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2 Potter Park # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$811,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,048
Sq Ft
$774
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
1
Garage Space
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 12, 2020 • MLS# 72708520 Copied! • Updated Oct 2, 2020

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $825,000
Final Sale Price: $811,000
Difference: $14,000 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $787
Sale $/sq ft: $774
This property sold for $774 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

With only 18 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
$774/sq ft
Area Average
$200/sq ft
Difference
+286.5%

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

About this home

Stunning five room one bedroom condo in a beautiful 1880 Queen Anne style 3 unit home. All the classic touches including high ceilings, detailed moldings and hardwood floors. The open attractive Center Hall is large enough for desk and bookcase. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious, fireplaced living room with 2 bay windows. The dining room has a charming built-in hutch and large, customized pantry closet. The kitchen has been updated and has easy access to a lovely, exclusive-use patio and garden area. The generous size master has 2 large closets, and a cozy den loaded with windows for lots of natural light and built-in shelves. Add garage parking, basement laundry and storage and you have the perfect place to call home! Located on a private cul-de-sac off Linnaean Street between Porter and Harvard Squares. Minutes to shopping and public transportation. WILL NOT LAST!

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Property History

Market Insights

18.7%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73505504
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 1, 2026
$998,000
MLS #73505504
Sold
Oct 1, 2020
$811,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 12, 2020
$825,000
Original listing
Agent: Steven Savarese Office: Century 21 Adams KC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $2,372 $823,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,372
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$250
Monthly
Assessed Value
$823,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,048 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

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

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $2,372
Assessed Value $823,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $250 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Taxes Reflect Owner Occup. Res. Exemption. Unit 2 Has Right To Cross Patio In Order To Get To Garage. Potter Park Is A Private Way. Each Home Owns In Front Of Their Respective Building. Unit 3 Uses One Of The 2 Parking Spaces In Front Of The Building. The Other Is Reserved For All 3 Units Guests.
Exclusions Washer And Dryer Left As Gift From Seller. Sellers Personal Belongings.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Room dimensions are approx.
Documents Master Deed (1)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,048 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Kitchen
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Effective Year (Renovated): 1988
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Other
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 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
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.3 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A
John F Kennedy School
0.5 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.2 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.3 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.3 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Curtis-Tufts School
1.5 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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2 Potter Park # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Steven Savarese
Agent MLS ID B0683328
Office MLS ID B99241
Listing Data Updated Oct 2, 2020 10:57 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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