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1699 Cambridge St # 7, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,100
Est. $216/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
620
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
45
Days on Market
Active Listed Apr 28, 2026 • MLS# 73508617 Copied!

About this home

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Plus One Parking Permit! Just steps from Harvard Yard, this well-maintained, fabulous rear-corner 1st-floor one-bedroom unit offers everything you’ve been looking for.Bright and spacious, this approximately 700 sq ft home features a comfortable living area with abundant natural light, a generously sized bedroom, and an efficient layout ideal for everyday living.Enjoy the rare convenience of on-street permit parking, a valuable asset in this highly sought-after neighborhood. Situated along Cambridge Street, the property provides exceptional access to public transportation, local shops, restaurants, and major commuter routes—making it easy to experience the best of Cambridge living.Laundry in the basement. $1.50 per load. Extra storage room in the basement as well.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MCCARTHY, JOHN &
Mailing Address 1697 CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138-4371

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $667,100
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,909
CPA Surcharge 3% ($100)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,009

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $667,100 $667,100 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 19, 2024 $620,000 00173/0133
Oct 25, 2024 $550,000 00173/0096
Oct 24, 2024 $650,000 00173/0092
Apr 25, 2024 $1 00171/0159
Jun 26, 2023 $445,000 00169/0055
Mar 28, 2023 $100 00168/0100
Mar 22, 2023 $10 00168/0091
Jul 26, 2022 $535,000 00166/0071
Sep 20, 2021 $1 00163/0033
Jul 8, 2021 $517,000 00162/0051

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Nov 12, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
REMOVE/REPLACE 5 EXISTING WINDOWS. WINDOW U-FACTOR: 0.26. NO STRUCTURAL WORK BEING DONE.
By EAST COAST MILLWORK
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1186897 		Open $6,642
Jan 28, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Two-Family
Updates to wiring and kitchen as per plan.  Add / remodel closet per plans.
By Stella Construction & Home Services
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1148649 		Open $65,347
Oct 15, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
REMOVE & REPLACE 5 WINDOWS; LIKE FOR LIKE SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES
By RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
Permit #qu2z-8suj:244544 		Open $13,922
Nov 26, 2018 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Replace nine windows, replace the entry door
By Kai Dong
Permit #qu2z-8suj:25062 		Open $6,775
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

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 761 620 ✗
Match: geocode_proximity (85.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
620 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 620 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

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Laundry: In Building
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
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Neighborhood

1699 Cambridge St # 7, 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.8 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
A
Amigos School
0.9 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.5 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.
2.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.5 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.1 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
1.4 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.4 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.5 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

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Listed for Sale
Apr 28, 2026
$3,100
Original listing
Agent: Bing Shuai Office: DennisJ Associates

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 28, 2026 New Listing Added $3,100 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
45 days
Price per Sq Ft
$5

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Bing Shuai
Listing Office DennisJ Associates
Agent MLS ID CN237486
Office MLS ID AN2742
Listing Data Updated May 19, 2026 2:05 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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