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79 Martin Street # 21, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$750,000
Est. $4,863/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
808
Sq Ft
$928
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
22 hours 51 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 18, 2026 • MLS# 73488633 Copied!

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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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MCGOVERN, PATRICIA
Mailing Address 79 MARTIN ST UNIT 31, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $677,500
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,970
CPA Surcharge 3% ($102)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,072

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $677,500 $677,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 15, 2024 $100 83480/0250
Jun 6, 2024 $500,000 82855/0396
Aug 30, 2023 $775,000 81946/0560
May 22, 2023 $100 81559/0218
Jun 3, 2022 $1 80861/0176
Nov 22, 2021 $608,000 79198/0185
Jun 28, 2021 $815,000 78119/0527
Apr 27, 2021 $720,000 77615/0431
Jul 16, 2018 $685,000 71323/0031
Jul 28, 2017 $529,000 69678/0408
Aug 23, 2016 $672,500 67866/0577
Jul 27, 2016 $660,000 67688/0440
Jul 31, 2015 $675,000 65837/0120
Sep 3, 2014 $560,000 64180/0150
Jan 16, 2014 $1 63185/0086
Aug 8, 2012 $100 59713/0285
May 22, 2008 $316,500 51208/0499
Aug 23, 2005 $339,000 45918/0149
Jul 15, 2005 $397,000 45615/0062
May 25, 2004 $345,000 42886/0329
Jan 8, 2002 $310,000 34515/0467
Mar 20, 2001 $262,000 32524/0013
Nov 9, 2000 $294,900 32013/0554
Jun 14, 2000 $230,000 31499/0277
Dec 16, 1999 $275,000 30968/0346
Dec 9, 1999 $229,000 30942/0458
Mar 26, 1996 $144,000 26168/0131
Jul 15, 1988 $132,000 19198/0372

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 808 808
Year built 1,920 1,920
Match: geocode_proximity (85.8% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

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

Open House Schedule

21
Mar
Saturday, March 21
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
22
Mar
Sunday, March 22
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $5,100
Assessed Value $745,200

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

Location

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Neighborhood

79 Martin Street # 21, 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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.8 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.5 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
1.5 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
0.4 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
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
2.0 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
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.7 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 History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$750,000
Original listing
Agent: The May Group Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 18, 2026 New Listing Added $750,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
22 hours 51 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$928

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent The May Group
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TEAM0215
Office MLS ID AN2064
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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