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9 Farrar Street # 9, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$2,575,000
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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.
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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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
Listed for Sale
Mar 10, 2016
$2,525,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Listed for Sale
Mar 10, 2016
$2,525,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,850,000 | - | - | MLS #73518192 - Active |
| 08/10/2016 | ✓ Sold | $2,575,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/10/2016 | ✓ Sold | $2,575,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/10/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,525,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 03/10/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,525,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
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
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$271 Monthly
Fee Includes
Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
See Attached Escrow Agent Notification. Offers Due On Monday, March 14th By 5:00
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Attached"]
Unit/Building
9
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Sq Ft Disclosures
Includes 1,035 square feet in finished basement
Documents
Master Deed (1)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
6 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
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
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
LevelThird
Dimensions12 x 14
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 15
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 18
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 18
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 19
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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:
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
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
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
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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Neighborhood
Harvard Square
9 Farrar Street # 9, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
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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