50 Follen St # 211, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$845,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,141
Sq Ft
$741
Price/Sq Ft
1925
Year Built
41
Days on Market
Sold Listed Nov 14, 2024 • MLS# 73312856 Copied! • Updated Feb 20, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $935,000
Final Sale Price: $845,000
Difference: $90,000 (-9.6%)
Performance Metrics
90.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
41
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $819
Sale $/sq ft: $741
This property sold for $741 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 41 days on market before selling.

About this home

Located at the edge of Cambridge Common, across the street from the Harvard Law School, 2 blocks from the Science Center, Harvard Square, & the Red Line (connecting to MIT, MGH, & downtown Boston). Floor-through unit, generously proportioned, bright, 1-level rare 3rd-floor 2-bedroom condo with 2 full baths, 1 of them ensuite. Large 1st-floor common reception area. Intercom. Opportunity to live IN Harvard Square on a side street in a 96-unit, professionally managed building! Unit's entry hall with a large coat closet opens to an expansive and open east-facing living/dining room, a west-facing eat-in kitchen with full-size appliances, generous bedrooms with built-in storage and shelves, and 2 well-designed fully tiled baths. One of the bedrooms is used as a study/library. Many closets. Beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout. Cross-ventilation. Management on-site. 2 elevators. Full-time resident superintendent. Common laundry. Lots of restaurants, shops, services nearby.

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Property History

Market Insights

42
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jan 30, 2025
$845,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 42
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Listed for Sale
Nov 14, 2024
$845,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,017 $847,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,017
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$693
Monthly
Assessed Value
$847,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,141 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $5,017
Assessed Value $847,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $693 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 19
Seller Disclosures The Building Is 20% Owner-occupied. One Entity Lives On-site In A Few Units And Owns 56% Of The 96 Units.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 211
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (5)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 42 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,141 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Effective Year (Renovated): 1980
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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

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Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

50 Follen St # 211, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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 Feb 20, 2025 9:42 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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