42 Jefferson St # 3, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141
$649,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
796
Sq Ft
$815
Price/Sq Ft
1873
Year Built
1
Garage Space
46
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 26, 2026 • MLS# 73492139 Copied! • Updated Jun 3, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $689,000
Final Sale Price: $649,000
Difference: $40,000 (-5.8%)
Performance Metrics
94.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
46
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $866
Sale $/sq ft: $815
This property sold for $815 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 46 days on market before selling.

About this home

Discover this sun-filled top-floor 3-bedroom condo at 42 Jefferson St #3, offering a spacious open layout and hardwood floors throughout. Renovated in 2007, the home features an eat-in kitchen with gas stove, in-unit laundry, and a flexible third bedroom ideal for a home office. Enjoy a deeded garage parking space plus exclusive use of the full right side of the driveway. The tiled full bath is generously sized, while pull-down attic access and a dedicated basement area provide exceptional storage. Recent updates include replacement windows, a 2024 heat pump system for efficient heating and cooling, a 2018 hot water tank, and new spray foam attic insulation (2023) for enhanced comfort. With a Walk Score of 96 and just 0.6 miles to Union Square Station, you’re moments from Lechmere, Kendall, Inman Square, shops, dining, and parks.

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
55%
Price Range
48
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Jun 1, 2026
$649,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 48
📋
Status: Active under contract
Apr 29, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
⏳
Pending Sale
Apr 28, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
↓
Price Reduced
Apr 21, 2026
$649,000 $26,000 (-3.85%)
From $675,000 to $649,000 (-3.9%)
↓
Price Reduced
Apr 8, 2026
$675,000 $14,000 (-2.03%)
From $689,000 to $675,000 (-2.0%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2026
$649,000
Original listing
Agent: Daniel Kessinger Office: Redfin Corp.
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2026
$689,000
Original listing
Agent: Daniel Kessinger Office: Redfin Corp.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72708455
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 23, 2020
$600,000
MLS #72708455
Previous Transaction - MLS #70512118
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 1, 2007
$310,000
MLS #70512118

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,973 $625,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,973
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$294
Per month
Assessed Value
$625,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1873
Living Area 796 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Screens, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,973
Assessed Value $625,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $294
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Buyer And Buyers Agent To Verify All Information And Perform Their Own Due Diligence.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Measurements are approximate and need to be verified by buyer.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans (4)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 48 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
796 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Wired for Sound
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Y
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1873
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Screens, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
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

3 schools
B-
King Open School
0.1 mi | #473 of 825 | Score: 45.4
Dropped 152 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
437 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Cambridgeport School
0.5 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
B
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
0.5 mi | #7 of 12 | Score: 41.9
Improved 616 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
235 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.1 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
0.3 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
Next Wave Junior High School
1.0 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.5 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
NuVu Innovation School
0.9 mi
Grades 08-12
F
Full Circle High School
1.0 mi | #334 of 346 | Score: 23.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
60 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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42 Jefferson St # 3, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

Listing Information

Listing Agent Daniel Kessinger
Listing Office Redfin Corp.
Office Phone 617-340-7803
Agent MLS ID CN242940
Office MLS ID NB3534
Listing Data Updated Jun 3, 2026 10:09 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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