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1 Richdale Ave # 7, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140
$858,000
Est. $5,384/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,971
Sq Ft
$435
Price/Sq Ft
1981
Year Built
19
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 15, 2016 • MLS# 71972068 Copied!

About this home

Location! Location! Location! 5 minute walk to Porter Square RED LINE T STOP and commuter rail. Easy access to Davis and Harvard Square as well as all the wonderful shops and restaurants Cambridge has to offer. Pet friendly complex. High quality newer construction 3 level townhouse. Large and bright master bedroom suite with a beautiful bathroom plus sky lights and enormous walk in closet. 1 off street parking space with guest parking available. Private storage, hardwood floors, central air, beautiful kitchen with great cabinet space, balconies and nice ceiling height. Group showings: Tuesday the 15th at noon, Thursday the 17th at 6pm, open house Saturday the 19th from 1:30- 3:00pm, Sunday the 20th from 1:30- 3:00pm. Group show Monday the 21st at noon. Offers will be reviewed by seller Tuesday the 22nd at 6:30pm. Please be on time for all group showings. All are welcome !! No appointment required. Tenants lease ends May 31st.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TRENCHER, JEFFREY W. & RUTH R. GARVEY
Mailing Address 1 RICHDALE AVE #16, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style TOWNHOUSE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,357,600
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $7,956
CPA Surcharge 3% ($221)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,177

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $1,357,600 $1,357,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 22, 2025 $1,480,000 00174/0146
Apr 24, 2023 $936,000 00168/0137
Nov 1, 2022 $1,150,000 00187/0088
Jul 19, 2022 $750,000 00166/0052
Jul 14, 2022 $1,184,000 00168/0040
Jun 7, 2022 $1,296,750 00165/0168
Jul 19, 2021 $1 00162/0068
Mar 31, 2021 $1,300,000 00160/0184
Sep 3, 2020 $1,138,000 00158/0157
Jun 18, 2018 $980,000 00149/0152

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Sep 6, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
REMOVE AND REPLACE 5 SAME SIZE WINDOWS, LIKE W/LIKE, NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES
By BEAVER BUILDERS
Permit #qu2z-8suj:192362
Closed $6,711
Feb 14, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
REMOVE AND REPLACE 3 SAME SIZE WINDOWS, LIKE W/LIKE, NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES
By ROBICCO, INC.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:162867
Closed $6,509
Feb 13, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
remediation of water/smoke damage ceiling, walls and floor for bathroom
By Anthony Deacy
Permit #qu2z-8suj:162325
Closed $12,500
May 25, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Remove and replace 10 windows and 1 patio door, like with like, no structural changes.
By Robicco Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:122305
Closed $16,997
Jan 28, 2020 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Work 4’ sections to remove damaged sill plate and replace with new to be ship lapped to each other made of the same size pressure treated…
By DwM General Contracting
Permit #qu2z-8suj:65341
Closed $4,040
Jun 18, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
INSTALL 3 REPLACEMENT WINDOWS NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES
By HOME DEPOT
Permit #qu2z-8suj:20970
Open $2,900
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

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: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1981
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,971 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $795,000
Final Sale Price: $858,000
Difference: +$63,000 (+7.9%)
Performance Metrics
107.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $403
Sale $/sq ft: $435
This property sold for $435 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 28 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$435/sq ft
Area Average
$366/sq ft
Difference
+18.8%

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 1981
Living Area 1,971 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,530
Assessed Value $707,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1981
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Electric
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: 1
Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

1 Richdale Ave # 7, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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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
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.6 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
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.8 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
A
Amigos School
1.9 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
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.4 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.4 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.6 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
1.9 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.2 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
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.3 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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Market Insights

38.1%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73529372
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 3, 2026
$1,285,000
MLS #73529372 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72679377
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 2, 2020
$1,138,000
MLS #72679377
Sold
May 31, 2016
$858,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
Sold
May 31, 2016
$858,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Mar 15, 2016
$795,000
Original listing
Agent: Shane Marrion Office: Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC
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Listed for Sale
Mar 15, 2016
$795,000
Original listing
Agent: Shane Marrion Office: Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 3, 2026 Sold $1,285,000
Sep 2, 2020 Sold $1,138,000
Mar 15, 2016 New Listing Added $795,000
Mar 15, 2016 New Listing Added $795,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
19 days
Price per Sq Ft
$435

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $5,530 $707,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,530
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$385
Monthly
Assessed Value
$707,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Shane Marrion
Listing Office Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC
Agent MLS ID BB800671
Office MLS ID BB5745
Listing Data Updated Jun 3, 2016 11:33 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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