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21 Cottage Park Ave, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140
$1,100,000
Est. $6,355/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,961
Sq Ft
$561
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1889
Year Built
41
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2023 • MLS# 73163697 Copied!

About this home

Rare opportunity for a family, investor, or developer to renovate a fabulous home with boundless potential. Get inspired by the development next door at 19 Cottage Park Avenue, where an energy efficient, architectural masterpiece, is about to take shape. 21 Cottage Park Avenue is sited on an incredible 4,520sf lot with an expansive private garden, the size of which is seldom seen in Cambridge. The home offers a Total Area of 2,596sf and a Total Gross Living Area of 1,791sf. Located in Zone B with Floor Area Ratio of 0.5 allowing for an increase in living space (buyers to perform due diligence on expansion possibilities). Whether commuting by car, public transportation (MBA Red Line or bus routes), bicycle or by foot, this is the commuter’s dream location for access to world renowned educational instructions, Kendall Square innovation district, local hot spots such as Davis and Porter squares, the many amenities of North Cambridge, downtown Boston and the highway network.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1889
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,961 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,295,000
Final Sale Price: $1,100,000
Difference: $195,000 (-15.1%)
Performance Metrics
84.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
41
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $660
Sale $/sq ft: $561
This property sold for $561 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 41 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$561/sq ft
Area Average
$583/sq ft
Difference
3.8%

This property sold near the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1889
Living Area 1,961 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Off Street, Driveway
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,113
Assessed Value $1,213,800

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1889
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

21 Cottage Park Ave, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
0.2 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.5 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
Cambridge Friends School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Fayerweather Street School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.7 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
2.8 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
International School of Boston
0.2 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.5 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
2.4 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
2.8 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
3.1 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.9 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.3 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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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

69.7%
Price Range
352
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73528101
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Currently Listed
Jun 2, 2026
$3,628,900
MLS #73528101 - Active
Sold
Dec 29, 2023
$1,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 352
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Listed for Sale
Sep 26, 2023
$1,295,000
Original listing
Agent: Jonathan Radford Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 2, 2026 Sold $3,628,900
Sep 26, 2023 New Listing Added $1,295,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
41 days
Price per Sq Ft
$561

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $7,113 $1,213,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,113
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,213,800

Listing Information

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID BB800886
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Dec 29, 2023 3:08 PM EST
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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