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35 Bigelow St # 5, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$838,288
2
Beds
2
Baths
940
Sq Ft
$892
Price/Sq Ft
1871
Year Built
1
Parking
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 29, 2025 • MLS# 73381962 Copied! • Updated Jul 11, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $849,000
Final Sale Price: $838,288
Difference: $10,712 (-1.3%)
Performance Metrics
98.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $903
Sale $/sq ft: $892
This property sold for $892 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% below the original asking price.

With only 17 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
$892/sq ft
Area Average
$314/sq ft
Difference
+183.7%

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

About this home

Delightful 2 level Penthouse unit on beautiful tree lined Bigelow Street. Set in the heart of Cambridge this location is convenient to Harvard Sq, Central Sq, Inman and Kendall Sq, The T, as well as numerous wonderful restaurants and shops. Designed as part of a 6 unit conversion of a stunning Victorian, the exterior architectural details have been carefully maintained including a Mansard roof with scalloped slate shingles, corbels and wooden quoin. This special units interiors include an open living, dining and kitchen space, which flows out to the enormous exclusive use roof deck. 1 bedroom and a full bath complete the top level. A stylish and functional spiral stairway leads down to the 2nd bedroom with custom built ins and an additional full bath. With freshly a painted interior, new appliances, in-unit laundry Hardwood flooring, extra storage and 1 car parking this is an amazing space to call home.

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Property History

Market Insights

1.3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jul 11, 2025
$838,288
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
May 29, 2025
$849,000
Original listing
Agent: Team Patti Brainard Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,471 $704,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,471
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$425
Monthly
Assessed Value
$704,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1871
Living Area 940 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle, Slate
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $4,471
Assessed Value $704,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $425 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 6
Seller Disclosures Taxes Include Residential Exemption
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1871
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
940 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Master Bedroom
15 x 14
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Third Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bedroom2
12 x 12
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,Third Floor

Kitchen
13 x 12
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
14 x 11
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1871
Effective Year (Renovated): 1987
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Nearby Schools

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Neighborhood

35 Bigelow St # 5, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team Patti Brainard
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TM309187
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Jul 11, 2025 4:23 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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