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8 Leonard Avenue # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$975,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,056
Sq Ft
$923
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
1
Garage Space
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 16, 2022 • MLS# 72953834 Copied! • Updated Nov 4, 2022

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $849,000
Final Sale Price: $975,000
Difference: +$126,000 (+14.8%)
Performance Metrics
114.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $804
Sale $/sq ft: $923
This property sold for $923 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 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
$923/sq ft
Area Average
$269/sq ft
Difference
+243.2%

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

About this home

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED - OFFER ACCEPTED Occupying the 2nd floor of a graceful Victorian building, it has a private entrance that leads upstairs to a front hall, a bright living room in its east-facing turret, a dining room with a pass-through cabinet to the eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a remodeled bath. Period details like stained glass, ceiling medallions, and a decorative mantle add to the charm of these light-filled spaces, while a private deck overlooks the tree-lined street below. Recent updates include the furnace & water heater (2019), roof (2020), gutters (2022), and in 2021 the unit and the building were certified lead-safe. To top it off, there is a boodle of parking: 1 spot in the shared garage and a 2nd spot outside the garage, storage in the basement, and in-unit laundry. Conveniently located between Harvard, Inman & Union Squares, this special property awaits, & just might be the friend you have always been looking for!

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Property History

Market Insights

13.4%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73339111
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Apr 11, 2025
$980,000
MLS #73339111
Sold
Apr 22, 2022
$975,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 16, 2022
$849,000
Original listing
Agent: The May Group Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $4,661 $783,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,661
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$175
Monthly
Assessed Value
$783,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,056 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Laundry Closet, Flooring - Wood, First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Entry Hall

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Garden, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,661
Assessed Value $783,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $175 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Residential Exemption Not Included In Property Taxes. Condominium Fee Paid Every Three Months. Windows Restored In 2010 With New Storms/screens.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,056 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
Dining Room
14 x 11
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door
Kitchen
15 x 11
Flooring - Wood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Bedroom2
11 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Living Room
13 x 12
Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Master Bedroom
12 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Entry Hall
Windows: Window(s) - Stained Glass, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Wood, First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Garden, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Assigned
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
0.6 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
0.9 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
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.8 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.
2.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.3 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.8 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.1 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.6 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
NuVu Innovation School
0.8 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 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
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8 Leonard Avenue # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent The May Group
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID TEAM0215
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Nov 4, 2022 6:25 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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