16 Chauncy Street # 35, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$640,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
570
Sq Ft
$1,123
Price/Sq Ft
1929
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 12, 2018 • MLS# 72394416 Copied! • Updated Nov 2, 2018

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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
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,009
Sale $/sq ft: $1,123
This property sold for $1,123 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Elegant Harvard Square one-bedroom in a classic c. 1929 brick building, with unmatched walkable convenience to Harvard University. Enter at the lion's head fountain in the sunken garden tucked off Chauncy Street, into an elevatored lobby with mailroom, laundry down the hall, and access to the lush, common rear courtyard. The unit entrance opens to a generous foyer with both a coat and a linen closet. A formal living room is centered around a brick fireplace and windows that fill the condo with natural light, and high views of leafy Chauncy Street's eclectic mix of classic and modernist architecture. The bedroom is setback and east-facing for privacy and morning light. The eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances, and brand-new honed quartz countertops. A great opportunity to own an elegant, well-maintained piece of Harvard Square in a historically significant building. One block to Harvard Law School, three blocks to Harvard Yard, and four blocks to the Harvard Square Red Line.

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Property History

Market Insights

17.3%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73518610
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 14, 2026
$695,000
MLS #73518610 - Active
Sold
Nov 1, 2018
$640,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Sep 12, 2018
$575,000
Original listing
Agent: Bernadine Tsung Megason Office: Lembu Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $3,130 $497,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,130
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$375
Monthly
Assessed Value
$497,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1929
Living Area 570 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,130
Assessed Value $497,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $375 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Tax Does Not Include Residential Exemption. Low Owner Occupancy.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 35
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1929
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
570 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1929
Effective Year (Renovated): 1979
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: None
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: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University
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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 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
A
Amigos School
1.3 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
1.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
1.0 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
1.7 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
1.9 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
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

16 Chauncy Street # 35, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bernadine Tsung Megason
Agent MLS ID CN205524
Office MLS ID NB5354
Listing Data Updated Nov 2, 2018 2:03 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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