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298 Brookline St # 298, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$660,000
Est. $4,030/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,213
Sq Ft
$544
Price/Sq Ft
1894
Year Built
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 17, 2018 • MLS# 72380802 Copied!

About this home

Fantastic opportunity in the lovely tree-lined neighborhood of Cambridgeport with tons of potential! This condo is perfect for someone looking to live close to the city and is in one of the best locations to invest, sitting right in the middle of Harvard and MIT! This space also offers the opportunity to make some updates or change the layout and make it completely your own! This extremely spacious top floor unit features 3 large bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, and private porch. This exceptional location is just blocks to Magazine Beach Park, Whole Foods, Trader Joes and Central Square. Very close to public transportation in and out of the city using the 47 Bus Route or the Red Line T. Walking distance to the BU bridge and Boston University and a short walk to the Morse Elementary school and public pool, as well as all of the shops and restaurants that Cambridge has to offer!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 298 BROOKLINE ST LLC
Mailing Address 101 BOGLE ST, WESTON, MA, 02493

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $787,900
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,617
CPA Surcharge 3% ($121)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,738

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $787,900 $787,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 24, 2021 $1 77837/0290
Aug 7, 2002 $285,000 36078/0108
Dec 3, 1976 $30,000 13104/0735

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Dec 13, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Two-Family
strip and reroof
By mjt home improvement inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:155478
Open $50,000
Feb 18, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Two-Family
Add a new bathroom on each unit.  Gut out both units existing bathrooms and kitchens. Install new and paint throughout the units.
By n/a
Permit #qu2z-8suj:30469
Open $81,000
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

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 (86.1% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,213 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $629,000
Final Sale Price: $660,000
Difference: +$31,000 (+4.9%)
Performance Metrics
104.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $519
Sale $/sq ft: $544
This property sold for $544 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 18 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$544/sq ft
Area Average
$409/sq ft
Difference
+33.1%

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 1894
Living Area 1,213 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,621
Assessed Value $575,600

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1894
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

298 Brookline St # 298, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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
A
Amigos School
0.4 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.9 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
Shady Hill School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.4 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
Fayerweather Street School
3.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.4 mi
Grades 01-12
A-
Morse School
0.2 mi | #238 of 824 | Score: 53.0
Improved 45 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
328 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.4 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
1.4 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.6 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.4 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

31.6%
Price Range
5
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73530336
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 4, 2026
$920,000
MLS #73530336 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72718752
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 13, 2020
$820,000
MLS #72718752
Sold
Aug 31, 2018
$660,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 5
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Listed for Sale
Aug 17, 2018
$629,000
Original listing
Agent: Taylor Johnson Office: Engel & Volkers Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 4, 2026 Sold $920,000
Oct 13, 2020 Sold $820,000
Aug 17, 2018 New Listing Added $629,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$544

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $3,621 $575,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,621
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$2,289
Annually
Assessed Value
$575,600

Listing Information

Listing Office Engel & Volkers Boston
Agent MLS ID CN215851
Office MLS ID AN3691
Listing Data Updated Sep 4, 2018 8:40 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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