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85 Sherman # 3, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Neighborhood 9
$917,500
Est. $5,766/month
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,109
Sq Ft
$827
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1997
Year Built
55
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 14, 2025 • MLS# 73390969 Copied!

About this home

Wonderful light filled-duplex 2 bed, 2.5 bath condo with enclosed private patio with lots of greenery. Fireplace, in-unit laundry, and garage parking for one car. Freshly painted throughout, hardwood floors on first level, then up the stairs and the entire second floor, new wall to wall carpeting. Ideally situated by Danahy Park, and also near public transportation, Concord Ave bus, and many shops and amenities such as Pembertons' Market, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Core Yoga, Apple Cinemas, CVS, Gran Gusto Ristorante, and Fresh Pond Reservoir + Park + golf course. Easy access to Route 2. As you enter the unit, the living room is an open floor plan leading into the large eat-in kitchen. There is a half bath on this floor and a working fireplace. The second floor has two bedrooms. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bath, and there is a second bathrooom in the hallway leading to the second bedroom. There is a washer and dryer in a dedicated closet at the end of the hall. Pet friendly!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SONG, KYUNG I.
Mailing Address 85 SHERMAN ST UNIT 9, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $908,700
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,325
CPA Surcharge 3% ($142)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,467

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $908,700 $908,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 10, 2023 $1 81410/0383
Mar 31, 2023 $920,000 81386/0270
Mar 28, 2023 $1 81369/0358
Feb 2, 2023 $1 81220/0107
Nov 23, 2021 $635,000 79211/0269
Oct 1, 2020 $836,000 75784/0247
Jun 4, 2020 $865,000 74937/0569
Jan 9, 2017 $750,000 68727/0296
Nov 20, 2012 $1 60532/0001
Jun 25, 2009 $650,000 53068/0542
Jul 16, 2003 $460,000 39964/0003
Jan 1, 1998 $375,000 00000/0000
Nov 21, 1997 $360,000 27895/0515

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
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1997
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,109 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $995,000
Final Sale Price: $917,500
Difference: $77,500 (-7.8%)
Performance Metrics
92.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
55
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $897
Sale $/sq ft: $827
This property sold for $827 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 55 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$827/sq ft
Area Average
$560/sq ft
Difference
+47.8%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1997
Living Area 1,109 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Patio - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $5,521
Assessed Value $822,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1997
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Assigned

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Neighborhood 9

85 Sherman # 3, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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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
Cambridge Friends School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.3 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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
2.1 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
2.2 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
B+
Peabody School
0.4 mi | #278 of 824 | Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.4 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
1.8 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
2.4 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
2.7 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
2.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.8 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

Market Insights

0.8%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 18, 2025
$917,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 57
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Listed for Sale
Jun 14, 2025
$925,000
Original listing
Agent: The Carol Kelly Team Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 14, 2025 New Listing Added $925,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
55 days
Price per Sq Ft
$827

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,521 $822,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,521
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$467
Monthly
Assessed Value
$822,400

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM319110
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Nov 19, 2025 1:15 PM EST
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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