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9 Farrar Street # 9, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$2,575,000
Est. $14,729/month
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,002
Sq Ft
$643
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 10, 2016 • MLS# 71969716 Copied!

About this home

Set on a tree-lined street in the Professors Row neighborhood just outside of Harvard Square is this elegant and sophisticated home. The first floor has a stunning 25ft living room with fireplace & built-ins, dining room with fireplace and an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, skylight and access to the stone patio and lovely landscaped gardens. The second floor offers a master bedroom with a wall of built-ins, fireplace and a 4 piece bath en-suite. The second floor also has a library with floor to ceiling bookcases and a fireplace as well as an additional bedroom and bath. The top floor has two more bedrooms and a bathroom with a skylight. The finished lower level has a recreation room with a wet bar, a media room with built-ins and a 1/2 bath. There is also central air-conditioning and 3 car parking.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner DALLEY, SONIA H. & DANIEL TISSERAND
Mailing Address 4 FARRAR ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 104
Description Two-Family
Zoning A-2
Style DUPLEX

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,140,700
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $12,545
CPA Surcharge 3% ($359)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,903

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $1,366,200 $774,500 $2,140,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Dec 23, 2024 $1 83616/0288

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: geocode_proximity (83.1% confidence) · Data as of Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,002 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
4
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,525,000
Final Sale Price: $2,575,000
Difference: +$50,000 (+2.0%)
Performance Metrics
102.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $631
Sale $/sq ft: $643
This property sold for $643 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 32 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$643/sq ft
Area Average
$433/sq ft
Difference
+48.7%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 4,002 sq ft
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 4
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Unit
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Play Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $14,840
Assessed Value $2,342,000

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Play Room, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: Attached
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
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: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

9 Farrar Street # 9, 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.9 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.1 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
Cambridge Friends School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-06
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
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.4 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
1.1 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.3 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.4 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
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.1 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.5 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

34.4%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73518192
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 13, 2026
$3,850,000
MLS #73518192 - Active
Sold
Aug 10, 2016
$2,575,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Sold
Aug 10, 2016
$2,575,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Mar 10, 2016
$2,525,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
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Listed for Sale
Mar 10, 2016
$2,525,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 13, 2026 Sold $3,850,000
Mar 10, 2016 New Listing Added $2,525,000
Mar 10, 2016 New Listing Added $2,525,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$643

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $14,840 $2,342,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$14,840
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$271
Monthly
Assessed Value
$2,342,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID BB904280
Office MLS ID BB2438
Listing Data Updated Aug 10, 2016 5:14 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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