102 River Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$641,000
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
962
Sq Ft
$666
Price/Sq Ft
1861
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 6, 2017 • MLS# 72193280 Copied! • Updated Aug 2, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $585,000
Final Sale Price: $641,000
Difference: +$56,000 (+9.6%)
Performance Metrics
109.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $608
Sale $/sq ft: $666
This property sold for $666 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$666/sq ft
Area Average
$231/sq ft
Difference
+188.0%

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

About this home

This is an urban oasis about as close as you can get to Central Square! Nestled on a street corner just a few short blocks from the Red Line, this one bedroom duplex is a rare find. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are convenient, and trendy restaurants like Central Kitchen, Craigie on Main and Cuchi Cuchi, add fun and vibrancy to this incredible neighborhood. With Harvard and MIT nearby, and Boston just over the bridge, this is an ideal location! Soaring 9.5 foot ceilings and tall windows greet you along with sleek hardwood floors. The dining area boasts a brick hearth gas fireplace. Cook to your heart's content in this sophisticated and fully applianced kitchen, which boasts beautiful wood cabinetry, black granite counters and sleek stainless steel appliances. There is gas cooking, ample storage and a breakfast bar. The master suite on the lower level has a large closet and marble bath. The large private deck rounds out this superb offering. Pet friendly. In unit laundry, extra storage.

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Property History

Market Insights

20.4%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73553361
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 22, 2026
$735,000
MLS #73553361 - Active
Sold
Aug 2, 2017
$641,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jul 6, 2017
$585,000
Original listing
Agent: Jennifer Gelfand Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $3,134 $471,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,134
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$90
Monthly
Assessed Value
$471,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1861
Living Area 962 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,134
Assessed Value $471,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $90 Monthly
Fee Includes Electricity, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 1
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Detached"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Sq Ft Disclosures 2nd amendment to the Master Deed in documents section
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1861
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
962 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1861
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, 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
A
Amigos School
< 0.1 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
0.5 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
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.3 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.3 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.3 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
1.0 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
1.2 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.2 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 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

102 River Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jennifer Gelfand
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone 617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID BB800178
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Aug 2, 2017 11:45 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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