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86 Buckingham St # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,700
Est. $214/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
600
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
Condominium
Type
15 hours 15 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Apr 13, 2026 • MLS# 73500705 Copied!

About this home

Updated and bright one-bedroom in the classic and well maintained Harlow building near Harvard Square and Harvard University. With southern exposure overlooking the landscaped courtyard and garden in the back of the building. Spacious living and dinning area with one ornamental fireplace. Generous bedroom with 2 good sized closets. Marble cabinets, gas range and granite countertop in the kitchen. Common laundry on the lower level. On a beautiful residential street within walking distance to Harvard Law School and abundant amenities in the neighborhood.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SMITH, SUSAN JANE
Mailing Address 56 CONCORD AVE APT 26, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138-2344

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $517,900
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,035
CPA Surcharge 3% ($73)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,108

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $517,900 $517,900 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 19, 2024 $800,000 83143/0507
Oct 23, 2023 $1 82125/0097
Sep 30, 2021 $690,000 78813/0343
Jul 9, 2021 $891,000 78215/0164
Mar 30, 2021 $899,000 77377/0539
Dec 1, 2020 $1 76307/0179
Nov 3, 2020 $1 76075/0567
Sep 26, 2018 $100 71668/0291
Apr 25, 2018 $100 70916/0061
Nov 25, 2015 $540,000 66436/0261
Jun 16, 2015 $850,000 65549/0457
May 29, 2015 $590,000 65446/0027
Jun 24, 2014 $490,000 63799/0268
Aug 8, 2013 $1 62413/0437
Aug 1, 2013 $438,000 62375/0134
Oct 27, 2011 $365,000 57730/0467
Sep 13, 2011 $355,500 57437/0026
Dec 28, 2010 $342,500 56165/0097
Jun 16, 2004 $366,500 43062/0111
Apr 16, 2004 $372,000 42527/0272
Apr 30, 2003 $388,300 39002/0108
Jul 20, 1999 $225,000 30442/0485
Jul 22, 1997 $152,000 27500/0256
Apr 19, 1995 $112,500 25292/0508
Jul 8, 1993 $82,000 23390/0110
May 31, 1991 $87,000 21189/0361
Sep 9, 1985 $105,000 28533/0379
Sep 18, 1984 $20,000 15788/0218
Nov 12, 1982 $31,000 33591/0508

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 634 600 ✓
Year built 1,920 1,920 ✓
Match: geocode_proximity (82.1% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
600 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 600 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

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Appliances: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
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Laundry: Common Area, In Building
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
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Location

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Neighborhood

86 Buckingham St # 3, 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
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.7 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-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 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
0.8 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
2.0 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
2.3 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.4 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
Apr 13, 2026
$2,700
Original listing
Agent: Wenjun Cao Office: Engel & Volkers Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 13, 2026 New Listing Added $2,700 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
15 hours 15 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$5

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent Wenjun Cao
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Boston
Agent MLS ID CN206638
Office MLS ID AN2593
Listing Data Updated Apr 13, 2026 4:15 PM 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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