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1697 Cambridge Street # 6, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$550,000
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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.
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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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
Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2024
$485,000
Original listing
Agent: Denman Drapkin Group
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2024 | ✓ Sold | $550,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/09/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $485,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
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
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$296 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
18
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Unit Is Legally Known As #6, But Labeled As #2 In The Building. There Is A Crack In The Door Panel On The Microwave.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
6
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (4)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
11 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1940
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
470 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
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Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
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Location
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Neighborhood
Harvard Square
1697 Cambridge Street # 6, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
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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