Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesCloset - Double
LevelThird
17 Frost Street # 17, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140 • Porter Square
$1,970,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,975,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,970,000
Difference:
$5,000 (-0.3%)
Performance Metrics
99.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$734
Sale $/sq ft:
$733
This property sold for $733 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.3% below the original asking price.
With only 25 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$733/sq ft
Area Median
$888/sq ft
Difference
17.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
This modern property stands alone far from the street, sited within a hidden 5-unit enclave framed by mature trees & plantings. The chic 5-bedroom home showcases a dramatic open floor plan offering a fireplace, walls of windows, high ceilings, built-ins and floor-to-ceiling bookcases, study areas, and doors to the private deck & gardens with planters and flower beds. The modern eat-in cook's kitchen has an island, glossy cabinetry, marble countertops, and high-end appliances. The primary suite has a fireplace, 3 closets, balcony, and en-suite 4-piece bath. Direct access to the garage from the lower level. Conveniently located within a half-mile radius of Porter Square, Lesley & Harvard Law. Living here allows immediate access to the arts, fine dining, and locally owned shops. With only two previous owners, this young property offers the space and flexibility to accommodate working from home, entertaining, housing guests, and creating.
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Property History
Market Insights
24.1%
Price Range
26
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73581689
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 23, 2026
$2,595,000
MLS #73581689 - Active
Current Active Listing - MLS #73581604
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 23, 2026
$2,595,000
MLS #73581604 - Active
Sold
Dec 1, 2022
$1,970,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 26
Listed for Sale
Sep 21, 2022
$1,975,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,595,000 | - | - | MLS #73581689 - Active |
| 09/23/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,595,000 | - | - | MLS #73581604 - Active |
| 12/01/2022 | ✓ Sold | $1,970,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/21/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,975,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10,187 | $2,116,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,187
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$2,116,700
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1987
Living Area
2,689 sq ft
Lot Size
0.0000
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
2
Basement
None
Laundry
Second Floor
Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Office, Study, Bathroom
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
None
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,187
Assessed Value
$2,116,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Free Standing. Condo Deed
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
26 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1987
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,689 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions12 x 12
LevelThird
Dimensions11 x 9
FeaturesBalcony / Deck
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 9
FeaturesBalcony / Deck, Closet - Double
LevelSecond
Dimensions8 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Balcony / Deck, Closet - Double
LevelSecond
Dimensions6 x 3
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 11
FeaturesExterior Access
LevelFirst
Dimensions19 x 13
FeaturesKitchen Island, Exterior Access
LevelFirst
Dimensions8 x 8
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
LevelFirst
Dimensions16 x 11
FeaturesWindow(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 8
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Office, Study, Bathroom
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Second Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1987
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.8 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 mi
|
#246 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.7 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.3 mi
|
#47 of 825
|
Score: 62.5
Dropped 44 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
385 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.4 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.7 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.0 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
Porter Square
17 Frost Street # 17, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone
617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID
TM331934
Office MLS ID
AN6200
Listing Data Updated
Dec 15, 2022 10:00 AM 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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