23 Bellis Circle, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140
$649,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,365
Sq Ft
$475
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
2010
Year Built
179
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 26, 2011 • MLS# 71182393 Copied! • Updated Aug 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $735,000
Final Sale Price: $649,000
Difference: $86,000 (-11.7%)
Performance Metrics
88.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
179
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $538
Sale $/sq ft: $475
This property sold for $475 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.7% below the original asking price.

At 179 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$475/sq ft
Area Median
$957/sq ft
Difference
50.4%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Newly renovated 2 bed, 2-1/2 bath worker's cottage, circa 1877. Sunny corner lot with views of Danehy Park. Open floor plan includes living room, dining room, and kitchen with custom island, breakfast nook, stainless appliances, and exposed beams. 2 beds and bath on 2nd floor. Lower level has home office and bath. Home includes new systems, hardwood floors, custom built-ins, whole house audio, and covered front entry. Energy Star certified. Close to Fresh Pond and Harvard Square. Walk Score 88.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.2%
Price Range
180
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73565145
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 18, 2026
$5,100
MLS #73565145 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73455893
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 21, 2026
$5,100
MLS #73455893
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Sold
Aug 11, 2011
$649,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 180
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Listed for Sale
Jan 26, 2011
$649,000
Original listing
Agent: Kendall Luce Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $2,600 $315,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,600
Tax Year 2011
Assessed Value
$315,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2010
Living Area 1,365 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling 3 Or More
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Partial
Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features Home Office, Bathroom

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features On Street
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,600
Assessed Value $315,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Gas Grill Window Treatments Coat Rack 1 Light Fixture In Kitchen
Possession None
Accepted Financing Other (see Remarks)
Structure Type []
House Color gray
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes 367 sf on lower level
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 180 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2010
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,365 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Home Office, Bathroom
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Partial
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2010
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: 3 or More
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
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
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.2 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
Cambridge Friends School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
0.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
2.3 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.3 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
B+
Peabody School
0.4 mi | #280 of 825 | Score: 51.4
Improved 82 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
320 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.4 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
1.9 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
2.5 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
2.8 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
2.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.9 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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23 Bellis Circle, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kendall Luce
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone 617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID BB301033
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated Aug 1, 2026 12:04 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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