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53 Orchard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • West Cambridge
$1,160,000
Est. $6,824/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,346
Sq Ft
$862
Price/Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 13, 2025 • MLS# 73390512 Copied!

About this home

On one of west Cambridge's most lovely 1-way tree-lined residential side streets, a light-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium a short distance to Davis & Porter Squares, the Red Line, scores of restaurants & shops. On 1st & 2nd levels of beautiful late-19th-c. building set back from sidewalk, the condominium has gracious living & dining rooms with unusually high ceilings, oversized windows, & gorgeous hardwood floors. The just-upgraded eat-in kitchen has abundant cabinetry, excellent stone counter space, stainless-steel appliances, center island, 2 exposures & a patio. A separate 1st-floor sunlit study with a closet makes a desirable workspace, playroom, or guest space. There is a full bath on both levels, in-unit laundry, a well-conceived floor plan, and cross-ventilation. There is exclusive use of half of the 2-c garage, an additional parking space in front of the garage, and huge private storage. Several common green spaces. Location, size, amenities, beauty, and convenience!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner WEITZ, JAMES & ELINOR C WINSLOW
Mailing Address 53 ORCHARD STREET UNIT 2, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style TWO-FLOORS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $991,000
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,807
CPA Surcharge 3% ($157)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,964

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $991,000 $991,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 29, 2023 $1 00170/0021
Jul 2, 2015 $1 00135/0103
Aug 1, 2006 $499,525 00995/0050
Nov 26, 1985 $239,000 01006/0118

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,346 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,150,000
Final Sale Price: $1,160,000
Difference: +$10,000 (+0.9%)
Performance Metrics
100.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $854
Sale $/sq ft: $862
This property sold for $862 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$862/sq ft
Area Average
$461/sq ft
Difference
+86.9%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,346 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,803
Assessed Value $913,900

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

53 Orchard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.6 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
0.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.0 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
Amigos School
2.1 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B+
Peabody School
0.4 mi | #278 of 824 | Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.4 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.8 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.0 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.3 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.2 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.5 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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Property History

Market Insights

0.9%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 7, 2025
$1,160,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 13, 2025
$1,150,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 13, 2025 New Listing Added $1,150,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$862

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,803 $913,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,803
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$275
Monthly
Assessed Value
$913,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Aug 10, 2025 8:51 AM 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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