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3 Chauncy Terrace # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$775,000
Est. $5,172/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
824
Sq Ft
$941
Price/Sq Ft
1925
Year Built
31
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 13, 2025 • MLS# 73390492 Copied!

About this home

A block from Harvard Law School, 2 blocks from Harvard’s Science Center, rare & beautiful 2-bedroom 1st-floor, 1-level condominium in rare mews-like early 20th-c. brick building. Tucked away on landscaped walkway off 1-way residential side street. With private front & rear entrances, residence feels like a single-family. High ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, a handsome fireplace with a distinctive glazed tile surround, an efficient kitchen surrounded by windows, & central AC set this unique property apart. 1 bedroom has a very large square opening to the living room, allowing natural light & a 2nd light exposure into the ‘public’ spaces. 2nd bedroom also has multiple windows, & built-in shelves, plus a private exterior French door, making it an ideal & bright home office. A 5-window curved bay with a built-in banquette, lovely views from the unit’s windows, a deeded garage parking space, private storage, & high owner-occupancy further distinguish this exceptional offering.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner METCALF, SHEPLEY
Mailing Address 5 CHAUNCY TER UNIT 1, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $883,000
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,174
CPA Surcharge 3% ($138)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,312

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $883,000 $883,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 3, 2023 $100 82177/0524
May 26, 2021 $595,000 77866/0379
Jun 18, 2018 $938,000 71173/0545
Oct 24, 2014 $475,000 64407/0319
May 9, 2014 $1 63593/0533
May 24, 2013 $481,000 61870/0211
Feb 12, 2013 $1 61191/0139
Jul 2, 2012 $495,000 59437/0486
Apr 30, 2007 $345,000 49374/0313
Dec 14, 2004 $1 44296/0089
Aug 22, 2004 $100 43102/0157
Aug 25, 1995 $142,000 25599/0221
Jun 26, 1981 $40,000 14330/0522

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
1925
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
824 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $835,000
Final Sale Price: $775,000
Difference: $60,000 (-7.2%)
Performance Metrics
92.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
31
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,013
Sale $/sq ft: $941
This property sold for $941 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 31 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 16 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$941/sq ft
Area Average
$368/sq ft
Difference
+155.6%

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 1925
Living Area 824 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Patio, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Assigned, Off Street, Deeded, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $5,149
Assessed Value $790,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1925
Effective Year (Renovated): 1980
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Garden
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, Assigned, Off Street, Deeded, Paved, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

3 Chauncy Terrace # 3, 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
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.3 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
1.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.7 mi
Grades 01-12
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
0.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
1.0 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
1.6 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
1.9 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
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.5 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

1.3%
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33
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 8, 2025
$775,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 33
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Listed for Sale
Jun 13, 2025
$785,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 13, 2025 New Listing Added $785,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
31 days
Price per Sq Ft
$941

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,149 $790,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,149
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$624
Monthly
Assessed Value
$790,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Aug 10, 2025 8:48 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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