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5 Walden St # 2, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140
$465,000
Est. $3,094/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
538
Sq Ft
$864
Price/Sq Ft
1970
Year Built
30
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 12, 2019 • MLS# 72481336 Copied!

About this home

**NEW PRICE** *MOTIVATED SELLER* This turn-key garden level condo is easy living with deeded off-street parking. This unit boasts generous bedrooms, new kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, expansive closets, hardwood floors throughout, and air conditioning by a mini-split system with a unit in the common area and in each of the bedrooms. In-building laundry is directly next to the unit. There is also a beautiful common garden for you to enjoy. Located between Porter and Davis Squares, this unit is a commuter's paradise with both 1 off street parking space and a 6 minute walk to the Porter Sq, MBTA Red Line and Commuter Rail. Buses outside your door take you to Harvard Square or Arlington. Run by a professional management company, this home is ready for a new owner-occupant or investor.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner DOCHOW, CYRUS AIDAN
Mailing Address 5 WALDEN ST UNIT 8, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $580,200
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,400
CPA Surcharge 3% ($84)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,484

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $580,200 $580,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 14, 2024 $640,000 82565/0361
Sep 21, 2022 $165,000 80736/0399
Feb 2, 2016 $10 66755/0294
Aug 3, 2012 $1 59685/0578
Apr 30, 2009 $260,000 52679/0308
Nov 18, 2004 $325,000 44121/0305
Aug 25, 2003 $287,500 40600/0472
Sep 7, 2000 $176,500 31799/0264

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_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1970
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
538 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,000
Final Sale Price: $465,000
Difference: $34,000 (-6.8%)
Performance Metrics
93.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
30
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $928
Sale $/sq ft: $864
This property sold for $864 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 30 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 24 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$864/sq ft
Area Average
$294/sq ft
Difference
+194.0%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1970
Living Area 538 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,393
Assessed Value $380,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1970
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Ductless
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

5 Walden St # 2, 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
Cambridge Friends School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.4 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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
0.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.0 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
2.1 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
0.2 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
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.2 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
1.8 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
2.1 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
2.4 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
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.2 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.5 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

13.2%
Price Range
42
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73541856
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 25, 2026
$529,000
MLS #73541856 - Active
Sold
May 30, 2019
$465,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 42
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Listed for Sale
Apr 12, 2019
$459,000
Original listing
Agent: Jessica Cohen Barmach Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 25, 2026 Sold $529,000
Apr 12, 2019 New Listing Added $459,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
30 days
Price per Sq Ft
$864

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $2,393 $380,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,393
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$343
Monthly
Assessed Value
$380,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jessica Cohen Barmach
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN205577
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2019 7:13 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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