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309 Elm St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$540,000
Est. $3,468/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
670
Sq Ft
$806
Price/Sq Ft
1915
Year Built
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 24, 2021 • MLS# 72789393 Copied!

About this home

Ground floor apartment in Inman Sq, close to Union Sq subway stop (opening in 2021) and the $1.5 billion USQ mixed-use transit-oriented development. Three full bedrooms, one bathroom, and a kitchen/living room open space. Hardwood floors, laundry in-building, basement space for storage, car parking on-street. Easily reach MIT, Harvard and Central Square. 20 minutes to Downtown Boston by public transit in late 2021.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HENKE, ULRICH & MARGARET HENKE
Mailing Address 309 ELM ST UNIT 2, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $522,700
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,063
CPA Surcharge 3% ($74)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,137

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $522,700 $522,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Feb 21, 2025 $595,000 83789/0436
Aug 9, 2024 $595,000 83111/0383
Jan 24, 2024 $500,000 82423/0546
Jul 21, 2023 $609,000 81797/0535
Jun 7, 2023 $1 81625/0327
Apr 14, 2021 $1 77508/0244
Feb 19, 2021 $545,000 77006/0433
Mar 10, 2016 $1 66914/0047
May 28, 2014 $269,900 63665/0411
Apr 25, 2014 $262,000 63527/0500

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 (89.3% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
670 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $549,000
Final Sale Price: $540,000
Difference: $9,000 (-1.6%)
Performance Metrics
98.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $819
Sale $/sq ft: $806
This property sold for $806 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% below the original asking price.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$806/sq ft
Area Average
$297/sq ft
Difference
+171.2%

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 1915
Living Area 670 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,489
Assessed Value $432,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
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Basement: Y
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1915
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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Patio & Porch:
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Parking & Garage

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Neighborhood

309 Elm St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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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
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.3 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.
2.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.3 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
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.5 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-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.1 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
2.1 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
0.7 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
0.8 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property Tax $207
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $330/mo
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Property History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
144
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73523266
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Currently Listed
May 23, 2026
$3,500
MLS #73523266 - Active
Sold
Apr 30, 2021
$540,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 144
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Listed for Sale
Feb 24, 2021
$549,000
Original listing
Agent: Derek Greene Office: The Greene Realty Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 23, 2026 Sold $3,500
Feb 24, 2021 New Listing Added $549,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$806

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $2,489 $432,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,489
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$330
Monthly
Assessed Value
$432,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Derek Greene
Listing Office The Greene Realty Group
Agent MLS ID CT004394
Office MLS ID K95593
Listing Data Updated May 7, 2021 9:31 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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