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1783 Massachusetts Avenue # 6, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Porter Square
$740,000
Est. $4,610/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
944
Sq Ft
$784
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
22
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 31, 2020 • MLS# 72701539 Copied!

About this home

Beautiful light graces this lovely condo on the third floor of landmark building, between Porter & Harvard Square. Enjoy seasonal sunset views from the generous living room and dining room with French doors and curved bay. Sheltering at home will be a pleasure, while visions of dinner parties-to-come dance in your head. High ceilings, hardwood floors, spacious master bedroom, second bedroom/study, tiled bath with new plumbing & vanity, updated galley kitchen complete this 944 square foot condo. Shared outdoor area, bike room, large private storage in basement. Seller installing w/d hook-up in kitchen pending trustee approval of master plumber's application. Professionally managed building, near the Red Line, Commuter Rail, Lesley College, Harvard University, Porter Square Shopping Center, and a choice of restaurants. One could live here easily without a car. 95 Walk Score.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner VIGDEN, MICHIKO N., DANIEL G VIGDEN TRUSTEE OF MICHIKO N. VIGDEN REV TRS
Mailing Address 8 NEWPORT RD UNIT 1, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $856,100
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,017
CPA Surcharge 3% ($133)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,150

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $856,100 $856,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 26, 2025 $1 84282/0043
Nov 20, 2024 $10 83492/0530
Apr 12, 2024 $1 82659/0479
Feb 16, 2024 $100 82490/0487
May 22, 2023 $100 81559/0209
Apr 27, 2023 $875,000 81468/0198
Mar 3, 2023 $157,000 81298/0242
Feb 7, 2023 $1 81229/0464
Oct 7, 2022 $1 80807/0162
Jun 29, 2022 $1 80351/0594
Jan 21, 2022 $850,000 79574/0020
Jul 12, 2021 $855,000 78221/0341
Jun 3, 2021 $850,000 77932/0510
Feb 8, 2021 $1 76902/0083
Jan 25, 2021 $730,000 76777/0490
Aug 14, 2020 $820,000 75370/0076
Sep 6, 2018 $768,000 71585/0556
Aug 7, 2018 $750,000 71439/0050
Jul 30, 2018 $1 71392/0036
Jun 26, 2018 $799,000 71216/0162
Apr 18, 2018 $752,000 70889/0083
Aug 11, 2017 $770,000 69760/0283
Jun 26, 2017 $810,000 69496/0186
Jun 28, 2011 $455,000 57053/0025
May 20, 2011 $419,000 56886/0065
Dec 3, 2010 $466,500 55977/0452
Oct 29, 2007 $450,000 50280/0501
Aug 28, 2004 $1 43595/0495
Aug 26, 2004 $1 43595/0495
Apr 20, 2004 $100 42533/0533
May 15, 2002 $405,000 35470/0451
Jul 12, 2001 $457,500 33241/0042
Aug 11, 1998 $229,000 28953/0077
Jun 16, 1998 $237,000 28712/0532
Nov 26, 1997 $188,000 27917/0233
Jul 30, 1996 $68,000 26538/0014
May 16, 1995 $100,000 25344/0509
Jul 22, 1993 $94,500 23433/0223
Jun 18, 1990 $185,500 20603/0488
Dec 20, 1983 $46,500 15370/0470
Jul 31, 1981 $56,500 14369/0239

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
Match: geocode_proximity (88.4% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
944 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $739,000
Final Sale Price: $740,000
Difference: +$1,000 (+0.1%)
Performance Metrics
100.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $783
Sale $/sq ft: $784
This property sold for $784 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 28 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$784/sq ft
Area Average
$355/sq ft
Difference
+120.9%

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 944 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Common, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,761
Assessed Value $633,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Common, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Porter Square

1783 Massachusetts Avenue # 6, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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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 Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.8 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.
1.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 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
1.7 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
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.3 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 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
1.4 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
1.7 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
2.0 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
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 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

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73515765
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Currently Listed
May 10, 2026
$3,650
MLS #73515765 - Active
Sold
Sep 30, 2020
$740,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
Jul 31, 2020
$739,000
Original listing
Agent: Holly Almgren Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 10, 2026 Sold $3,650
Jul 31, 2020 New Listing Added $739,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$784

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $3,761 $633,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,761
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$355
Monthly
Assessed Value
$633,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Holly Almgren
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID BB301011
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Oct 1, 2020 7:02 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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