172 Fayerweather St # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$640,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$575,000
Final Sale Price:
$640,000
Difference:
+$65,000 (+11.3%)
Performance Metrics
111.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$535
Sale $/sq ft:
$595
This property sold for $595 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 11.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 26 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$595/sq ft
Area Median
$720/sq ft
Difference
17.3%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Well kept home close to Huron Village and Harvard Square is a marriage of character and modern amenities. Two good sized bedrooms, both with bay windows and one with french doors. The living dining area is two distinct rooms, but open enough for entertaining. Dining room has a built in china hutch and in the living room a decorative fireplace with a large bay window allowing for great light. The kitchen offers a great amount of counter space and gas cooking with stainless steel appliances and a separate pantry that leads to a private back deck and common side yard with garden area. Basement storage and common washer and dryer round out this wonderful home.
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Property History
Market Insights
40.7%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73343873
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
May 2, 2025
$970,000
MLS #73343873
Previous Transaction - MLS #73100592
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 15, 2023
$875,000
MLS #73100592
Previous Transaction - MLS #72746620
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 9, 2020
$759,000
MLS #72746620
Sold
Dec 29, 2017
$640,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
Listed for Sale
Dec 1, 2017
$575,000
Original listing
Agent: Joe Schutt
Office: Unit Realty Group, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $970,000 | - | - | MLS #73343873 |
| 06/15/2023 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $875,000 | - | - | MLS #73100592 |
| 12/09/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $759,000 | - | - | MLS #72746620 |
| 12/29/2017 | ✓ Sold | $640,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 12/01/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $575,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $3,532 | $544,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,532
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$246
Monthly
Assessed Value
$544,200
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,075 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
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
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,532
Assessed Value
$544,200
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$246 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Fireplace Is Decorative. Second Bedroom Doesnt Have A Closet.
Exclusions
Curtains And Rods Excluded. Blinds Will Stay.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Detached","2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Unit Floor Plan
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (4)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,075 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
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:
Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Detached, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Wall Unit(s)
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
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.5 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
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.2 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
2.1 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+
Peabody School
0.6 mi
|
#278 of 824
|
Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
2.4 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
2.7 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
2.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.8 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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172 Fayerweather St # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Joe Schutt
Listing Office
Unit Realty Group, LLC
Office Phone
617-394-8648
Agent MLS ID
BB802919
Office MLS ID
AN0128
Listing Data Updated
Dec 30, 2017 9:45 AM 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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