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4 Washington Ave # 18, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Avon Hill
$620,000
Est. $3,868/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
607
Sq Ft
$1,021
Price/Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
82
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 8, 2019 • MLS# 72496487 Copied!

About this home

OFFER ACCEPTED! Classic pre-war Harvard Square/Avon Hill Cambridge Condo! Beautifully renovated south-facing penthouse corner unit in coveted location offers unparalled features and updates while retaining original character and charm. Hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace pair tastefully with the 2016 kitchen & bathroom renovations. Kitchen features granite, custom cabinetry with built-in pantry, undermount lighting, upgraded SS appliances and crackled subway tile. Bathroom offers soaking tub, subway tile, updated vanity & contemporary fixtures. Boston skyline views throughout unit! Large bedroom, tall ceilings, recessed lighting in kitchen & living room, replacement thin radiators & ample closets throughout. Quiet tree-lined street within walking distance to Harvard and Porter Squares, Red Line, restaurants & Harvard University. Shared roof deck w/ stunning city views, charming entry courtyard. Low HOA fee includes Heat and H/W, professionally managed association!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SCIALABBA, GEORGE
Mailing Address 6 WASHINGTON AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140-2855

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $549,000
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,217
CPA Surcharge 3% ($79)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,296

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $549,000 $549,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 15, 2025 $477,000 00174/0187
Jun 26, 2024 $1 00172/0068
Dec 8, 2023 $645,000 00170/0143
Nov 13, 2023 $690,000 00170/0102
Sep 15, 2023 $1 00123/0148
Aug 4, 2022 $725,000 00166/0090
May 24, 2022 $1 00165/0139
May 18, 2022 $564,000 00165/0116
Feb 23, 2022 $460,000 00164/0169
Nov 19, 2021 $615,000 00163/0162

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 1, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Open walls and ceiling in kitchen in units 1,2,6,7, 12, 12A, 18 and 19 for the plumber to access pieos and patch and paint after plumbing…
By Maintenance Resurce Co Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1160957
Closed $91,401
Jul 28, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Paint in the apartament: Prime and paint entire unit, ceiling, walls and trims. Renew the bathroom: Install new tiles over existing one (no…
By Noga Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:183835
Open $32,900
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: geocode_proximity (83.7% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
607 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $675,000
Final Sale Price: $620,000
Difference: $55,000 (-8.1%)
Performance Metrics
91.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
82
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,112
Sale $/sq ft: $1,021
This property sold for $1,021 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 82 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 47 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,021/sq ft
Area Average
$203/sq ft
Difference
+402.2%

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 1930
Living Area 607 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,229
Assessed Value $513,400

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Avon Hill

4 Washington Ave # 18, 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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 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
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 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
1.6 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
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.1 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
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.3 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
1.8 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
2.1 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
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 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

9.5%
Price Range
83
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73534554
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Currently Listed
Jun 11, 2026
$685,000
MLS #73534554 - Active
Sold
Jul 30, 2019
$620,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 83
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Listed for Sale
May 8, 2019
$649,900
Original listing
Agent: Seth Mitchell Office: Conway - West Roxbury

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 11, 2026 Sold $685,000
May 8, 2019 New Listing Added $649,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
82 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,021

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $3,229 $513,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,229
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$264
Monthly
Assessed Value
$513,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Seth Mitchell
Listing Office Conway - West Roxbury
Agent MLS ID CT002036
Office MLS ID BB1494
Listing Data Updated Aug 3, 2019 3:30 AM 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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