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75 Richdale Avenue # 3, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Porter Square
$1,700,000
Est. $10,359/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
3,086
Sq Ft
$551
Price/Sq Ft
1902
Year Built
80
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 6, 2024 • MLS# 73286550 Copied!

About this home

Huge, glamorous true loft on residential side street in turn-of-the-century brick industrial building. Payne Project Condominium is close to Red Line, Harvard Law, & University Science Center. Over 3,000 s.f.! Open floor plan. 14.5' ceilings. Vast cubic footage. Huge windows. Abundant natural light. Cross-ventilation. Massive walls for oversized art. Beautiful light maple floors. Industrial metal staircases with steel cable balustrades. Lovely green views. Lots of skylights. 3 ceiling fans. Dramatic & versatile space. Palatial 37' x 19' x 14.5' living/dining room. Whole walls of floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases/art display. Stainless steel appliances. Immense & open entertaining spaces. Wood stove. Six gigantic walk-in closets with abundant built-in storage. 4 separate open studies. In-unit laundry. AC. Separate systems. Lovely oversized common rear garden. Conveniently located deeded parking, space #18. Prof. management. Exceptional value at $534.67/psf.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 75-17 RICHDALE AVENUE LLC
Mailing Address C/O SIMEON BRUNER, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style TWO-FLOORS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,618,100
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,482
CPA Surcharge 3% ($267)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,749

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $1,618,100 $1,618,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 16, 2025 $1,655,000 00174/0191
Dec 20, 2024 $1,700,000 00173/0191
Jul 7, 2023 $1,609,800 00169/0087
Nov 30, 2017 $1,500,000 00147/0121
Jul 24, 2015 $10 00136/0009
Jun 16, 2015 $1,409,210 00135/0054
Sep 2, 2010 $582,500 00113/0073
Apr 27, 2007 $785,000 00099/0005
Jan 1, 1998 $725,000 01129/0005
Feb 13, 1995 $135,458 0U72/0109
Feb 10, 1995 $210,168 0U51/0080
Feb 9, 1995 $226,588 0U70/0018
Feb 8, 1995 $103,531 00051/0073
Feb 2, 1995 $365,260 0U51/0063
Feb 2, 1995 $109,061 00051/0066
Feb 2, 1995 $108,007 00051/0065
Feb 2, 1995 $103,621 00051/0067
Feb 2, 1995 $1 0U51/0064

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: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1902
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,086 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,925,000
Final Sale Price: $1,700,000
Difference: $225,000 (-11.7%)
Performance Metrics
88.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
80
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $624
Sale $/sq ft: $551
This property sold for $551 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 80 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$551/sq ft
Area Average
$494/sq ft
Difference
+11.5%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1902
Living Area 3,086 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s), Individual, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Plywood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features Study, Sitting Room, Loft

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $11,063
Assessed Value $1,868,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Plywood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Study, Sitting Room, Loft
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1902
Effective Year (Renovated): 1995
Structure Type: Low-Rise, Loft
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

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

Location

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Neighborhood

Porter Square

75 Richdale Avenue # 3, 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
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
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 Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.9 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
1.9 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
B+
Peabody School
0.3 mi | #278 of 824 | Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.3 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
1.6 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
2.0 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
2.3 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
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.1 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.5 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

2.9%
Price Range
82
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Dec 20, 2024
$1,700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 82
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Listed for Sale
Sep 6, 2024
$1,650,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 6, 2024 New Listing Added $1,650,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
80 days
Price per Sq Ft
$551

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $11,063 $1,868,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,063
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$641
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,868,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Dec 20, 2024 5:40 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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