2 Avon St. # 5, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$318,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
520
Sq Ft
$612
Price/Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
Condominium
Type
5
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 22, 2005 • MLS# 70177980 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $329,000
Final Sale Price: $318,000
Difference: $11,000 (-3.3%)
Performance Metrics
96.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $633
Sale $/sq ft: $612
This property sold for $612 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.3% below the original asking price.

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

About this home

Don't miss this wonderful, Avon Hill, sunny, one-bedroom home in the perfect location on tree-lined Avon St, just one block to Mass Ave near Harvard Square and Porter Square. This corner unit on the second floor, with it's many large windows, is flooded with light all day, has warm hardwood floors, decorative gas fireplace, gas cooking, balcony off of the kitchen, extra storage in the basement and more. Open House Sunday, 4/24 from 11:00 - 1:15.

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Property History

Market Insights

61.3%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73342024
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 28, 2025
$638,000
MLS #73342024
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Sold
May 26, 2005
$318,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Apr 22, 2005
$329,000
Original listing
Agent: Jane O Donnell Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End Columbus Ave.
Previous Transaction - MLS #30453138
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 16, 2000
$247,000
MLS #30453138
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $879 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$879
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$188
Per month
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 520 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $879
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $188
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
520 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
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Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 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
Shady Hill School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 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
1.5 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.1 mi | #238 of 825 | Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
1.1 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
1.7 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
2.0 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
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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

2 Avon St. # 5, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jane O Donnell
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End Columbus Ave.
Office Phone 617-266-8000
Agent MLS ID BB981204
Office MLS ID BB3027
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:29 PM EDT
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