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253 Norfolk Street # 7, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Inman Square
$700,000
Est. $4,446/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
719
Sq Ft
$974
Price/Sq Ft
1896
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 22, 2021 • MLS# 72853836 Copied!

About this home

Amazing loft-style condo with garage parking at the historic Chocolate Factory in Inman Square! This 2nd floor condo offers 9½ foot ceilings, hardwood floors & plentiful windows for natural light. The expansive living room is large enough for dedicated living & dining areas. The spacious bedroom has bamboo floors & 2 closets. Updated galley kitchen has a full suite of Frigidaire SS appliances & the granite countertops & maple cabinets make it a wonderful space to cook in! There is central air, in unit laundry & garage parking. This professionally managed building has an intercom for guests & shared outside patio behind the building. Located on a tree-lined street in vibrant Inman Sq, midway between Central & Union Squares, this condo is perfect for owner-occupants, parents looking for a “Kiddie Condo”, or investors. Tons of nearby restaurants, cafes, shops, entertainment & just ½ mile to the Central Sq red line MBTA & the future Union Sq green line MBTA. Offers due Tuesday, June 29@12p

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
719 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $675,000
Final Sale Price: $700,000
Difference: +$25,000 (+3.7%)
Performance Metrics
103.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $939
Sale $/sq ft: $974
This property sold for $974 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.7% 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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 41 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$974/sq ft
Area Average
$354/sq ft
Difference
+175.3%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1896
Living Area 719 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Bamboo, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $3,669
Assessed Value $611,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Bamboo, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1896
Effective Year (Renovated): 1998
Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Loft
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under

Location

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Neighborhood

Inman Square

253 Norfolk Street # 7, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

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Property Tax $306
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $400/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Payment Over Time

Interest
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73477838
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Feb 17, 2026
$2,550
MLS #73477838 - Active
Sold
Aug 4, 2021
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Previous Transaction - MLS #72814456
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 28, 2021
$698,000
MLS #72814456
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Listed for Sale
Jun 22, 2021
$675,000
Original listing
Agent: Denman Drapkin Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 16, 2026 Sold $2,550
Jun 28, 2021 Sold $698,000
Jun 22, 2021 New Listing Added $675,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$974

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $3,669 $611,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,669
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$400
Monthly
Assessed Value
$611,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Denman Drapkin Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM328243
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Aug 6, 2021 11:31 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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