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137 Otis St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$962,500
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,831
Sq Ft
$526
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1902
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 25, 2021 • MLS# 72789872 Copied! • Updated Apr 25, 2021

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $899,000
Final Sale Price: $962,500
Difference: +$63,500 (+7.1%)
Performance Metrics
107.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $491
Sale $/sq ft: $526
This property sold for $526 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$526/sq ft
Area Average
$518/sq ft
Difference
+1.5%

This property sold slightly above the area average for similar homes.

About this home

Opportunity knocks for a developer or owner occupant! This seldom available end unit/row house Single Family Home offers a spacious 4 beds, 1.5 baths on 3 levels and features a private rear courtyard. A sought-after East Cambridge address located one block from Cambridge St, on bus line to Lechmere (69), and less than 1 mile to Kendall/MIT. Easy access to both the MBTA Red & Green lines as well as medical, bio, pharmaceutical, and high-tech centers. House needs updating and will be AS IS. Great East Cambridge location. Easy to show. This will not last.

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Property History

Market Insights

39.9%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73546702
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$1,495,000
MLS #73546702 - Active
Sold
Apr 23, 2021
$962,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 25, 2021
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Albert Bouchie Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $4,947 $860,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,947
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$860,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1902
Living Area 1,831 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,947
Assessed Value $860,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1902
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,831 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Levels
Multi/Split

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
13.7 x 19.1
Bedroom3
10.1 x 18.3
Dining Room
12.9 x 12.3
Kitchen
10 x 18.1
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
13.4 x 11.7
Living Room
12.9 x 14
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
13.4 x 13.5
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1902
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street
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
0.9 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
1.3 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
St. Peter Elementary School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.8 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
King Open School
0.4 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.9 mi
Grades 01-06
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.2 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
0.4 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.5 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.7 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.2 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
NuVu Innovation School
1.0 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

East Cambridge

137 Otis St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

Listing Information

Listing Agent Albert Bouchie
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Office Phone 617-484-5300
Agent MLS ID CT000887
Office MLS ID AN6190
Listing Data Updated Apr 25, 2021 9:24 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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