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5 Garden Court # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Avon Hill
$599,000
Est. $4,080/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
651
Sq Ft
$920
Price/Sq Ft
1940
Year Built
31
Days on Market
Pending Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73509590 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to 5 Garden Court, a beautiful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo offering 651 sq ft of comfortable and efficient living space. This charming unit features stunning hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen with modern finishes, and a renovated bathroom designed for both style and function. Filled with fantastic natural light, the spacious living room creates a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With a seamless flow and thoughtfully designed layout, this home maximizes every square foot while offering the comfort and convenience of Cambridge living. 5 Garden court offers two outdoor common spaces, a spacious courtyard, and a front patio wonderful for the spring and summer seasons.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TURKOVICH, RICHARD VON &
Mailing Address 31 SHEPARD ST., CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 199
Description N/A
Zoning B
Style RES CMPLX 4-8 UNITS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $0
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $503,500 $503,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 23, 2022 $651,000 80321/0204
Dec 13, 2021 $615,000 79329/0353
Sep 5, 2017 $100 69881/0157
Oct 24, 2013 $7,302 62830/0153
May 16, 2002 $1,055,000 35482/0053

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jan 19, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Insulating walls and ceilings. Install cabinets and counter top. Rewire kitchen up to code.
By An Abundance LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:158866
Closed $20,000
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

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

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 5,205 651
Year built 1,940 1,940
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
651 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1940
Living Area 651 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Patio, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,615
Assessed Value $529,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1940
Effective Year (Renovated): 2003
Structure Type: Brownstone
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Avon Hill

5 Garden Court # 1, 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
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.6 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
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.8 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.9 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-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 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
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.5 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.1 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
2.4 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
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.6 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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Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
May 18, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
May 8, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Apr 29, 2026
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Christina Green Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 18, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
Apr 29, 2026 New Listing Added $599,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
31 days
Price per Sq Ft
$920

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $3,615 $529,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,615
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$550
Monthly
Assessed Value
$529,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christina Green
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN244009
Office MLS ID AN4583
Listing Data Updated Jun 2, 2026 3:30 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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