238 Columbia Street # 2W, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$336,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,115
Sq Ft
$301
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1906
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
10
Days on Market
Sold 2002 Listed Feb 8, 2002 • MLS# 30578539 Copied! • Updated Apr 19, 2002

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $334,000
Final Sale Price: $336,000
Difference: +$2,000 (+0.6%)
Performance Metrics
100.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $300
Sale $/sq ft: $301
This property sold for $301 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 48 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$301/sq ft
Area Median
$663/sq ft
Difference
54.6%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

DRAMATIC LOFT-STYLE CONDO IN CONVERTED SYNAGOGUE. ORIGINAL ARCHED AND STAINED GLASS WINDOWS. OVERSIZE PRIVATE DECK. KITCHEN WITH ISLAND AND STACKED WASHER/DRYER IN CLOSET. WOOD FLOORS. LOVELY BUILT-INS. ENTRY WITH WALL-TO-WALL CLOSETS.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

62.9%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73590451
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 14, 2026
$900,000
MLS #73590451 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72137214
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 20, 2017
$750,000
MLS #72137214
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Sold
Apr 19, 2002
$336,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
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Listed for Sale
Feb 8, 2002
$334,000
Original listing
Agent: Lindsay Allison Office: Hammond Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2001 $814 $171,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$814
Tax Year 2001
HOA Fee
$195
Per month
Assessed Value
$171,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1906
Living Area 1,115 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor
Features Entrance Foyer, Den

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $814
Assessed Value $171,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $195
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Association W/right Of 1st Refusal
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2W
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 11 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1906
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,115 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Den
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1906
Effective Year (Renovated): 1982
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
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
0.2 mi | #246 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.7 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.4 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Cambridgeport School
< 0.1 mi | #217 of 825 | Score: 53.9
Improved 89 spots from last year
-4.3 below state avg
256 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.4 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.5 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.9 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.3 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.6 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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238 Columbia Street # 2W, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lindsay Allison
Listing Office Hammond Real Estate
Office Phone 617-497-4400
Agent MLS ID BB901248
Office MLS ID BB1745
Listing Data Updated Apr 19, 2002 10:59 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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