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172 Putnam Avenue # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Cambridgeport
$857,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
906
Sq Ft
$946
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
2
Parking
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 14, 2025 • MLS# 73443038 Copied! • Updated Nov 7, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $825,000
Final Sale Price: $857,000
Difference: +$32,000 (+3.9%)
Performance Metrics
103.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $911
Sale $/sq ft: $946
This property sold for $946 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 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
$946/sq ft
Area Average
$248/sq ft
Difference
+281.4%

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

About this home

Nestled in the Riverside neighborhood, 172 Putnam Ave, Unit 2, offers high ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and a 2 or 3 bedroom flexible floor plan. The newly updated kitchen is outfitted with white Shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops and brand new stainless steel appliances. A glass sliding door opens to a private covered deck, perfect for morning coffee or al fresco dining. While modern finishes enhance functionality, an exposed brick wall adds a touch of classic Cambridge charm. Ideally located near Harvard Square, Central Square, and the Charles River, this home offers unmatched neighborhood convenience, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, cultural attractions, and easy access to the Mass Pike and Route 2. With two-car parking, in-unit laundry, and additional basement storage, this condo is ready to welcome you home!

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Property History

Market Insights

3.7%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 6, 2025
$857,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2025
$825,000
Original listing
Agent: MonaLisa Team Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $1,381 $713,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,381
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$659
Monthly
Assessed Value
$713,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 906 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch, Covered Patio/deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Covered
Features Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $1,381
Assessed Value $713,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $659 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (6)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 9 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
906 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom2
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 1996
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved

Nearby Schools

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Location

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Neighborhood

Cambridgeport

172 Putnam Avenue # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent MonaLisa Team
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TM358818
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Nov 7, 2025 6:13 AM 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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