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172 Fayerweather St # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$640,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,075
Sq Ft
$595
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
3
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 1, 2017 • MLS# 72260506 Copied! • Updated Dec 30, 2017

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 16 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$595/sq ft
Area Average
$300/sq ft
Difference
+98.0%

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

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
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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

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
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
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
Seller Disclosures Fireplace Is Decorative. Second Bedroom Doesnt Have A Closet.
Exclusions Curtains And Rods Excluded. Blinds Will Stay.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,075 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
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

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:
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

3 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
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
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
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
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Neighborhood

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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