5 Lamson Place # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Central Square
$470,550
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$499,000
Final Sale Price:
$470,550
Difference:
$28,450 (-5.7%)
Performance Metrics
94.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
61
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,053
Sale $/sq ft:
$993
This property sold for $993 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.7% below the original asking price.
The property spent 61 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
$993/sq ft
Area Median
$747/sq ft
Difference
+33.0%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
This has to be the most charming unit one could hope to find, tucked down a private way off of Essex Street, just a couple blocks from Central Sq. This home features Mexican tile in the living room, beautiful wide pine flooring in the kitchen, in-unit laundry, an updated bathroom and off-street deeded parking. Tons of fabulous built-ins, exposed brick walls, bead board and beamed ceilings, southern exposure and full windows. Though not a "true bedroom", the sleeping alcove, which fits a queen bed, is all you'll need. While only 474 sq ft, this unit is exceptionally well laid out and feels so much larger. Small association with both of the other units owner-occupied. This is the very best mix of charm and location!!!
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Property History
Market Insights
3.8%
Price Range
63
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Feb 4, 2025
$470,550
Property sold
Days on Market: 63
Listed for Sale
Nov 1, 2024
$489,000
Original listing
Agent: David Cahill
Office: Century 21 Cityside
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 | ✓ Sold | $470,550 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/01/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $489,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,673 | $451,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,673
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$190
Monthly
Assessed Value
$451,500
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1873
Living Area
474 sq ft
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Other
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,673
Assessed Value
$451,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$190 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
3
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Reserves As Of September Were $6, 647.63
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Rowhouse","2\/3 Family","Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
63 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1873
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
474 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1873
Effective Year (Renovated):
2004
Structure Type:
Rowhouse, 2/3 Family, Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Other
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
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Deeded
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
< 0.1 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-
Cambridgeport School
0.2 mi
|
#212 of 824
|
Score: 54.3
Improved 94 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
263 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
0.3 mi
|
#7 of 12
|
Score: 42.1
Improved 616 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
249 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
3 schools
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.6 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
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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.8 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
High Schools
3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.8 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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Neighborhood
Central Square
5 Lamson Place # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
David Cahill
Listing Office
Century 21 Cityside
Office Phone
617-262-2600
Agent MLS ID
BB803079
Office MLS ID
BB6400
Listing Data Updated
Feb 5, 2025 2:04 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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