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161 Cushing St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Strawberry Hill
$1,375,000
Est. $7,721/month
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,478
Sq Ft
$555
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1925
Year Built
60
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 21, 2021 • MLS# 72869477 Copied!

About this home

West Cambridge Two Family 6+6 rooms close to golf course, Fresh Pond, and Shopping. Easy access to Harvard Sq., Mass Pike, and Rt 2. Well Maintained by the current owner with all separate utilities and maintenance free exterior (vinyl). There is driveway parking for 2 cars. Currently run as an income property, This means it can be delivered vacant so it has development potential to be turned into two Condos. Please see floor plans and note the basement and attic spaces are unfinished and have room for expansion potential.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 161 CUSHING STREET LLC
Mailing Address 105 CROSS ST, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02145

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning B
Style OLD STYLE TWO FAM

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,551,400
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,091
CPA Surcharge 3% ($255)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,346

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $569,300 $982,100 $1,551,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 16, 2021 $1,375,000 79151/0190

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_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,478 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
2
Levels
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,595,000
Final Sale Price: $1,375,000
Difference: $220,000 (-13.8%)
Performance Metrics
86.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
60
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $644
Sale $/sq ft: $555
This property sold for $555 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 60 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1925
Living Area 2,478 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $6,815
Assessed Value $1,164,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Strawberry Hill

161 Cushing St, 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
Fayerweather Street School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.4 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.
1.9 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.5 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
2.8 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
B+
Haggerty School
< 0.1 mi | #254 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Improved 122 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
250 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.5 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
2.2 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
3.1 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
3.4 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
2.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.5 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

25.9%
Price Range
61
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 18, 2021
$1,375,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 61
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 21, 2021
$1,595,000
Original listing
Agent: David Lilley Office: RE/MAX Destiny
Previous Transaction - MLS #72207472
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 31, 2019
$1,181,818
MLS #72207472

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 7, 2026 Sold $2,995,000
Jul 21, 2021 New Listing Added $1,595,000
Jan 31, 2019 Sold $1,181,818

Market Statistics

Days on Market
60 days
Price per Sq Ft
$555

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $6,815 $1,164,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,815
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$1,164,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent David Lilley
Listing Office RE/MAX Destiny
Agent MLS ID BB301030
Office MLS ID BB9927
Listing Data Updated Nov 19, 2021 8:10 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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