16-1/2 Magnolia Ave # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$671,500
2
Beds
1
Baths
682
Sq Ft
$985
Price/Sq Ft
1903
Year Built
1
Parking
53
Days on Market
Sold 2021 Listed Feb 11, 2021 • MLS# 72784968 Copied! • Updated May 18, 2021

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,999
Final Sale Price: $671,500
Difference: $28,499 (-4.1%)
Performance Metrics
95.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
53
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,026
Sale $/sq ft: $985
This property sold for $985 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 53 days on market before selling.

About this home

Conveniently located just steps from Harvard and Inman Sq, this charming second floor 2 bedroom is a perfect place to call home. This sunlit unit offers 2 spacious bedrooms, a nicely renovated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, and washer/dryer in unit. Also featuring a coutyard, and 2 shared parking spots amongst the association. Enjoy the peace and quiet of Magnolia Ave, while being right in the heart of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhood. Close to public transportation, restaurants, and shopping.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

15.5%
Price Range
54
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73594077
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Oct 22, 2026
$795,000
MLS #73594077 - Active
✓
Sold
Apr 6, 2021
$671,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 54
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 11, 2021
$699,999
Original listing
Agent: Thomas Fleming Office: Boston Residential

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $3,025 $528,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,025
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$245
Monthly
Assessed Value
$528,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1903
Living Area 682 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Common
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,025
Assessed Value $528,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $245 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 54 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1903
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
682 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1903
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Common
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
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
1.0 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-06
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
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.6 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
0.9 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
1.2 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.3 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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16-1/2 Magnolia Ave # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Thomas Fleming
Listing Office Boston Residential
Office Phone 617-433-7149
Agent MLS ID CN206906
Office MLS ID AN0502
Listing Data Updated May 18, 2021 5:16 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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