Dimensions8 x 5
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Low Flow Toilet, Remodeled
LevelMain,First
104 Trowbridge Street # 4, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$782,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$650,000
Final Sale Price:
$782,000
Difference:
+$132,000 (+20.3%)
Performance Metrics
120.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$913
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,098
This property sold for $1,098 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 20.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$1,098/sq ft
Area Average
$271/sq ft
Difference
+305.4%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Contemporary living in Harvard Square: This just renovated 2 bedroom condominium features custom design elements and the convenience of garage parking on a charming tree-lined street, just 4 blocks from Harvard Square. This light filled home offers an open floor plan with oak flooring and a large eat-in kitchen complete with Quartz "carrarra marble" countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is a lovely tiled bathroom and abundant closet space, plus the one car garage! In this 6-unit, self-managed association there is a common laundry and private storage space. Within a short distance of the building and in every direction, there are a multitude of restaurants, unique shops and entertainment -- all the best of what Cambridge, Harvard and Porter Squares have to offer are just beyond your doorstep. Walk Score is 86!
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Property History
Market Insights
99.6%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73551468
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 17, 2026
$3,500
MLS #73551468 - Active
Current Active Listing - MLS #73536797
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jun 16, 2026
$770,000
MLS #73536797 - Active
Sold
Apr 3, 2018
$782,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
Listed for Sale
Feb 21, 2018
$650,000
Original listing
Agent: Laura Palumbo-Hanson
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,500 | - | - | MLS #73551468 - Active |
| 06/16/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $770,000 | - | - | MLS #73536797 - Active |
| 04/03/2018 | ✓ Sold | $782,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/21/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $650,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3,263 | $518,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,263
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$280
Monthly
Assessed Value
$518,800
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1968
Living Area
712 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
Tar/gravel
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Deeded, Paved
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,263
Assessed Value
$518,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$280 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
No
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Saturday 2/24 - In The Very Near Future The Condo Fee Will Be Increasing $45, Association Has Just Decided To Have Professional Management. Taxes Quote Are W/o Res Exemption. With Residential Exemption, Which Is In Place, 2018 Taxes Are $1146.11. Garage Is Unit 8.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
4
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (4)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1968
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
712 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions10 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
LevelMain,First
Dimensions10 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood, Remodeled
LevelMain,First
Dimensions12 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
LevelMain,First
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup, Remodeled
LevelMain,First
FeaturesNo
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, Tile
Appliances:
ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1968
Effective Year (Renovated):
1989
Structure Type:
Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Tar/Gravel
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones:
4
Cooling:
Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones:
1
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
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Deeded, Paved
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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.8 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
A
Amigos School
0.9 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.6 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.
2.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.5 mi
|
#137 of 824
|
Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
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
1.3 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
1.5 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.4 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
Harvard Square
104 Trowbridge Street # 4, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Laura Palumbo-Hanson
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID
BB901250
Office MLS ID
AN2064
Listing Data Updated
Apr 7, 2018 7:27 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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