Rare opportunity -- Mid-Cambridge carriage house with yard & parking! This lovely attached single-family, fully-renovated in 1980, is move-in ready yet customizable to your needs and taste. Main level offers an open-layout w/ high ceilings, updated kitchen, wood burning stove and direct access to a private fenced yard w/ flowering trees, raised perennial bed, recent bluestone patio and storage shed. Second floor features a primary bedroom w/ large deck overlooking yard, ample closet space and direct access to hall bathroom. The second corner bedroom has a large closet and yard view. A spiral staircase leads to the skylit third floor w/ vaulted ceilings, currently divided into two sleeping spaces with built-in closet and storage. A bathroom w/ shower and laundry complete this space. Tucked back off a one-way residential street between Harvard and Inman Squares, with off-street parking right outside your door, 18 Highland Av is the perfect Cambridge retreat!
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:$1,695,000
Final Sale Price:$1,900,000
Difference:
+$205,000 (+12.1%)
Performance Metrics
112.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:$872
Sale $/sq ft:$977
This property sold for $977 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 12.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Facts & Features
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,944 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Interior Features
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Ductless
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
Third Floor
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Exterior & Structure
Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Carriage House
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Exterior Features
Deck - Wood, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No
Lot & Land
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Lot Size
1,874 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0400
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
1
Parking Features
Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Utilities & Systems
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Community & HOA
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$6,649
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$1,586,300
Parcel Number
M:00112 L:00140,406043
Zoning
B
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
Yes
Disclosures
A few windows have broken seals. Common driveway w/ perpetual right & easement for driveway access & parking.Per seller, 18 Highland pays 1/7 of the cost of plowing. Taxes reflect residential exemption.
Location
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Neighborhood
Mid Cambridge
18 Highland Ave, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Walkability
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Schools
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Estimated Monthly Payment$0
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest$0
Property Tax$554
Homeowners Insurance$200
PMI$0
Property History
Market Insights
10.8%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
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Sold
Feb 29, 2024
$1,900,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Jan 31, 2024
$1,695,000
Original listing
Agent: Lara Gordon CaralisOffice: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Date
Event
Price
Change
$/sqft
Details
02/29/2024
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Sold
$1,900,000
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Property sold
01/31/2024
🏠
Listed for Sale
$1,695,000
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Original listing
Price & Status History
Date
Event
Price
Change
Jan 31, 2024
New Listing Added
$1,695,000
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Market Statistics
Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$977
Tax History
Year
Taxes
Assessment
2024
$6,649
$1,586,300
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,649
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,586,300
Listing Information
Listing AgentLara Gordon Caralis
Listing OfficeGibson Sotheby's International Realty
