172 Putnam Ave # 2, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
$390,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$425,000
Final Sale Price:
$390,000
Difference:
$35,000 (-8.2%)
Performance Metrics
91.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
59
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$469
Sale $/sq ft:
$430
This property sold for $430 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 8.2% below the original asking price.
The property spent 59 days on market before selling.
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Property History
Market Insights
54.5%
Price Range
60
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73443038
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Previously Sold
Nov 6, 2025
$857,000
MLS #73443038
Sold
Sep 30, 2007
$390,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 60
Listed for Sale
Apr 26, 2007
$410,000
Original listing
Agent: Y. Alexander Fox
Office: Iggyshouse Realty, Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $857,000 | - | - | MLS #73443038 |
| 09/30/2007 | ✓ Sold | $390,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/26/2007 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $410,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $2,833 | $378,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,833
Tax Year 2007
HOA Fee
$334
Per month
Assessed Value
$378,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
906 sq ft
Lot Size
0.0000
Stories
1
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Unit Control
Cooling
Individual
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public, City/town Water
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,833
Assessed Value
$378,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$334
Fee Includes
Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
Hot Water, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
60 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
906 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Unit Control
Cooling:
Individual
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:
2
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.1 mi
|
#16 of 825
|
Score: 65.4
Improved 27 spots from last year
+7.2 above state avg
401 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
A
Amigos School
0.3 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
A-
Morse School
0.6 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
Middle Schools
3 schools
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.1 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
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.3 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.7 mi
Grades 08-12
JRI Bay Cove School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
172 Putnam Ave # 2, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Y. Alexander Fox
Listing Office
Iggyshouse Realty, Inc.
Office Phone
888-321-4449
Agent MLS ID
BB922688
Office MLS ID
BB5975
Listing Data Updated
Apr 1, 2025 2:43 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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