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6 Porter Road # 1L, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140
$700,000
Est. $4,279/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
874
Sq Ft
$801
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 9, 2018 • MLS# 72323628 Copied!

About this home

Lovely side street in the heart of Porter Square convenient to everything including the T & commuter rail. Classic 6-unit Victorian brick building offers front to back units. Enter into the open LR/DR and kitchen area. The kitchen has white shaker-style cabinets, grey granite counters, marble tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula for dining and entertaining. The efficient use of space allows for three-bedrooms of comfortable size and one and a half bathrooms, both updated, the full bath has a black and white ceramic tile floor and gracious stall shower with classic white subway tile. There is a full basement with locked storage, 2013 gas heating system with central AC, 2009 hot water heater and common laundry. Six-unit, self managed condo association with healthy reserves and 2010 roof. Located in the heart of Porter Square with ease of access to Davis Sq, the Universities and all that Cambridge and the Boston area has to offer!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BROWNE NOLAN J & ERIKO B WATANABE
Mailing Address 6 PORTER RD UNIT 3R, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $997,300
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,844
CPA Surcharge 3% ($158)
Estimated Annual Tax $6,002

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $997,300 $997,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 25, 2021 $880,000 77852/0282
Jun 21, 2018 $700,000 71192/0286
Oct 27, 2015 $600,000 66282/0426
Jun 8, 2015 $500,000 65502/0421
Jul 24, 2009 $440,000 53265/0140
Nov 13, 2003 $322,000 41421/0290
Jul 21, 1998 $535,000 28861/0024

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
874 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $675,000
Final Sale Price: $700,000
Difference: +$25,000 (+3.7%)
Performance Metrics
103.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $772
Sale $/sq ft: $801
This property sold for $801 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.7% 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 18 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$801/sq ft
Area Average
$379/sq ft
Difference
+111.5%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 874 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building
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 $3,525
Assessed Value $560,400

Interior Features

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Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2001
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

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Location

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Neighborhood

6 Porter Road # 1L, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.6 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
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.8 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
1.9 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
B+
Peabody School
0.5 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.5 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.6 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
1.9 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
2.2 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.3 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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Homeowners Insurance $200
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Property History

Market Insights

24.6%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73517871
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 13, 2026
$895,000
MLS #73517871 - Active
Sold
Jun 21, 2018
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
May 9, 2018
$675,000
Original listing
Agent: Maggie Currier Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 13, 2026 Sold $895,000
May 9, 2018 New Listing Added $675,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$801

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $3,525 $560,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,525
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$246
Monthly
Assessed Value
$560,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Maggie Currier
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Agent MLS ID CT006877
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated Jun 22, 2018 1:41 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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