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581 Mount Auburn Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$1,579,000
Est. $8,618/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,632
Sq Ft
$968
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1979
Year Built
4 hours 55 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Apr 23, 2026 • MLS# 73506381 Copied!

About this home

CAMBRIDGE LIVING. Highly Sought-After Neighborhood within the "Tree-Lined" West Cambridge, 581 Mount Auburn Street, Single Family Attached LIVES like a Private Home...NO HOA, NO CONDO FEES. Thoughtfully designed 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom spans 1,600+ SF w/ 3 LEVELS + GARAGE PARKING & Central A/C. Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Large windows flood the home w/ natural light + frame serene Cambridge views. First Level features ½ bath, Kitchen w/ White Cabinetry, ample storage + just off the Dining Area is direct access to LARGE PRIVATE ENCLOSED PATIO, an entertainer's dream. Main Level offers spacious Living Room w/ Gas Fireplace + a Bedroom/Flex Room. UPPER LEVEL on the 3rd Floor hosts 2 Bedrooms including Large Primary Suite with THREE CLOSETS. Adjacent Garage, side-by-side Washer/Dryer, included. LOCATION is PRIME! Moments to Fresh Pond, Harvard Sq, Arsenal Yards + nearby Parks/Trails. Easy access to Concord Turnpike & I-90.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1979
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,632 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Open House Schedule

25
Apr
Saturday, April 25
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1979
Living Area 1,632 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Contemporary
Roof None
Features Deck, Patio - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $5,199
Assessed Value $1,289,600

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1979
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

581 Mount Auburn Street # 2, 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
Shady Hill School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.2 mi
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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.0 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.1 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.3 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
B+
Haggerty School
0.4 mi | #254 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Improved 122 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
250 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.4 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
1.7 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
2.8 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
3.0 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
2.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.1 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

Market Insights

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 23, 2026
$1,579,000
Original listing
Agent: Collin Bray Office: Century 21 Cityside
Previous Transaction - MLS #72938770
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 18, 2022
$1,362,000
MLS #72938770

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 23, 2026 New Listing Added $1,579,000
Mar 18, 2022 Sold $1,362,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
4 hours 55 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$968

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,199 $1,289,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,199
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,289,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Collin Bray
Listing Office Century 21 Cityside
Agent MLS ID BB922621
Office MLS ID BB6400
Listing Data Updated Apr 23, 2026 12:01 PM 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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