17 Gray Street # 4, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$395,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
986
Sq Ft
$401
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1900
Year Built
Condominium
Type
77
Days on Market
Sold Listed Dec 9, 2009 • MLS# 71009075 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $415,000
Final Sale Price: $395,000
Difference: $20,000 (-4.8%)
Performance Metrics
95.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
77
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $421
Sale $/sq ft: $401
This property sold for $401 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 77 days on market before selling.

About this home

Prime Avon Hill location! Close to Harvard and Porter Sq, two T stops. Features an attractive blend of Victorian charm and contemporary openness. Spacious with generous storage, large rooms, well renovated and opened up by present owner. Exposed brick chimney, high ceilings, handsome moldings, and HW floors. Easy access to large common yard. Owner pays $53/month in heating cost (avg amount last 12 months, per NStar). Great value for this location! Less than 2,000 feet from Harvard Law campus.

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Property History

Market Insights

49.4%
Price Range
78
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73505838
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Previously Sold
May 20, 2026
$780,000
MLS #73505838
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72317315
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Previously Sold
Jun 20, 2018
$665,000
MLS #72317315
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Sold
Apr 23, 2010
$395,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 78
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Listed for Sale
Dec 9, 2009
$400,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $1,149 $345,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,149
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$255
Per month
Assessed Value
$345,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 986 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $1,149
Assessed Value $345,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $255
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures One Owner Owns 3 Units In The Building; Likely 20% Down Payment Required. Healthy Condo Association.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise","2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures Very large storage in bsmt and in-unit
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 78 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
986 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 1981
Structure Type: Mid-Rise, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street
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 Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.8 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.5 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
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
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.2 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
1.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 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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17 Gray Street # 4, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jeroen Den Boer
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone 617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID BB985069
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 9:20 AM EDT
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