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85 Trowbridge St # 3, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$1,450,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,450,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,450,000
Difference:
+$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$797
Sale $/sq ft:
$797
This property sold for $797 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold exactly at the asking price.
With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
This exceptionally generous 1,819 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath, floor-through condominium comprises the top floor of a beautifully preserved 1890 building on a side street very close to Harvard Square. Superb configuration of the space is enhanced by turn-of-the-century grace and beauty, high ceilings, skylight and lovely wood floors. The open areas for entertaining are flexible and formal; large living room with bow windows, dining room, a separate living room with a brick fireplace, and an eat-in kitchen. Premium appliances in the kitchen and both baths are renovated. Rain shower with glass door in master bath and in-unit w/d in guest bath. Lovely front and rear decks, with mature trees lending a cozy, treehouse feel. And best of all, a prime location, convenient to Harvard & Inman Sq’s & the Redline. Around the corner from indy coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, and specialty grocers. Generous storage and easy bike access. Garage + open space. Professionally managed. 100% owner-occupied.
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Property History
Market Insights
14.5%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73574562
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$1,695,000
MLS #73574562 - Active
Sold
Jun 29, 2020
$1,450,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
Listed for Sale
May 15, 2020
$1,450,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,695,000 | - | - | MLS #73574562 - Active |
| 06/29/2020 | ✓ Sold | $1,450,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/15/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,450,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,394 | $1,493,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,394
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$675
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,493,800
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1890
Living Area
1,819 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
Family Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
First Floor, In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Porch, Deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,394
Assessed Value
$1,493,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$675 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
3
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Pets Ok With Approval. Do Not Block Driveway. Professionally Managed, Full Service. Common Areas Cleaned, Trash Removed, Etc.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,819 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
First Floor, In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Effective Year (Renovated):
1973
Structure Type:
2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Detached, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Family Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Park, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.7 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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.6 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.
2.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.5 mi
|
#116 of 825
|
Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.0 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
1.3 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
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.5 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.4 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
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Neighborhood
Harvard Square
85 Trowbridge St # 3, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0207
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Jun 30, 2020 10:26 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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