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5 Brewer Street # 5, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$740,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
703
Sq Ft
$1,053
Price/Sq Ft
1914
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 4, 2026 • MLS# 73482794 Copied! • Updated Apr 13, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,900
Final Sale Price: $740,000
Difference: +$40,100 (+5.7%)
Performance Metrics
105.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $996
Sale $/sq ft: $1,053
This property sold for $1,053 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 35 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,053/sq ft
Area Average
$119/sq ft
Difference
+786.7%

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

About this home

OFFERS DUE TUESDAY 3/11 at 11am. Harvard Square treetop retreat bathed in sunlight with oversized windows in every room. Enjoy the urban lifestyle right outside your doorstep with restaurants, cafes, Harvard University activities and the Charles River while living on a one block long street that provides a touch of serenity. This lovely top floor home has an open living area with a breakfast bar, lots of countertop space and gas cooking. In addition, the two bedrooms are at opposite ends for enhanced privacy. Condos rarely come up in the Square, make this one your Cambridge retreat. Laundry in unit, small deck, large locked storage room in basement with interior and exterior entrance for bikes. Building envelope completely redone in 2017 (roof, painting/siding, windows, portico addition). Floors just refinished and bathroom enhanced.

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Property History

Market Insights

5.4%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 13, 2026
$740,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Pending Sale
Mar 10, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 7, 2026
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2026
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Cathleen L. Lane Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2026
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Cathleen L. Lane Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,779 $716,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,779
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$300
Per month
Assessed Value
$716,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1914
Living Area 703 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,779
Assessed Value $716,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $300
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
Amenities Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures 0.3 Miles To Harvard Square, Jfk School Of Government And The Red Line Subway Stop; 0.2 Miles To Charles River And The Charles Hotel & Courtyard Restaurants. Some Photos Have Virtual Staging. Unit 5 And 6 Have Roof Rights.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1914
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
703 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1914
Effective Year (Renovated): 1987
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street
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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.6 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Shady Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.3 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

5 Brewer Street # 5, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Cathleen L. Lane
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-332-1400
Agent MLS ID BB807294
Office MLS ID AN8365
Listing Data Updated Apr 13, 2026 1:51 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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