43 Lincoln St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • Wellington-Harrington
$1,300,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,770
Sq Ft
$469
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1854
Year Built
3
Parking
23
Days on Market
Sold Listed Nov 5, 2018 • MLS# 72420003 Copied! • Updated Dec 28, 2018

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,425,000
Final Sale Price: $1,300,000
Difference: $125,000 (-8.8%)
Performance Metrics
91.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
23
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $514
Sale $/sq ft: $469
This property sold for $469 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.8% below the original asking price.

With only 23 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$469/sq ft
Area Median
$652/sq ft
Difference
28.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

43 Lincoln Street is a 2½-story, three-family investment property featuring (2) Two Bedroom Plus/One Bath Units and (1) One Bedroom/One Bath Unit with off-street parking and separately metered utilities. Situated in an excellent urban infill location, 43 Lincoln Street, which is owner occupied and in immaculate condition, is within walking distance to Kendall Square, one of the most prominent hubs of technology and biotechnology in the world. Adding to the property's appeal, 43 Lincoln Street is located on an attractive, high-density, residential street situated in close proximity to numerous shopping, dining and entertainment options, outdoor spaces and public transportation. The immediate neighborhood, referred to as Wellington-Harrington, has the second highest population density in the City of Cambridge. The property offers investors and/or owner/occupiers the opportunity to acquire an apartment building in one of the strongest real estate markets in the country.

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Property History

Market Insights

32.5%
Price Range
24
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73529563
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 3, 2026
$1,925,000
MLS #73529563 - Active
Sold
Dec 28, 2018
$1,300,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 24
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Listed for Sale
Nov 5, 2018
$1,425,000
Original listing
Agent: John Pentore Office: Horvath & Tremblay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $7,413 $1,248,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,413
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$1,248,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1854
Living Area 2,770 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 12

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent $1,900/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent $2,800/mo · N
Unit 3 Rent $1,750/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent $6,450/mo
Gross Income $77,400
Net Operating Income $60,392
Operating Expenses $14,686
Cap Rate 4.24%
Heating Other, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Other, Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Varies
Appliances Other
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Other, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/den
Construction See Remarks
Architecture None
Roof Shingle, Rubber, Other
Features Balcony/deck, Other
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Covered
Features Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 3
Electric Other (see Remarks)
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,413
Assessed Value $1,248,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Unit Two Is Owner Occupied, Rent Set To Market Based On Current Condition. Unit Two Will Be Delivered Vacant Upon Sale.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Other (see Remarks)
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 24 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,770 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
3
Levels
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Varies
Appliances: Other
Interior Features: Other, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Windows:
Basement: Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1854
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: See Remarks
Roof: Shingle, Rubber, Other
Foundation: Other
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Other, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Other, Window Unit(s)
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Other
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.4 mi | #246 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.9 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.4 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
King Open School
0.2 mi | #473 of 825 | Score: 45.4
Dropped 152 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
437 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.4 mi
Grades 01-06
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.2 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.4 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.0 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.3 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.5 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Wellington-Harrington

43 Lincoln St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

Listing Information

Listing Office Horvath & Tremblay
Office Phone 781-776-4000
Agent MLS ID CN212669
Office MLS ID AN2723
Listing Data Updated Dec 28, 2018 4:06 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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