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5 Arlington St # 4, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Porter Square
$605,000
Est. $4,021/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
633
Sq Ft
$956
Price/Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 2, 2024 • MLS# 73198789 Copied!

About this home

Location! Location! Location! Delightful 1 bedroom condo on Arlington Street just minutes to the Red Line and Commuter Rail,. And oh so close to shops and restaurants plus Harvard, Lesley and convenient to Tufts. Nice light and comfortable layout. Spacious bedroom with 3 closets and plenty of room for any size bed. The kitchen has good cabinet space, dishwasher, disposal and microwave plus a cozy corner dining area with attractive glass front cabinets. The living room is spacious with 2 large windows and a decorative fireplace that brings charm to the room. Wood floors throughout along with pleated adjustable window shades for every window. They open top to bottom or bottom to top. A nice feature that gives you the option to see the sky while you have bottom window privacy. Bike room, Laundry room. plus private assigned storage and an on-site building superintendent.. A great place to come home to!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner DUONG, LOC
Mailing Address 7 ARLINGTON ST UNIT 7/21, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $553,300
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,242
CPA Surcharge 3% ($80)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,322

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $553,300 $553,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 1, 2025 $740,000 00175/0101
Nov 15, 2024 $915,000 00173/0130
Aug 1, 2024 $820,000 00172/0147
Jul 10, 2024 $650,000 00172/0101
Apr 12, 2024 $605,000 00171/0138
Nov 6, 2023 $1 00170/0087
Nov 2, 2023 $100 00166/0158
Nov 2, 2023 $1 00190/0081
Oct 31, 2023 $635,000 00170/0074
Oct 23, 2023 $701,000 00170/0062
Oct 11, 2023 $665,000 00170/0045
Aug 14, 2023 $1 00169/0144
May 19, 2023 $100 00168/0176
Feb 6, 2023 $100 00168/0028
Nov 4, 2022 $585,000 00167/0095
Oct 26, 2022 $565,000 00167/0070
Aug 8, 2022 $608,000 00166/0099
Jul 7, 2022 $585,000 00166/0034
Apr 1, 2022 $1,850,000 00165/0041
Dec 17, 2021 $570,000 00164/0039
Nov 30, 2021 $589,000 00163/0190
Apr 9, 2021 $100 00161/0011
Jun 17, 2020 $705,000 00158/0039
Jun 1, 2018 $1,170,000 00149/0120
Apr 25, 2018 $1 00149/0040
Apr 4, 2018 $1 00149/0009
Sep 25, 2017 $450,000 00146/0138
Dec 14, 2016 $10 00143/0039
Nov 14, 2016 $720,000 00142/0113
Apr 4, 2016 $1 00139/0044
Aug 21, 2015 $501,000 00136/0082
Aug 3, 2015 $100 00136/0037
Jul 20, 2015 $495,000 00135/0146
Jul 2, 2015 $450,000 00135/0109
May 20, 2015 $500,000 00134/0149
Dec 24, 2014 $300,000 00133/0059
Aug 1, 2014 $443,500 00131/0084
Oct 24, 2013 $340,000 00128/0036
Oct 11, 2013 $425,000 00128/0016
Dec 18, 2012 $356,000 00123/0132
Jul 16, 2012 $363,000 00121/0124
Dec 1, 2011 $537,500 00119/0024
Aug 28, 2011 $308,900 00117/0007
Mar 10, 2011 $405,000 00115/0010
Feb 10, 2011 $1 00114/0126
Jan 27, 2011 $293,500 U114/0138
Mar 10, 2010 $345,000 00111/0055
Sep 2, 2009 $350,000 00109/0061
Aug 11, 2009 $345,000 00108/0150
Aug 29, 2008 $461,500 00105/0077
Oct 29, 2007 $1 00101/0148
May 30, 2007 $335,000 00099/0103
May 11, 2007 $360,000 00099/0047
Apr 25, 2007 $390,000 00098/0150
Feb 23, 2007 $349,000 00098/0025
Dec 22, 2006 $344,814 00097/0073
Nov 6, 2006 $332,500 00096/0117
Sep 7, 2005 $260,000 00090/0092
Oct 22, 2004 $1 00085/0118
Aug 27, 2004 $1 00084/0183
Mar 20, 2002 $100 0U74/0132
Nov 30, 2001 $269,000 0U73/0160
Jul 5, 2001 $372,500 0U72/0054
Dec 13, 2000 $60,000 0U61/0125
Apr 28, 2000 $265,000 0U68/0062
Apr 12, 2000 $345,000 0U68/0028
Sep 30, 1999 $304,500 0U66/0134
Feb 19, 1999 $185,000 0U64/0041
Feb 10, 1999 $53,000 0U64/0030
Dec 30, 1998 $200,000 0U63/0015
Oct 30, 1998 $190,000 0U63/0034
Jun 2, 1998 $31,000 0U71/0150
Nov 6, 1997 $246,000 0U59/0147
Aug 15, 1997 $40,000 0U58/0197
Aug 11, 1997 $55,000 0U58/0186
Jul 2, 1997 $288,000 0U58/0103
Apr 23, 1997 $165,000 0U57/0152
Feb 28, 1997 $105,000 0U57/0092
Feb 3, 1997 $50,000 00000/0000
Jan 2, 1997 $142,500 0U72/0014
Oct 30, 1996 $153,000 0U56/0106
Oct 15, 1996 $290,000 0U56/0086
Sep 27, 1996 $267,500 0U56/0055
Aug 29, 1996 $118,000 0U56/0007
Aug 26, 1996 $140,000 0U55/0187
Aug 19, 1996 $110,000 0U55/0174
Apr 30, 1996 $225,500 0U54/0165
Apr 23, 1996 $187,000 0U54/0149
Mar 26, 1996 $133,000 0U54/0121
Mar 1, 1996 $139,000 0U54/0094
Feb 29, 1996 $1 0U54/0084
Dec 19, 1995 $108,000 0U53/0192
Nov 2, 1995 $61,000 0U53/0112
Oct 31, 1995 $226,999 0U53/0101
Oct 25, 1995 $160,000 0U53/0083
Sep 19, 1995 $1 0U53/0012
Aug 7, 1995 $202,600 0U52/0133

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (80.1% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
633 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $610,000
Final Sale Price: $605,000
Difference: $5,000 (-0.8%)
Performance Metrics
99.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $964
Sale $/sq ft: $956
This property sold for $956 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.8% below the original asking price.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$956/sq ft
Area Average
$373/sq ft
Difference
+156.4%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 633 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features Internet Available - Unknown, Elevator

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,271
Assessed Value $552,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Elevator
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
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

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Porter Square

5 Arlington St # 4, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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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
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 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.
1.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.7 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
1.7 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
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.4 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
1.8 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
2.1 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
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 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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Property History

Market Insights

0.8%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 12, 2024
$605,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Feb 2, 2024
$610,000
Original listing
Agent: Patricia Mazza Office: Patricia Mazza Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 2, 2024 New Listing Added $610,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$956

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $3,271 $552,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,271
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$489
Monthly
Assessed Value
$552,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patricia Mazza
Listing Office Patricia Mazza Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CT003204
Office MLS ID AC0952
Listing Data Updated Apr 14, 2024 8:33 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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