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1697 Cambridge Street # 6, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$550,000
Est. $3,502/month
1
Baths
470
Sq Ft
$1,170
Price/Sq Ft
1940
Year Built
10
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 9, 2024 • MLS# 73287482 Copied!

About this home

In a premier Mid-Cambridge location, 1697 Cambridge Street Unit 6 is that rare studio with charm to spare and stunning updates — perfect for students, professionals & investors alike! Renovated with a gorgeous custom kitchen, lovely hardwood floors & new fixtures, Unit 6 awaits its lucky new owner! A spacious foyer offers ample room for entry furnishings, plus a roomy closet for coats, boots & other storage. Beautiful, refinished, original windows flood the main room with natural light. There is ample space for a seating area as well as a large bed and the room has an alcove well-suited for a home office set-up, with 2 sizable closets on either end. The updated eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry with in cab & under cab lighting, soapstone counters with ample storage and counter space, along with space for a table & chairs. Just around the corner from Harvard Yard, enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, the Red Line and all this quintessential Cambridge location has to offer!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CMM CAMBRIDGE LLC
Mailing Address 17 HIGH POINT CIR N, NAPLES, FL, 34103

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $563,100
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,300
CPA Surcharge 3% ($81)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,381

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $563,100 $563,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 19, 2024 $620,000 00173/0133
Oct 25, 2024 $550,000 00173/0096
Oct 24, 2024 $650,000 00173/0092
Apr 25, 2024 $1 00171/0159
Jun 26, 2023 $445,000 00169/0055
Mar 28, 2023 $100 00168/0100
Mar 22, 2023 $10 00168/0091
Jul 26, 2022 $535,000 00166/0071
Sep 20, 2021 $1 00163/0033
Jul 8, 2021 $517,000 00162/0051
Jun 8, 2021 $1 00161/0167
Nov 17, 2020 $430,000 00159/0113
Jul 9, 2018 $425,000 00150/0039
Jun 1, 2017 $630,000 00145/0047
Jun 23, 2016 $585,000 00139/0142
May 27, 2016 $459,000 00140/0006
Mar 21, 2016 $345,000 00139/0015
Sep 28, 2015 $1 00137/0017
May 20, 2015 $291,700 00134/0146
May 20, 2015 $257,400 00134/0147
Aug 22, 2014 $499,000 00131/0112
Mar 11, 2014 $1 00129/0082
Sep 6, 2013 $452,000 00127/0100
Aug 2, 2013 $361,750 00127/0017
Jul 3, 2013 $240,000 00126/0087
Mar 11, 2013 $100 00124/0121
Jan 27, 2012 $339,000 00119/0128
Nov 21, 2011 $350,500 00118/0149
Jul 15, 2010 $100 00112/0137
Aug 28, 2009 $228,000 00109/0042
Nov 29, 2007 $215,000 00102/0051
Jul 31, 2006 $319,000 00095/0035
Jul 7, 2006 $327,000 00094/0138
May 28, 2004 $322,000 00083/0094
Sep 19, 2002 $1 00076/0156
Aug 29, 2002 $279,000 0U74/0097
Jun 5, 2001 $209,000 0U71/0196
Apr 30, 2001 $175,000 0U71/0100
May 16, 2000 $30,000 0U68/0081
Apr 25, 1997 $121,000 0U57/0166
Apr 4, 1997 $59,000 0U57/0141
Jul 17, 1996 $57,000 0U55/0107
Aug 16, 1995 $56,000 0U52/0145
Jul 28, 1995 $96,800 0U52/0107
Nov 26, 1993 $35,000 00056/0169
Sep 18, 1992 $75,000 0U44/0176
Aug 18, 1989 $120,000 0U36/0197
Jul 15, 1988 $91,000 0U33/0005

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
1940
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
470 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $485,000
Final Sale Price: $550,000
Difference: +$65,000 (+13.4%)
Performance Metrics
113.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,032
Sale $/sq ft: $1,170
This property sold for $1,170 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 22 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,170/sq ft
Area Average
$360/sq ft
Difference
+225.1%

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 1940
Living Area 470 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $2,701
Assessed Value $445,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1940
Effective Year (Renovated): 1977
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 2
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

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

1697 Cambridge Street # 6, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.8 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
0.9 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.5 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.5 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.1 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
1.4 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.4 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.5 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

11.8%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 25, 2024
$550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
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Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2024
$485,000
Original listing
Agent: Denman Drapkin Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 9, 2024 New Listing Added $485,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
10 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,170

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $2,701 $445,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,701
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$296
Monthly
Assessed Value
$445,800

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM328243
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Oct 28, 2024 10:59 AM 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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