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78 Bolton, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140
$910,000
Est. $4,843/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,485
Sq Ft
$613
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1890
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
53
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73371554

About this home

Rare to the Market! Single Family with Driveway & Backyard, on a dead-end street in North Cambridge. This beautiful home has been in the same family for almost 40 years. Three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, skylight, and an en-suite bathroom. Windows and hardwood floors throughout! This spacious house has a living room, separate dining room, & an eat-in kitchen. Enjoy the large front porch & the backyard with a patio, grill, mature magnolia tree, & blooming rhododendron. Large shed/garage for extra storage. Full unfinished basement with washer & dryer. Off-street parking for two cars. On a dead-end street this house offers a quaint neighborhood experience with quick access to the city amenities, shops and restaurants of Porter Square, Harvard Square, & Alewife. Close to the Redline and Commuter Rail. Steps away from Danehey Park featuring 50 acres of green, a dog park, & walking trail. Perfect starter home, ready for the right Buyer to make it their own.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,095,000
Final Sale Price: $910,000
Difference: $185,000 (-16.9%)
Performance Metrics
83.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
53
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $737
Sale $/sq ft: $613
This property sold for $613 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 53 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,485 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Door Features
French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Patio
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.06 acres
Lot Size
2,640 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0600

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
110 Volts

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$5,530
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$870,800
Parcel Number
419001
Zoning
B

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Public Record does not reflect home addition of living room, master bedroom and master bath. Total square footage is measured and approximate.

Location

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Neighborhood

78 Bolton, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Walkability

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Schools

School information not available

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $461
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

8.7%
Price Range
80
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Aug 5, 2025
$910,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 80
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Listed for Sale
May 8, 2025
$997,000
Original listing
Agent: Amber Jamanka Office: Real Broker MA, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 8, 2025 New Listing Added $997,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
53 days
Price per Sq Ft
$613

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,530 $870,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,530
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$870,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Amber Jamanka
Listing Office Real Broker MA, LLC
Agent MLS ID CN227485
Office MLS ID AN4866

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