to relax outside. Located on a tree-lined street, 159 Fayerweather St. is convenient to both Harvard and Porter Squares and to the shops and gourmet groceries along Huron Ave.
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Property History
Market Insights
37.3%
Price Range
43
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73574439
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$1,625,000
MLS #73574439 - Active
Current Active Listing - MLS #73574378
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$1,625,000
MLS #73574378 - Active
Sold
Dec 5, 2016
$1,019,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 43
Listed for Sale
Sep 28, 2016
$1,068,000
Original listing
Agent: The May Group
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,625,000 | - | - | MLS #73574439 - Active |
| 09/09/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,625,000 | - | - | MLS #73574378 - Active |
| 12/05/2016 | ✓ Sold | $1,019,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/28/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,068,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,294 | $877,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,294
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$296
Monthly
Assessed Value
$877,100
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1916
Living Area
2,161 sq ft
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch, Patio
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,294
Assessed Value
$877,100
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$296 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Exclude Residential Exemption. Dogs Require Trustee Approval. Enclosed Back Porch Is Common To Both Units. Front Porch And Paved Patio Area In Back Yard Are Exclusive Use Of Unit 1. Fencing On Three Sides Only.
Exclusions
White Shelves In Study.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Master Plan, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (5)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
43 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1916
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,161 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Kitchen Island
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Double Vanity
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Laminate
LevelBasement
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Laminate
LevelBasement
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelBasement
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1916
Effective Year (Renovated):
2014
Structure Type:
2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
Cambridge Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.5 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
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.2 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.1 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
2.2 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
B+
Peabody School
0.6 mi
|
#280 of 825
|
Score: 51.4
Improved 82 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
320 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.7 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
2.4 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
2.7 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
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.9 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
159 Fayerweather Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The May Group
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0215
Office MLS ID
AN2064
Listing Data Updated
Dec 9, 2016 12:31 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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