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161 Columbia St # 3, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Area 4-The Port
$1,165,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,308
Sq Ft
$891
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 4, 2025 • MLS# 73451177 Copied! • Updated Dec 16, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,195,000
Final Sale Price: $1,165,000
Difference: $30,000 (-2.5%)
Performance Metrics
97.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $914
Sale $/sq ft: $891
This property sold for $891 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.5% below the original asking price.

With only 15 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
$891/sq ft
Area Average
$200/sq ft
Difference
+346.4%

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

About this home

Welcome to The Port. High among the trees in one of Cambridge’s coolest pockets, this three-bedroom, top-floor condo doesn’t just sit pretty — it lives. Sunlight floods through walls of glass while the city hums below, giving the whole place an easy, unfiltered vibe. The open layout moves like conversation — a gas fireplace flickers, laughter bounces off high ceilings, and music spills from the kitchen. Granite counters, custom cabinets, stainless steel, and a gas range anchor an island built for food, friends, and a little chaos. The primary suite brings the calm — soaking tub, glass shower, and a walk-in closet ready for anything. One of the other two bedrooms, bathed in warm ochre light, makes a perfect studio or think space. Two fireplaces, central air, in-unit laundry — the good stuff. Expansive, single-level living like this is rare in Cambridge. Add low HOA fees and a short stroll to Kendall and Central Squares, and you’ve got treetop peace with street-level swagger!

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Sold
Dec 16, 2025
Property sold
🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 4, 2025
$1,195,000
Original listing
Agent: Emma Guardia & Team Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $2,883 $943,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,883
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$943,000

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,308 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement Y
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Entry Hall

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,883
Assessed Value $943,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $200 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Seller Disclosures Residential Exemption Included In Real Estate Tax Bill. The Neighboring Property Holds A Utility Easement Beneath The Brick Alleyway At 161 Columbia. Primary Bathroom Window Has A Broken Seal.
Exclusions Murphy Bed And Corner Table / Benches In The Dining Room.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise","2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans, Certificate Of Insurance (4)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 16 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,308 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Third Floor

Bathroom1
9.1 x 6.1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Pendant, Soaking Tub
Bedroom3
12.9 x 11.3
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
Dining Room
7.8 x 10
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan
Kitchen
15.1 x 17.3
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
Bathroom2
8.1 x 8.1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Bedroom2
10 x 11.9
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
Living Room
11.5 x 13.1
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
16.8 x 11.11
Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dressing Room

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entry Hall
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type: Low-Rise, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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

3 schools
B
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
0.1 mi | #7 of 12 | Score: 42.1
Improved 616 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
249 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.2 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-
Cambridgeport School
0.2 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3
Improved 94 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
263 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.5 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
0.6 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.7 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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Area 4-The Port

161 Columbia St # 3, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Emma Guardia & Team
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TM361698
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Dec 16, 2025 1:03 PM 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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