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281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • Kendall Square
$1,925,000
Est. $10,581/month
7
Beds
4
Baths
4,058
Sq Ft
$474
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1894
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 10, 2019 • MLS# 72599670 Copied!

About this home

A stone's throw from Kendall Sq.! This multifamily home has been well maintained and occupied by the same family for many decades. Unit #1 includes finished basement area with bath and common laundry. Unit 2 & 3 are almost identical layouts with 2 plus bedrooms. All utilities are separate and each unit had AC splits installed approx. 4 yrs ago. The spacious garage has storage inside, as well as loft style space above with a separate entrance and was used as a workshop area. There are 4 off street parking spaces on Vandine and an additional space used in the front on Cardinal Medeiros. Group showings will be held on 12/12 11:30-1, 12/13 12-1:30 and 12/14 11:30-1pm.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 281 CARDINAL LLC
Mailing Address 228 PARK AVE S PMB 35567, NEW YORK, NY, 10003-1502

Land Use

Use Code 105
Description Three-Family
Zoning C-1
Style DECKER

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,870,600
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,962
CPA Surcharge 3% ($311)
Estimated Annual Tax $11,273

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $665,700 $1,204,900 $1,870,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 19, 2011 $1 57160/0156

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: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 20, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
4,058 sq ft
Total Rooms
17
Stories
4
Levels
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,899,000
Final Sale Price: $1,925,000
Difference: +$26,000 (+1.4%)
Performance Metrics
101.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $468
Sale $/sq ft: $474
This property sold for $474 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1894
Living Area 4,058 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 17

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,760
Assessed Value $1,313,200

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1894
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Other
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Kendall Square

281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.5 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
1.0 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
St. Peter Elementary School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.7 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.
3.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
King Open School
0.2 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 179 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades 01-06
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.2 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.2 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
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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.5 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.3 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
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

29.5%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73488847
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Currently Listed
Mar 19, 2026
$2,695,000
MLS #73488847 - Active
Sold
Mar 2, 2020
$1,925,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
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Listed for Sale
Dec 10, 2019
$1,899,000
Original listing
Agent: Colleen Sleeper Office: Senne Residential

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 27, 2026 Sold $2,695,000
Dec 10, 2019 New Listing Added $1,899,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
15 days
Price per Sq Ft
$474

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $7,760 $1,313,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,760
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$1,313,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Colleen Sleeper
Listing Office Senne Residential
Agent MLS ID BB801285
Office MLS ID AN3737
Listing Data Updated Mar 9, 2020 5:11 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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