85 Washington Avenue, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Avon Hill
$2,512,000
Est. $13,370/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,088
Sq Ft
$1,203
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1940
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73338793

About this home

Sited on one of the most beautiful streets in the city, this fully renovated home offers an advantageous floor plan & sweeping views of Avon Hill. Through the vestibule and foyer is an open living/dining room with a built-in sideboard and door to the 13' porch plus patio. The high-end kitchen showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including a 5-burner gas range), a peninsula, and window seat. There is also a half bath on this floor. Upstairs is the family room, primary bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry. The top floor houses a bedroom suite with a full bath, and third bedroom/office with a walk-in closet. The lower level provides a mudroom with direct access to the garage, and storage & utility areas with work sinks. Conveniently located only a few blocks to the Porter T Station, Lesley University, Harvard Law School, and lush parks. The house is sited less than a mile to famous museums, fine dining & performing arts venues. Just 4 stops on the Red Line to Boston.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,285,000
Final Sale Price: $2,512,000
Difference: +$227,000 (+9.9%)
Performance Metrics
109.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,094
Sale $/sq ft: $1,203
This property sold for $1,203 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,088 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Interior Features

Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Interior Features
Living/Dining Rm Combo, Mud Room
Laundry Features
Second Floor
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.07 acres
Lot Size
2,907 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0700
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Parking Features
Under, Garage Door Opener
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$13,755
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$2,106,000
Parcel Number
415130
Zoning
res

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Renovated Since
Attached Property
No

Location

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Neighborhood

Avon Hill

85 Washington Avenue, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,146
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

9%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Apr 4, 2025
$2,512,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Feb 26, 2025
$2,285,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 26, 2025 New Listing Added $2,285,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,203

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $13,755 $2,106,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,755
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,106,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID TM331934
Office MLS ID AN6200

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