47 Cogswell Ave # 27, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Porter Square
$392,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,205
Sq Ft
$325
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1982
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
116
Days on Market
Sold Listed Oct 10, 2005 • MLS# 70275718 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $419,500
Final Sale Price: $392,000
Difference: $27,500 (-6.6%)
Performance Metrics
93.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
116
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $348
Sale $/sq ft: $325
This property sold for $325 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.6% below the original asking price.

At 116 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Open LOFT style townhouse w/3 levels MINUITES to Porter & Davis Sq. Attached garage has direct access to 1st floor office/2nd bedroom. Main floor has 18'cathedral ceiling living area with gas fireplace, dinning room &Kitchen. Off of the dinning area is sliding glass doors that open to a private fenced in yard w/deck. Large master bedroom on the 3rd floor loft area w/renovated bath and walk-in closet. New Anderson windows through out & 5 new Velux skyligts.NO CONDO FEES

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Property History

Market Insights

99%
Price Range
124
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73564154
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 15, 2026
$4,150
MLS #73564154 - Active
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Sold
Mar 17, 2006
$392,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 124
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Listed for Sale
Oct 10, 2005
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Dana Schaefer Office: Paragon Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $2,761 $354,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,761
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$354,900

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1982
Living Area 1,205 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Stories 3
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Other
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,761
Assessed Value $354,900

HOA & Community

Fee Includes N/a
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Fee Simple Townhouse Deeded As A Single Family. Taxes Are Without Res. Exemption
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse","Loft"]
Unit/Building 27
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 116 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1982
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,205 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1982
Structure Type: Townhouse, Loft
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Other
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage
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
Cambridge Friends School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.3 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
Cambridge Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.0 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
2.0 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
B+
Peabody School
0.3 mi | #280 of 825 | Score: 51.4
Improved 82 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
320 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.3 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.7 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
2.1 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
2.4 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.2 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.6 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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Neighborhood

Porter Square

47 Cogswell Ave # 27, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Listing Information

Listing Agent Dana Schaefer
Listing Office Paragon Properties
Office Phone 617-247-9999
Agent MLS ID NB110142
Office MLS ID NB9115
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 10:50 PM EDT
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