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172 Fayerweather St # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$640,000
Est. $3,977/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,075
Sq Ft
$595
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
3
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 1, 2017 • MLS# 72260506 Copied!

About this home

Well kept home close to Huron Village and Harvard Square is a marriage of character and modern amenities. Two good sized bedrooms, both with bay windows and one with french doors. The living dining area is two distinct rooms, but open enough for entertaining. Dining room has a built in china hutch and in the living room a decorative fireplace with a large bay window allowing for great light. The kitchen offers a great amount of counter space and gas cooking with stainless steel appliances and a separate pantry that leads to a private back deck and common side yard with garden area. Basement storage and common washer and dryer round out this wonderful home.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,075 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $575,000
Final Sale Price: $640,000
Difference: +$65,000 (+11.3%)
Performance Metrics
111.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $535
Sale $/sq ft: $595
This property sold for $595 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$595/sq ft
Area Average
$466/sq ft
Difference
+27.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,075 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,532
Assessed Value $544,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
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Basement: Y
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Detached, 2/3 Family
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Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
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Location

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Neighborhood

172 Fayerweather St # 1, 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
Cambridge Montessori School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.5 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
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.2 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.1 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
2.1 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+
Peabody School
0.6 mi | #278 of 824 | Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.7 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
2.4 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
2.7 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
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.8 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 Tax $294
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Property History

Market Insights

40.7%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73343873
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 2, 2025
$970,000
MLS #73343873
Previous Transaction - MLS #72746620
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 9, 2020
$759,000
MLS #72746620
Sold
Dec 29, 2017
$640,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
Dec 1, 2017
$575,000
Original listing
Agent: Joe Schutt Office: Unit Realty Group, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 2, 2025 Sold $970,000
Dec 9, 2020 Sold $759,000
Dec 1, 2017 New Listing Added $575,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$595

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $3,532 $544,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,532
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$246
Monthly
Assessed Value
$544,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joe Schutt
Listing Office Unit Realty Group, LLC
Agent MLS ID BB802919
Office MLS ID AN0128
Listing Data Updated Dec 30, 2017 9:45 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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