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81 Garfield Street # 81, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Agassiz
$2,185,000
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,553
Sq Ft
$856
Price/Sq Ft
2016
Year Built
1
Parking
71
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 28, 2016 • MLS# 72074259 Copied! • Updated Jan 5, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,350,000
Final Sale Price: $2,185,000
Difference: $165,000 (-7.0%)
Performance Metrics
93.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
71
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $920
Sale $/sq ft: $856
This property sold for $856 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 71 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 48 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$856/sq ft
Area Average
$178/sq ft
Difference
+381.8%

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

About this home

This Mansard beauty is on the corner of one the prettiest street in Cambridge. Built in 1873 The Garfield has been transformed by the prize-winning development team Hill Harder. Beautiful historical detail includes bracketed cornices, corbels, peaked window heads & slate roof. Inside this townhome boasts modern conveniences including radiant floors, professional quality appliances, spa bathrooms, a media room, off-street parking, high-efficiency heating systems, and smart house technology.The entry leads into a living-dining room defined by the beautifully curving original staircase and soaring 11-foot ceilings. An open plan places the kitchen beside the dining room, a half bath nearby. Beautfully appointed chef’s kitchen in soft creamy colors accented by custom lead glass windows.The second and third floors house luxurious bedrooms, while the media room shares the lower level with a possible fourth en suite bedroom. Inviting patio & fenced garden. Walk to Harvard & Porter Squares.

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Property History

Market Insights

24.9%
Price Range
96
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73551177
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 16, 2026
$2,895,000
MLS #73551177 - Active
Sold
Jan 4, 2017
$2,185,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 96
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 28, 2016
$2,175,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Currier Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $0 $2,350,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$588
Monthly
Assessed Value
$2,350,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2016
Living Area 2,553 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Individual, Radiant, Air Source Heat Pumps (ashp)
Cooling Individual, Air Source Heat Pumps (ashp)
Flooring Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit
Features Bathroom - Full, Study, Bathroom

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate, Rubber
Features Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Features Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value $2,350,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $588 Monthly
Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Two Washer & Dryer Hookups - Machines Are Not Included. See Attached Disclosures.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 81
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures includes finished lower level
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 96 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2016
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,553 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
4
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Second Floor

Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Master Bedroom
16 x 17
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Third Floor

Bedroom3
11 x 12
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom2
11 x 12
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom3
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Floor

Family Room
15 x 18
Bathroom - Full

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Office
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Dining Room
18 x 9
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan
Kitchen
9 x 9
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan
Living Room
18 x 20
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan

Interior Features

Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Study, Bathroom
Windows: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2016
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Individual, Radiant, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Individual, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 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
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.5 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.1 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
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
1.2 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
1.5 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
1.8 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
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.0 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

Agassiz

81 Garfield Street # 81, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Currier
Agent MLS ID BB301017
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated Jan 5, 2017 4:09 PM EST
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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