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2 Potter Park # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$811,000
Est. $4,749/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,048
Sq Ft
$774
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 12, 2020 • MLS# 72708520 Copied!

About this home

Stunning five room one bedroom condo in a beautiful 1880 Queen Anne style 3 unit home. All the classic touches including high ceilings, detailed moldings and hardwood floors. The open attractive Center Hall is large enough for desk and bookcase. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious, fireplaced living room with 2 bay windows. The dining room has a charming built-in hutch and large, customized pantry closet. The kitchen has been updated and has easy access to a lovely, exclusive-use patio and garden area. The generous size master has 2 large closets, and a cozy den loaded with windows for lots of natural light and built-in shelves. Add garage parking, basement laundry and storage and you have the perfect place to call home! Located on a private cul-de-sac off Linnaean Street between Porter and Harvard Squares. Minutes to shopping and public transportation. WILL NOT LAST!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner AMHERST, ALISON M.
Mailing Address 2 POTTER PK UNIT 3, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style FLAT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $941,500
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,517
CPA Surcharge 3% ($148)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,665

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $941,500 $941,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Dec 21, 2023 $925,000 82337/0131
Oct 1, 2020 $811,000 75775/0363
Jul 9, 2004 $499,500 43255/0389
Jan 1, 1998 $495,000 00000/0000

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 (89.7% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,048 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $825,000
Final Sale Price: $811,000
Difference: $14,000 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $787
Sale $/sq ft: $774
This property sold for $774 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 21 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$774/sq ft
Area Average
$266/sq ft
Difference
+190.8%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,048 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Other
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $2,372
Assessed Value $823,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Effective Year (Renovated): 1988
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Other
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

2 Potter Park # 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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 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
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.5 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
1.6 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-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.2 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
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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

18.7%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73505504
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Currently Listed
Apr 22, 2026
$998,000
MLS #73505504 - Active
Sold
Oct 1, 2020
$811,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
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Listed for Sale
Aug 12, 2020
$825,000
Original listing
Agent: Steven Savarese Office: Century 21 Adams KC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 22, 2026 Sold $998,000
Aug 12, 2020 New Listing Added $825,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$774

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $2,372 $823,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,372
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$250
Monthly
Assessed Value
$823,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Steven Savarese
Listing Office Century 21 Adams KC
Agent MLS ID B0683328
Office MLS ID B99241
Listing Data Updated Oct 2, 2020 10:57 AM 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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