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79 Martin Street # 21, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$785,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
808
Sq Ft
$972
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 18, 2026 • MLS# 73488633 Copied! • Updated Apr 30, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $750,000
Final Sale Price: $785,000
Difference: +$35,000 (+4.7%)
Performance Metrics
104.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $928
Sale $/sq ft: $972
This property sold for $972 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$972/sq ft
Area Average
$182/sq ft
Difference
+433.2%

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

About this home

Set within a classic Harlow building in the Radcliffe neighborhood, this southeast-facing two-bedroom condominium is filled with beautiful natural light. Thoughtfully updated, it offers 808 sf of well-proportioned living space, with large windows, pretty floors, detailed moldings & a fireplace that anchors the living area. A gracious entry provides a place to arrive and settle, and generous closet space adds everyday ease. Life here unfolds in a rhythm that is distinctly Cambridge: morning coffee on Massachusetts Avenue, afternoons in the Radcliffe Quad, evenings between home and Harvard Square. Encircled by the University, yet grounded in a neighborhood known for its beauty and ease, it is a setting that feels both connected and contained In one direction, Massachusetts Avenue hums with cafés and bookstores; in the other, the Quad offers open green space where neighbors gather, and dogs run. A place where daily routines settle in, and where Cambridge living feels quietly refined.

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Property History

Market Insights

14.3%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 30, 2026
$785,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
📋
Status: Active under contract
Mar 25, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Mar 24, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$750,000
Original listing
Agent: The May Group Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$750,000
Original listing
Agent: The May Group Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72047945
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 23, 2016
$672,500
MLS #72047945

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,100 $745,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,100
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$446
Monthly
Assessed Value
$745,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 808 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Steam, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Living/dining Rm Combo, Foyer

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $5,100
Assessed Value $745,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $446 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 26
Seller Disclosures The Fireplace Is Decorative.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 21
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (5)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 16 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
808 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
8 x 5
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen
7 x 14
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom2
11 x 12
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
11 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Foyer
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Effective Year (Renovated): 1977
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, T-Station, University, Other
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
A-
Graham and Parks School
< 0.1 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
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.3 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.2 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

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.4 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.4 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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79 Martin Street # 21, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent The May Group
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID TEAM0215
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Apr 30, 2026 5:07 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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