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16 Chauncy # 53, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$484,000
Est. $3,447/month
1
Baths
402
Sq Ft
$1,204
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
21
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$10,000 Listed Mar 6, 2026 • MLS# 73483398 Copied!

About this home

This oversized, top-floor Harvard Square corner studio with treetop views in an elevator courtyard building is the perfect urban lifestyle companion! Tucked along a picturesque one-way residential side street and flooded with natural light, this comfortably sized condo shines as a primary residence, investment opportunity, or pied-à-terre. An ornate decorative wood fireplace adds warmth and architectural charm, while the efficient kitchen features a 4-burner gas range. The modern bath offers a full-size tub and timeless tilework. Hardwood floors, generous closet space, built-in shelving, and an airy open layout invite flexible living and smart design possibilities. Professionally managed and nonsmoking, the building includes common laundry. Minutes to Harvard, Lesley, Radcliffe, the Red Line and Commuter Rail, with easy street parking and immediate access to shops, grocery & specialty stores, dining, and nightlife — comfort and convenience in one exceptional one-of-a-kind offering.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner WEI ZHONG
Mailing Address 41 GLEN ST, DOVER, MA, 02030

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style BASEMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $342,400
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $2,006
CPA Surcharge 3% ($43)
Estimated Annual Tax $2,049

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $342,400 $342,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 10, 2025 $100 00175/0048
Dec 28, 2023 $1 00170/0171
Sep 12, 2023 $443,000 00169/0187
Jul 13, 2023 $100 00169/0094
May 19, 2023 $580,000 00168/0180
Feb 2, 2023 $447,500 00168/0023
Dec 15, 2022 $365,840 00167/0158
Dec 5, 2022 $444,450 00167/0143
Aug 16, 2022 $515,000 00166/0118
Jun 14, 2022 $10 00165/0179
May 20, 2022 $530,000 00165/0136
Apr 22, 2022 $582,000 00165/0071
Feb 24, 2022 $749,900 00164/0170
Dec 21, 2021 $470,000 00184/0045
Nov 30, 2021 $375,000 00163/0185
Oct 12, 2021 $1 00163/0086
Sep 10, 2021 $699,000 00163/0014
Sep 9, 2021 $625,000 00163/0008
Sep 4, 2021 $529,900 00163/0018
May 28, 2021 $360,000 00161/0124
May 20, 2021 $370,000 00161/0105
May 6, 2021 $375,000 00161/0071
Apr 29, 2021 $745,000 00161/0051
Apr 16, 2021 $413,000 00161/0029
Mar 11, 2021 $488,000 00160/0142
Dec 30, 2020 $335,000 00160/0009
Oct 14, 2020 $349,000 00159/0048
Sep 28, 2020 $10 00159/0003
May 18, 2017 $1 00145/0016
Nov 18, 2016 $350,000 00142/0136
Aug 12, 2016 $560,000 00141/0061
Dec 22, 2015 $470,000 00138/0028
Apr 24, 2015 $1 00134/0090
Aug 26, 2014 $270,000 00131/0121
Jul 26, 2013 $347,000 00126/0138
Jul 3, 2013 $376,000 00126/0086
Feb 1, 2013 $255,000 00124/0067
Aug 22, 2012 $1 00122/0060
Aug 31, 2011 $329,000 00118/0020
Aug 29, 2011 $1 00117/0012
Jul 29, 2011 $164,000 00116/0107
Nov 29, 2010 $305,000 00114/0018
Nov 20, 2007 $204,900 00102/0040
Apr 25, 2006 $297,000 00093/0085
Sep 20, 2004 $181,360 00085/0043
Apr 16, 2004 $360,000 00082/0180
Mar 4, 2004 $209,900 00082/0102
Jan 6, 2004 $1 0U81/0199
May 13, 2003 $325,000 0U78/0200
Sep 30, 2002 $300,000 0U76/0111
Mar 2, 2001 $240,000 32454/0075
May 5, 1999 $149,000 0U64/0185
Jan 1, 1998 $2,200,000 00000/0000

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

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 369 402
Year built 1,900 1,900
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
402 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 402 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $2,933
Assessed Value $461,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
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: Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

16 Chauncy # 53, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 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
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.4 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
1.0 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
1.7 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
2.0 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
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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 Timeline

Price Reduced
Mar 27, 2026
$484,000 $10,000 (-2.02%)
From $494,000 to $484,000 (-2.0%)
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Listed for Sale
Mar 6, 2026
$494,000
Original listing
Agent: Kim Walker Chin Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 27, 2026 Price Changed $484,000 -$10,000
Mar 6, 2026 New Listing Added $494,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
21 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,204
Total Price Drop
-$10,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $2,933 $461,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,933
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$555
Monthly
Assessed Value
$461,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kim Walker Chin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID BB900860
Office MLS ID AN6200
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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