253 Broadway, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Area 4-The Port
$3,350,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$2,990,000
Final Sale Price:
$3,350,000
Difference:
+$360,000 (+12.0%)
Performance Metrics
112.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$489
Sale $/sq ft:
$547
This property sold for $547 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 12.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Zone 4, The Port. Near the intersection of Broadway and Windsor, this classic mid-19th century Italinate Villa style multi family home has ample garden space on a generous lot of approximately 6500 sq. ft. Interior sq ftge is also generous at approx 6,200 sq ft. on 3 levels. A unique property awaits the creative buyer, with C-1 Zoning offering additional freedoms and opportunity. Schedule a tour with 24 hour notice. Floor plans attached in docs. Offers are being reviewed as they come in.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
22.9%
Price Range
12
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73600740
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Nov 10, 2026
$3,880,000
MLS #73600740 - Active
Sold
Jul 17, 2025
$3,350,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 12
Listed for Sale
May 20, 2025
$2,990,000
Original listing
Agent: Ted Fairchild
Office: Sunrise Realty & Investment LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,880,000 | - | - | MLS #73600740 - Active |
| 07/17/2025 | ✓ Sold | $3,350,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/20/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,990,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,341 | $2,101,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$13,341
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,101,000
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family
Year Built
1838
Living Area
6,119 sq ft
Lot Size
0.15 acres
Bedrooms
7
Full Baths
4
Total Rooms
15
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$13,341
Assessed Value
$2,101,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
beige-yell
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
12 days
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1838
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
6,119 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
4
Levels
4
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1838
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
4
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
B
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
< 0.1 mi
|
#7 of 12
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 616 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
235 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Cambridgeport School
0.2 mi
|
#217 of 825
|
Score: 53.9
Improved 89 spots from last year
-4.3 below state avg
256 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.2 mi
|
#246 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
3 schools
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.4 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.5 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.9 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.6 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
Area 4-The Port
253 Broadway, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Ted Fairchild
Listing Office
Sunrise Realty & Investment LLC
Office Phone
617-710-4408
Agent MLS ID
CN206899
Office MLS ID
AN7485
Listing Data Updated
Jul 21, 2025 1:25 PM 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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