FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
43 Essex St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Central Square
$1,395,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,495,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,395,000
Difference:
$100,000 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
46
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$865
Sale $/sq ft:
$807
This property sold for $807 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.
The property spent 46 days on market before selling.
About this home
Rare opportunity to own an exquisite, completely renovated home near trendy Central Sq Cambridge. The high-end finishes and impeccable craftsmanship will exceed your expectations. The absolutely gorgeous main level with private entry is gracious and inviting with an open, sunlit living and dining layout set off by a majestic gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen pops with a quartz waterfall island and countertops, stainless Thermador appliances including an over-sized hood, and designer fixtures. Enjoy a beverage on your private patio located right off the kitchen! Rounding out the main level is a full-size bedroom and full bath. Retreat to the lower level for 3 more bedrooms, including a luxurious master with en-suite bath. Features: Comelit intercom security system, 2-zone heat & a/c with Nest, on-demand Navien hot water, laundry hook-ups, and Marvin windows. One off-street parking space is included. Close to parks, restaurants, shops, Hvd, MIT, & the Red Line.
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Property History
Market Insights
15.5%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73367455
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 2, 2025
$1,650,000
MLS #73367455
Sold
Jun 10, 2019
$1,395,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
Listed for Sale
Mar 28, 2019
$1,395,000
Original listing
Agent: David Lilley
Office: RE/MAX Destiny
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,650,000 | - | - | MLS #73367455 |
| 06/10/2019 | ✓ Sold | $1,395,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/28/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,395,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $0 | $0 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$300
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,729 sq ft
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame, Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
220 Volts
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
0.00
Assessed Value
0.00
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$300 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Property Is Currently Assessed As A Multi Family Condo Buyers Will Pay Their Percentage Ownership Of The Multi Family Tax Bill Until The City Assesses The Condo Separately.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
30 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,729 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelBasement
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelBasement
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelBasement
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelBasement
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (4)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Effective Year (Renovated):
2018
Structure Type:
Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Frame, Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
< 0.1 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-
Cambridgeport School
0.3 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
A
John M Tobin School
0.3 mi
|
#116 of 825
|
Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
3 schools
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.6 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
0.8 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
High Schools
3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.9 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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Neighborhood
Central Square
43 Essex St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
David Lilley
Listing Office
RE/MAX Destiny
Office Phone
617-576-3800
Agent MLS ID
BB301030
Office MLS ID
BB9927
Listing Data Updated
Jun 11, 2019 9:09 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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