Dimensions12 x 10
FeaturesWindow(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelSecond
136 Banks Street # 136, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$1,937,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,975,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,937,500
Difference:
$37,500 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$802
Sale $/sq ft:
$787
This property sold for $787 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.
With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Tucked away in a delightful enclave is this free-standing, completely renovated home. This sophisticated property with its unparalleled details offers a dramatic floor plan that includes a dining room with a bay window, Living room with a wall of windows and French doors overlooking the stone patio and rear yard. European inspired kitchen with high grade appliances & stone counters and a pantry. The second floor contains a spacious master bedroom suite with cathedral ceilings, bay window, walk in closet & a sleek bathroom with double sinks & skylight. This floor also features two additional bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and a hall bathroom. Finished lower level with a full bath making for a pleasant family room, home office or a guest suite. There is central air, large finished storage room and one car parking. Great location with a Walk Score of 93 making for quick access to Harvard Square and The Charles river.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
22.5%
Price Range
12
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73595082
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 26, 2026
$2,500,000
MLS #73595082 - Active
Sold
Dec 19, 2016
$1,937,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 12
Listed for Sale
Nov 9, 2016
$1,975,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,500,000 | - | - | MLS #73595082 - Active |
| 12/19/2016 | ✓ Sold | $1,937,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/09/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,975,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $3,792 | $1,704,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,792
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$250
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,704,600
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1870
Living Area
2,462 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, In Unit
Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Features
Patio - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio - Enclosed
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,792
Assessed Value
$1,704,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$250 Monthly
Fee Includes
Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Detached"]
Unit/Building
136
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
12 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,462 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
3
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 9
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
Dimensions15 x 13
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s)
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions17 x 10
FeaturesWindow(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
FeaturesCountertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 13
LevelFirst
Dimensions26 x 14
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (3)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
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
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1870
Effective Year (Renovated):
2016
Structure Type:
Detached
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Forced Air
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
3
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street
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
A
Amigos School
0.4 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
0.7 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.9 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
< 0.1 mi
|
#16 of 825
|
Score: 65.4
Improved 27 spots from last year
+7.2 above state avg
401 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
< 0.1 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
1.2 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
1.4 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.9 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.5 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
Harvard Square
136 Banks Street # 136, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Gail Roberts
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone
617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB904280
Office MLS ID
BB2438
Listing Data Updated
Dec 19, 2016 12:42 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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