5 Newton Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$491,250
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,186
Sq Ft
$414
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
5
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 18, 2004 • MLS# 70007921 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $489,000
Final Sale Price: $491,250
Difference: +$2,250 (+0.5%)
Performance Metrics
100.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $412
Sale $/sq ft: $414
This property sold for $414 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

SPARKLING 6 ROOM 2 BED PLUS STUDY CAMBRIDGEPORT. 1ST FLLOR CONDO FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILY ROOM AND GUSET BED NOT INCD IN GLA. FRONT PORCH ,HIGH CEILINGS, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN, LIV & DIN ROOMS, DEEDED PARKING, ORIGINAL DETAIL, HDWD FLRS. PETS OK.

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Property History

Market Insights

60.9%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73506287
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 30, 2026
$1,250,000
MLS #73506287
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72886368
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Previously Sold
Oct 5, 2021
$960,000
MLS #72886368
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Sold
May 10, 2004
$491,250
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2004
$489,000
Original listing
Agent: Marc Ostrovsky Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2004 $1,272 $355,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,272
Tax Year 2004
HOA Fee
$200
Per month
Assessed Value
$355,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,186 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric 60 Amps/less
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $1,272
Assessed Value $355,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $200
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Certificate Of Insurance (5)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,186 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 1999
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded
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
A
Amigos School
0.4 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.9 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
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.6 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
Fayerweather Street School
3.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.3 mi
Grades 01-12
A-
Morse School
0.1 mi | #236 of 825 | Score: 53.0
Improved 47 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
335 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.5 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
1.5 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.6 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.6 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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5 Newton Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Marc Ostrovsky
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB910680
Office MLS ID BB2438
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 7:49 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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