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5 Brewer Street # 5, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$699,900
Est. $4,437/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
703
Sq Ft
$996
Price/Sq Ft
1914
Year Built
10 hours 51 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 4, 2026 • MLS# 73482794 Copied!

About this home

Harvard Square treetop retreat bathed in sunlight with oversized windows in every room. Enjoy the urban lifestyle right outside your doorstep with restaurants, cafes, Harvard University activities and the Charles River while living on a one block long street that provides a touch of serenity. This lovely top floor home has an open living area with a breakfast bar, lots of countertop space and gas cooking. In addition, the two bedrooms are at opposite ends for enhanced privacy. Condos rarely come up in the Square, make this one your Cambridge retreat. Laundry in unit, small deck, large locked storage room in basement with interior and exterior entrance for bikes. Building envelope completely redone in 2017 (roof, painting/siding, windows, portico addition). Floors just refinished and bathroom enhanced.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HOLMES, AMANDA
Mailing Address 5 BREWER ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $755,900
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,430
CPA Surcharge 3% ($115)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,545

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $755,900 $755,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 16, 2023 $1 81667/0489
Feb 27, 2023 $725,000 81279/0316
Oct 14, 2016 $100 68205/0439
Nov 6, 2014 $424,000 64475/0451
Sep 25, 2006 $1 48215/0250
May 12, 1993 $49,000 23160/0488
Nov 28, 1986 $246,000 00000/0000

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

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 703 703
Year built 1,914 1,914
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 5, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1914
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
703 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Open House Schedule

08
Mar
Sunday, March 8
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
07
Mar
Saturday, March 7
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1914
Living Area 703 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,779
Assessed Value $716,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1914
Effective Year (Renovated): 1987
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
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

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

5 Brewer Street # 5, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.1 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
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.3 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.3 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
Fayerweather Street School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.0 mi
Grades 01-12
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.6 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
1.3 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.7 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
2.0 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2026
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Cathleen L. Lane Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 4, 2026 New Listing Added $699,900

Market Statistics

Time on Market
10 hours 51 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$996

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,779 $716,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,779
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$300
Per month
Assessed Value
$716,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Cathleen L. Lane
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB807294
Office MLS ID AN8365
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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