15 Madison Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$442,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,019
Sq Ft
$434
Price/Sq Ft
1912
Year Built
Condominium
Type
69
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 27, 2011 • MLS# 71182495 Copied! • Updated May 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $459,900
Final Sale Price: $442,000
Difference: $17,900 (-3.9%)
Performance Metrics
96.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
69
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $451
Sale $/sq ft: $434
This property sold for $434 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 69 days on market before selling.

About this home

Observatory Hill renovated condo with lovely period detail. Living room w/stained glass “piano window” & bay, dining room w/beautiful nat woodwk china cab & bay. Fab cooks kitchen with lg island & pantry, white cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances. Study area off the kitchen opens to deck and common garden. 2 BR w/ California Closets, updated bath w/soaking tub. Basmnt laundry room shared w/2nd fl. Close to Harvard, Porter Sqs & Huron Village, transportation, shops and restaurants

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Property History

Market Insights

64%
Price Range
71
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73488614
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Previously Sold
Apr 29, 2026
$890,000
MLS #73488614
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72690489
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Previously Sold
Aug 24, 2020
$779,000
MLS #72690489
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Sold
Apr 19, 2011
$442,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 71
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Listed for Sale
Jan 27, 2011
$459,900
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Currier Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Previous Transaction - MLS #30398023
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Previously Sold
Jun 19, 2000
$320,000
MLS #30398023
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $2,930 $380,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,930
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$165
Per month
Assessed Value
$380,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1912
Living Area 1,019 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony / Deck, Porch, Deck, Patio, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Patio
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,930
Assessed Value $380,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $165
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures New Double Glazed Windows. Front & Back Porches Rebuilt. Cats Ok, Dogs Have Weight Restrictions
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (5)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 71 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1912
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,019 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1912
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Deck, Patio, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
Fencing:
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
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 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
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.7 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
1.8 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-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 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
0.6 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
1.4 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
2.0 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
2.3 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
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.5 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

West Cambridge

15 Madison Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Currier
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone 617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID BB301017
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated May 1, 2026 12:09 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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