75 Richdale Avenue # 3, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Porter Square
$1,700,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
3,086
Sq Ft
$551
Price/Sq Ft
1902
Year Built
1
Parking
80
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 6, 2024 • MLS# 73286550 Copied! • Updated Dec 20, 2024

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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 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$551/sq ft
Area Median
$707/sq ft
Difference
22.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

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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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
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 6, 2024
$1,650,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

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

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
Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $11,063
Assessed Value $1,868,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $641 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 15
Seller Disclosures The Deed Is Recorded As Registered Land, Not Recorded Land, In The Middlesex South Land Court. There Are A Few Windows With Perforated Seals; They Are Already Scheduled To Be Replaced, At No Cost To Buyer.
Exclusions None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise","Loft"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures This is the kind of space people dream of when they fantasize about living in a loft.
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 82 days

Property Overview

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

Floor Layout

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
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

3 schools
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
Cambridge Friends School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.4 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
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
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
Next Wave Junior High School
1.4 mi
16 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Curtis-Tufts School
1.3 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
F
Full Circle High School
1.4 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.4 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Porter Square

75 Richdale Avenue # 3, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Dec 20, 2024 5:40 PM EST
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