1697 Cambridge Street # 6, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$550,000
Est. $2,927/month
1
Baths
470
Sq Ft
$1,170
Price/Sq Ft
1940
Year Built
Condominium
Type
10
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73287482

About this home

In a premier Mid-Cambridge location, 1697 Cambridge Street Unit 6 is that rare studio with charm to spare and stunning updates — perfect for students, professionals & investors alike! Renovated with a gorgeous custom kitchen, lovely hardwood floors & new fixtures, Unit 6 awaits its lucky new owner! A spacious foyer offers ample room for entry furnishings, plus a roomy closet for coats, boots & other storage. Beautiful, refinished, original windows flood the main room with natural light. There is ample space for a seating area as well as a large bed and the room has an alcove well-suited for a home office set-up, with 2 sizable closets on either end. The updated eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry with in cab & under cab lighting, soapstone counters with ample storage and counter space, along with space for a table & chairs. Just around the corner from Harvard Yard, enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, the Red Line and all this quintessential Cambridge location has to offer!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $485,000
Final Sale Price: $550,000
Difference: +$65,000 (+13.4%)
Performance Metrics
113.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,032
Sale $/sq ft: $1,170
This property sold for $1,170 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1940
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
470 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Steam
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features
In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Basement Details
Y

Exterior & Structure

Roof
Rubber
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Parking Features
On Street

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
HOA Fee
$296
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Amenities
Hot Water
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$2,701
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$445,800
Parcel Number
409688
Zoning
RES

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Building Name
1697-1699 Cambridge Street Condominium
Attached Property
Yes
Disclosures
Unit is legally known as #6, but labeled as #2 in the building. There is a crack in the door panel on the microwave.

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

1697 Cambridge Street # 6, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $225
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $296
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

11.8%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 25, 2024
$550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
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Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2024
$485,000
Original listing
Agent: Denman Drapkin Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 9, 2024 New Listing Added $485,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
10 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,170

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $2,701 $445,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,701
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$296
Monthly
Assessed Value
$445,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Denman Drapkin Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM328243
Office MLS ID AN2606

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