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4 Washington Avenue # 5, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Avon Hill
$449,500
Est. $3,058/month
1
Baths
433
Sq Ft
$1,038
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
Condominium
Type
11 hours 37 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 17, 2026 • MLS# 73537744 Copied!

About this home

Charming studio residence in one of Cambridge's most admired brick courtyard buildings, ideally situated at the base of Avon Hill. Located in a well-maintained pre-war building dating to the late 1920s, the home features hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, great natural light, and classic period details. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space and a dining nook by the window, while the vintage tiled bath reflects the building's pre-war character. Two generous closets provide excellent storage, and an additional entryway alcove offers potential for office or study space. Residents enjoy access to a beautifully maintained courtyard, common laundry facilities, bike storage, private storage, and a shared roof deck with city views. Just moments from Harvard Square, Porter Square, the Red Line, shops, restaurants, parks, and many neighborhood amenities. This home offers a rare combination of charm, location, and value in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SCIALABBA, GEORGE
Mailing Address 6 WASHINGTON AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140-2855

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $549,000
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,217
CPA Surcharge 3% ($79)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,296

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $549,000 $549,000 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 15, 2025 $477,000 00174/0187
Jun 26, 2024 $1 00172/0068
Dec 8, 2023 $645,000 00170/0143
Nov 13, 2023 $690,000 00170/0102
Sep 15, 2023 $1 00123/0148
Aug 4, 2022 $725,000 00166/0090
May 24, 2022 $1 00165/0139
May 18, 2022 $564,000 00165/0116
Feb 23, 2022 $460,000 00164/0169
Nov 19, 2021 $615,000 00163/0162

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 1, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Open walls and ceiling in kitchen in units 1,2,6,7, 12, 12A, 18 and 19 for the plumber to access pieos and patch and paint after plumbing…
By Maintenance Resurce Co Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1160957 		Closed $91,401
Jul 28, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Paint in the apartament: Prime and paint entire unit, ceiling, walls and trims. Renew the bathroom: Install new tiles over existing one (no…
By Noga Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:183835 		Open $32,900
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

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

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 607 433 ✗
Year built 1,880 1,880 ✓
Match: geocode_proximity (86.3% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
433 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Open House Schedule

19
Jun
Friday, June 19
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
20
Jun
Saturday, June 20
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
21
Jun
Sunday, June 21
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 433 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, City View(s), Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $3,098
Assessed Value $464,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, City View(s), Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Avon Hill

4 Washington Avenue # 5, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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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 Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 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
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 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
1.6 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
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.3 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.8 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
2.1 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
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 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

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2026
$449,500
Original listing
Agent: Rob Ramsdell Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72448486
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 8, 2019
$425,000
MLS #72448486
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 17, 2026 New Listing Added $449,500 —
Jun 10, 2026 Sold $2,350 —
Mar 8, 2019 Sold $425,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
11 hours 37 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,038

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $3,098 $464,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,098
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$327
Monthly
Assessed Value
$464,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rob Ramsdell
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN233154
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Jun 18, 2026 3:30 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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