5 Brewer Street # 5, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$740,000
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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.
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | ✓ Sold | $740,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/10/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 03/07/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 03/04/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $699,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 03/04/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $699,900 | - | - | Original listing |
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
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
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
MA Disclosures
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.
Additional Details
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
Sold
Year Built
1914
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
703 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
703 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
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
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
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
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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Location
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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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