166 Charles St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$1,495,000
Est. $7,957/month
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,174
Sq Ft
$688
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1854
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73212060

About this home

Opportunity awaits at 166 Charles St in Cambridge, just 2 blocks to Life-Sciences Hub, Kendall Sq. Providing quick and easy access to MIT, Harvard, and downtown Boston, as well as two T-Stops, you can't ask for a more ideally situated address. Here's a well cared for two-family home set off the street with tons of privacy. With two bedrooms on the first floor and four in the second floor unit, this house is perfect for multi-generational living, an income property, or possible condo conversion. The focal point of the 1st floor is a lovely, renovated kitchen with an island and a dining area, and sliding doors that lead directly to an amazing, over-sized deck, perfect for entertaining large groups. The spacious upstairs unit has 4 bedrooms, skylights, and large eat-in kitchen with a dining/sun room area. Additionally, there is potential to expand into the basement. Finally, get away from it all in the serene and secluded back yard, framed by a wall of ivy.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,495,000
Final Sale Price: $1,495,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $688
Sale $/sq ft: $688
This property sold for $688 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,174 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
3
Levels
3

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Open Floorplan, Slider, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Window Features
Skylight(s)

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Balcony/Deck, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Deck - Wood
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.08 acres
Lot Size
3,401 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0800
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Oven
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
110 Volts, 60 Amps/Less

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$7,147
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$1,207,300
Parcel Number
M:00027 L:00074,400764
Zoning
C-1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual

Location

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Neighborhood

East Cambridge

166 Charles St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $596
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

10
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 30, 2024
$1,495,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
Mar 13, 2024
$1,495,000
Original listing
Agent: David Lilley Office: RE/MAX Destiny

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 13, 2024 New Listing Added $1,495,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$688

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $7,147 $1,207,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,147
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,207,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent David Lilley
Listing Office RE/MAX Destiny
Agent MLS ID BB301030
Office MLS ID BB9927

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