FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
189 Lexington Avenue # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$876,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$725,000
Final Sale Price:
$876,000
Difference:
+$151,000 (+20.8%)
Performance Metrics
120.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$614
Sale $/sq ft:
$742
This property sold for $742 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 20.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 23 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$742/sq ft
Area Median
$801/sq ft
Difference
7.3%
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Located in the heart of Huron Village, blocks away from the shops & Fresh Pond, this charming, 6 room 2 bedroom 2 full bath condo boasts high ceilings, oak floors, an abundance of light & period detail throughout. This first floor unit features a bright kitchen with direct access to a covered porch, backyard, & detached garage, with a private front entrance on Lexington Ave. The living room has a working fireplace & opens into a generous corner study with lots of natural light. The dining room has an original built-in china cabinet & flows nicely from the kitchen. The full bath on the main level was beautifully renovated in 2016 with white & grey marble tile & high end finishes. The tiled finished lower level offers additional bonus space for a playroom, includes a full bath & plenty of closets for storage. With parking, direct access to the 72 bus line to Harvard Square & close proximity to Boston, this condo has everything you've been looking for in a fabulous Cambridge neighborhood!
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Property History
Market Insights
39.3%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73334852
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Previously Sold
Mar 14, 2025
$1,195,000
MLS #73334852
Sold
May 31, 2017
$876,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
Listed for Sale
Apr 19, 2017
$725,000
Original listing
Agent: Felicia Captain
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,195,000 | - | - | MLS #73334852 |
| 05/31/2017 | ✓ Sold | $876,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/19/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $725,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,185 | $644,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,185
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$180
Monthly
Assessed Value
$644,800
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1924
Living Area
1,180 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
First Floor, In Unit
Features
Office, Play Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck - Roof, Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof, Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,185
Assessed Value
$644,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$180 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Roof Replaced In 2013
Exclusions
Tv About Fireplace And In Bedroom
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Sq Ft Disclosures
200 additional square feet of finished living space in lower level
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
13 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1924
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,180 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions12 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 13
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Breakfast Bar / Nook
LevelFirst
Dimensions10 x 13
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions9 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
LevelBasement
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof, Patio
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:
Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Office, Play Room
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
First Floor, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1924
Effective Year (Renovated):
1986
Structure Type:
2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, Patio
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
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
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 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
Fayerweather Street School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.6 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.1 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.3 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
B+
Haggerty School
0.6 mi
|
#254 of 824
|
Score: 52.3
Improved 122 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
250 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.0 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
1.7 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
2.6 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
2.9 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
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.0 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
West Cambridge
189 Lexington Avenue # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Felicia Captain
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
Office Phone
781-237-9090
Agent MLS ID
CT004326
Office MLS ID
BB2435
Listing Data Updated
Jun 1, 2017 8:23 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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