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1697 Cambridge Street # 6, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$550,000
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! • Updated Oct 28, 2024

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

This Property
$1,170/sq ft
Area Average
$298/sq ft
Difference
+293.2%

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

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
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Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2024
$485,000
Original listing
Agent: Denman Drapkin Group Office: Compass

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
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
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
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.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
470 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Kitchen
Living Room

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

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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