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71 Oxford Ave # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Strawberry Hill
$485,000
Est. $3,221/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
832
Sq Ft
$583
Price/Sq Ft
1960
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 18, 2020 • MLS# 72675910 Copied!

About this home

Attention Investors and Owner occupant: Spacious Two Bedroom Condominium in Cambridge's Desirable Strawberry Hill Neighborhood! This unit features an updated kitchen with granite counter top, and stainless steel appliances. A sun filled living room that is large enough to accommodate both a seating area and a dining table. Two nicely sized bedrooms, with ample closet space. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. One deeded Off Street parking space. This fully de-leaded condo is in a well managed brick building located steps to the MBTA, 2 miles to Harvard Square, Walking, jogging &bike trails at fresh pond, and within a Short distance to tennis courts and golf courses. The low condo fee for this 11 unit association includes Heat, Hot water, Water, Sewer, Masted Insurance, Landscaping and Snow Removal. Unit is currently leased trough 08/31/2020. **Virtual 3D Tour Available*

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner OUYANG, LU
Mailing Address 252 GARDEN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style BASEMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $408,200
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $2,392
CPA Surcharge 3% ($54)
Estimated Annual Tax $2,446

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $408,200 $408,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 2, 2022 $530,000 79765/0186
Sep 2, 2020 $485,000 75518/0353
Jun 1, 2020 $498,000 74825/0476
Sep 11, 2018 $433,000 71601/0347
Apr 5, 2018 $380,000 70834/0211
Jan 16, 2018 $1 70513/0406
Dec 27, 2017 $1 70442/0009
Apr 3, 2015 $405,000 65170/0351
Feb 5, 2015 $360,000 64881/0021
Aug 1, 2014 $376,500 64018/0585
Jan 19, 2001 $1,450,000 33163/0210

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
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
832 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $485,000
Final Sale Price: $485,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $583
Sale $/sq ft: $583
This property sold for $583 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$583/sq ft
Area Average
$248/sq ft
Difference
+135.4%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1960
Living Area 832 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

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

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $2,505
Assessed Value $421,800

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1960
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Strawberry Hill

71 Oxford Ave # 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
Fayerweather Street School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.5 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
2.6 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
2.9 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
B+
Haggerty School
0.1 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
1.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.7 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
2.3 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
3.3 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
3.6 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
2.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.7 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

99.3%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73485270
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 11, 2026
$3,200
MLS #73485270 - Active
Sold
Sep 2, 2020
$485,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
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Listed for Sale
Jun 18, 2020
$485,000
Original listing
Agent: Ismail Guessous Office: Bulfinch Boston Realty, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72165356
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 5, 2017
$391,500
MLS #72165356

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 15, 2026 Sold $3,200
Jun 18, 2020 New Listing Added $485,000
Sep 5, 2017 Sold $391,500

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$583

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $2,505 $421,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,505
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$360
Monthly
Assessed Value
$421,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ismail Guessous
Listing Office Bulfinch Boston Realty, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN216016
Office MLS ID NB1087
Listing Data Updated Sep 2, 2020 5:56 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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