57 Hovey Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,625,000
Est. $8,649/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,386
Sq Ft
$681
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1865
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
33
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73158956

About this home

Beautiful three-bedroom home located in the heart of Cambridge features sleek contemporary design, expansive open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, skylights, frameless tempered glass railings, and abundant natural light. Modern kitchen offers 36” Frigidaire Professional stove, double-drawer dishwasher, stainless appliances, and transom window. Large, modern spa bath features double sink vanity, enclosed steam room shower, and Kohler soaking tub with jets. Primary bedroom offers large walk-in closet. Home offers living room with gas fireplace, modern half bath, built-in bookshelves, and central AC. Garden level offers separate one-bedroom unit with private entrance, open floor plan, kitchenette, and full bath. Professionally landscaped fenced yard is a lush oasis with mature plantings, garden area, and private patio. Cement side-by-side driveway offers off-street parking for two. Steps to vibrant Harvard Square and Inman Square, this is a walker’s paradise with a walk score of 92!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,800,000
Final Sale Price: $1,625,000
Difference: $175,000 (-9.7%)
Performance Metrics
90.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
33
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $754
Sale $/sq ft: $681
This property sold for $681 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 33 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,386 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Basement Details
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Door Features
Storm Door(s)

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Other
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Patio, Enclosed
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.05 acres
Lot Size
2,192 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0500
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service
Security Features
Security System

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9,726
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$1,659,800
Parcel Number
M:00140 L:00075,409361
Zoning
C-1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Unknown/Mixed
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
This home is a legal two-family home. Garden level offers separate one-bedroom unit with private entrance, open floor plan, kitchenette, and full bath. There is a license to use some of the yard area that is owned by the hospital.

Location

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Neighborhood

57 Hovey Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $811
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

9.7%
Price Range
35
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 29, 2023
$1,625,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 35
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Listed for Sale
Sep 13, 2023
$1,800,000
Original listing
Agent: Brian Kenneally Office: Keller Williams Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 13, 2023 New Listing Added $1,800,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
33 days
Price per Sq Ft
$681

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $9,726 $1,659,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,726
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,659,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian Kenneally
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Agent MLS ID BB807209
Office MLS ID BB5962

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