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169 Monsignor Obrien Hwy # 702, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$680,000
Est. $4,787/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
977
Sq Ft
$696
Price/Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
16
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 9, 2020 • MLS# 72706634 Copied!

About this home

Spacious upper floor 2 bed, 2 bath w/ deeded parking & in-unit laundry. Fabulous floor-plan has bedrooms at opposite ends of the condo, each with a large bathroom & ample closet space. Recent upgrades done in 2019 included: professional painting, new hardwood flooring (engineered) in both bedrooms and new organizers to improve the closets. Convenient location in "low tax" Cambridge, near Kendall Square & Boston. Building amenities include: central air-conditioning, Fitness Room, Business Center & Media/Event Room. Elevatored building w/doorperson & on-site management. Live in the heart of the vibrant & fast evolving East Cambridge/Cambridge Crossing neighborhood adjacent to Lechmere T station (trains & buses, BLUEbikes) EZ Ride shuttle to Kendall & North Station. Enjoy dozens of nearby restaurants, cafes, parks and a fun array of large & small shops + the Galleria Mall, MGH, MEEI, Museum of Science, Kendall Square, Supermarket, MIT, HULT, EF & so much more. Note;Tenanted until 8/31/20.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ARMAS, KROGEN R. CARRENO
Mailing Address 169 MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HWY, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02141

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $538,900
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,158
CPA Surcharge 3% ($77)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,235

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $538,900 $538,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 30, 2025 $605,000 84301/0344
Apr 10, 2025 $1 83952/0439
Dec 2, 2024 $1 83531/0569
Nov 19, 2024 $510,000 83487/0495
Feb 21, 2024 $540,000 82498/0382
Nov 8, 2023 $899,000 82191/0377
Sep 5, 2023 $725,000 81963/0456
Jun 15, 2023 $449,000 81657/0197
Jun 2, 2023 $820,000 81609/0377
May 18, 2023 $925,000 81547/0175

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jul 28, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
tub to shower converion in 6th floor condo unit, new vanity, lav, flooring, light bar & fan
By Bay State Bath
Permit #qu2z-8suj:281213
Closed $32,694
May 5, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
tub to shower converion in condo unit
By Bylo Holdings dba Bay State Bath
Permit #qu2z-8suj:268679
Open $17,490
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
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
977 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $725,000
Final Sale Price: $680,000
Difference: $45,000 (-6.2%)
Performance Metrics
93.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $742
Sale $/sq ft: $696
This property sold for $696 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.2% below the original asking price.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$696/sq ft
Area Average
$170/sq ft
Difference
+308.3%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 977 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Wood Laminate, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features City View(s), Professional Landscaping
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 $4,651
Assessed Value $788,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Wood Laminate, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom, Doorman, Other

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: City View(s), Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

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

Location

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Neighborhood

East Cambridge

169 Monsignor Obrien Hwy # 702, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

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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

3 schools
C+
King Open School
0.7 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 179 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.7 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.8 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.5 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.7 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
Edwards Middle
0.7 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.5 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
Charlestown High
1.0 mi
D
Charlestown High School
1.0 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $761/mo
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73532108
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 9, 2026
$3,900
MLS #73532108 - Active
Sold
Sep 25, 2020
$680,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Aug 9, 2020
$725,000
Original listing
Agent: The Ivy Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 9, 2026 Sold $3,900
Aug 9, 2020 New Listing Added $725,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
16 days
Price per Sq Ft
$696

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $4,651 $788,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,651
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$761
Monthly
Assessed Value
$788,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Ivy Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM301206
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Sep 26, 2020 8:47 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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