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26 Clay St, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • North Cambridge
$1,150,000
Est. $6,417/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,866
Sq Ft
$616
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1893
Year Built
28
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 23, 2018 • MLS# 72383189 Copied!

About this home

Well maintained 2 family home in North Cambridge that boasts a large 6,000 SF lot and 2 car garage. Conveniently located near the Alewife Red Line T Station and Minuteman Bike Path, this property provides a great opportunity to put your finishing touches on a home with income, or investment property with expansion potential. Property will be delivered vacant.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SHOWSTACK, SARA A.
Mailing Address 26 CLAY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 104
Description Two-Family
Zoning B
Style OLD STYLE TWO FAM

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,186,900
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $6,955
CPA Surcharge 3% ($191)
Estimated Annual Tax $7,146

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $629,200 $557,700 $1,186,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 24, 2013 $100 62826/0178

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2018.

Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

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_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1893
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,866 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
3
Levels
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,499,900
Final Sale Price: $1,150,000
Difference: $349,900 (-23.3%)
Performance Metrics
76.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $804
Sale $/sq ft: $616
This property sold for $616 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 23.3% below the original asking price.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1893
Living Area 1,866 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,819
Assessed Value $766,200

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
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Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1893
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Location

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Neighborhood

North Cambridge

26 Clay St, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Walkability

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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
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.2 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 Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
0.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.5 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
A
Amigos School
2.5 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
Wild Rose Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades K-03
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.4 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
2.2 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
2.7 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
3.0 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
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.1 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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Property History

Market Insights

32.3%
Price Range
37
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73541416
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Currently Listed
Jun 25, 2026
$1,699,000
MLS #73541416 - Active
Sold
Oct 31, 2018
$1,150,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 37
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Listed for Sale
Aug 23, 2018
$1,299,900
Original listing

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 25, 2026 Sold $1,699,000
Aug 23, 2018 New Listing Added $1,299,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
28 days
Price per Sq Ft
$616

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $4,819 $766,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,819
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$766,200

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID NA111423
Office MLS ID NA2139
Listing Data Updated Nov 7, 2018 9:52 PM 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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