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42 Jefferson St # 3, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141
$649,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
796
Sq Ft
$815
Price/Sq Ft
1873
Year Built
1
Garage Space
46
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 26, 2026 • MLS# 73492139 Copied! • Updated Jun 3, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $689,000
Final Sale Price: $649,000
Difference: $40,000 (-5.8%)
Performance Metrics
94.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
46
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $866
Sale $/sq ft: $815
This property sold for $815 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 46 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 46 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$815/sq ft
Area Average
$198/sq ft
Difference
+311.6%

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

About this home

Discover this sun-filled top-floor 3-bedroom condo at 42 Jefferson St #3, offering a spacious open layout and hardwood floors throughout. Renovated in 2007, the home features an eat-in kitchen with gas stove, in-unit laundry, and a flexible third bedroom ideal for a home office. Enjoy a deeded garage parking space plus exclusive use of the full right side of the driveway. The tiled full bath is generously sized, while pull-down attic access and a dedicated basement area provide exceptional storage. Recent updates include replacement windows, a 2024 heat pump system for efficient heating and cooling, a 2018 hot water tank, and new spray foam attic insulation (2023) for enhanced comfort. With a Walk Score of 96 and just 0.6 miles to Union Square Station, you’re moments from Lechmere, Kendall, Inman Square, shops, dining, and parks.

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
12.9%
Price Range
48
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 1, 2026
$649,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 48
📋
Status: Active under contract
Apr 29, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Apr 28, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Apr 21, 2026
$649,000 $26,000 (-3.85%)
From $675,000 to $649,000 (-3.9%)
Price Reduced
Apr 8, 2026
$675,000 $14,000 (-2.03%)
From $689,000 to $675,000 (-2.0%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2026
$649,000
Original listing
Agent: Daniel Kessinger Office: Redfin Corp.
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2026
$689,000
Original listing
Agent: Daniel Kessinger Office: Redfin Corp.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72708455
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 23, 2020
$600,000
MLS #72708455

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,973 $625,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,973
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$294
Per month
Assessed Value
$625,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1873
Living Area 796 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Screens, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,973
Assessed Value $625,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $294
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Buyer And Buyers Agent To Verify All Information And Perform Their Own Due Diligence.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Measurements are approximate and need to be verified by buyer.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans (4)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 48 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
796 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Third Floor

Bathroom1
10.416666666 x 7.083333333
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom3
15.083333333 x 7
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
14.666666666 x 11
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom2
10.083333333 x 9.333333333
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
9.333333333 x 13.166666666
Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
15 x 10.75
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Wired for Sound
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Y
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1873
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Screens, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.7 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
Amigos School
1.2 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
St. Peter Elementary School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.5 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
King Open School
0.1 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 179 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades 01-06
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.1 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
0.3 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
1.3 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
2.3 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

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.5 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
NuVu Innovation School
0.9 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

42 Jefferson St # 3, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

Listing Information

Listing Agent Daniel Kessinger
Listing Office Redfin Corp.
Office Phone 617-340-7803
Agent MLS ID CN242940
Office MLS ID NB3534
Listing Data Updated Jun 3, 2026 10:09 AM 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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