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16 Chauncy # 53, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$479,000
Est. $3,422/month
1
Baths
402
Sq Ft
$1,192
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
90
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$15,000 Listed Mar 6, 2026 • MLS# 73483398 Copied!

About this home

This oversized, top-floor Harvard Square corner studio with treetop views in an elevator courtyard building is the perfect urban lifestyle companion! Tucked along a picturesque one-way residential side street and flooded with natural light, this comfortably sized condo shines as a primary residence, investment opportunity, or pied-à-terre. An ornate decorative wood fireplace adds warmth and architectural charm, while the efficient kitchen features a 4-burner gas range. The modern bath offers a full-size tub and timeless tilework. Hardwood floors, generous closet space, built-in shelving, and an airy open layout invite flexible living and smart design possibilities. Professionally managed and nonsmoking, the building includes common laundry. Minutes to Harvard, Lesley, Radcliffe, the Red Line and Commuter Rail, with easy street parking and immediate access to shops, grocery & specialty stores, dining, and nightlife — comfort and convenience in one exceptional one-of-a-kind offering.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner THEMIS PROPERTIES, LLC
Mailing Address 7 LENA RD, NATICK, MA, 01760

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $531,500
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,115
CPA Surcharge 3% ($76)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,190

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $531,500 $531,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 10, 2025 $100 00175/0048
Dec 28, 2023 $1 00170/0171
Sep 12, 2023 $443,000 00169/0187
Jul 13, 2023 $100 00169/0094
May 19, 2023 $580,000 00168/0180
Feb 2, 2023 $447,500 00168/0023
Dec 15, 2022 $365,840 00167/0158
Dec 5, 2022 $444,450 00167/0143
Aug 16, 2022 $515,000 00166/0118
Jun 14, 2022 $10 00165/0179

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
May 11, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
remodeling of bathroom and kitchen. painting of entire unit.
By New Hope Constructtion
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1162007
Open $73,000
Sep 19, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
open walls for the plumber to access pipes (As directed by Houghton Plumbing), add framing to secure pipes, remove and reinstall cabinets…
By Rufo Cleaning and Maintenace
Permit #qu2z-8suj:242665
Closed $46,500
Sep 23, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Remove cabinet in kitchen and open wall for Plumber.  Plumber will replace the back to back kitchen riser.  Install framing for plumber to…
By Rufo Cleaning and Maintenance
Permit #qu2z-8suj:145064
Open $25,000
Aug 26, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Open walls for plumbing repair and rebuild walls in apartments 10.21.31.41 and electrical Room
By Rufo Cleaning and Maintenance
Permit #qu2z-8suj:139910
Open $19,800
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

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

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 419 402
Year built 1,900 1,900
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
402 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 402 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $2,933
Assessed Value $461,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
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:

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

16 Chauncy # 53, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 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
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.4 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 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 | #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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.0 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
1.7 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
2.0 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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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Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $555/mo
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Property History

Market Insights

2
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Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
May 16, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Reduced
May 12, 2026
$479,000 $5,000 (-1.03%)
From $484,000 to $479,000 (-1.0%)
Price Reduced
Mar 27, 2026
$484,000 $10,000 (-2.02%)
From $494,000 to $484,000 (-2.0%)
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Listed for Sale
Mar 6, 2026
$494,000
Original listing
Agent: Kim Walker Chin Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Previous Transaction - MLS #72905916
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 22, 2021
$470,000
MLS #72905916

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 12, 2026 Price Changed $479,000 -$5,000
Mar 27, 2026 Price Changed $484,000 -$10,000
Mar 6, 2026 New Listing Added $494,000
Dec 22, 2021 Sold $470,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
90 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,192
Total Price Drop
-$15,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $2,933 $461,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,933
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$555
Monthly
Assessed Value
$461,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kim Walker Chin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID BB900860
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated May 16, 2026 7:51 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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