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86 Buckingham St # 4, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$800,000
Est. $5,410/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,460
Sq Ft
$548
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
98
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 21, 2024 • MLS# 73215374 Copied!

About this home

Bright Sun-filled Garden Condominium located on Observatory Hill, close to Harvard Square and Huron Village. Adjacent to lovely residential neighborhood, this 1,460 sq. ft., six room condo consists of a large foyer, living room, dining room, updated galley kitchen w/ss appliances, 3 bedrooms, full bath, plenty of closet storage space and a separate private entrance. Common patio and yard. Enjoy all Cambridge has to offer with several renowned universities, cultural historic sites, museums, community social events, restaurants, outdoor activities at the Charles River Reserve and much more. Great commuter location with public transportation including MBTA bus lines, MBTA Red Line Station at Harvard Square and easy access to major highway routes to all of metro Boston. Leased parking may be available.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,460 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $925,000
Final Sale Price: $800,000
Difference: $125,000 (-13.5%)
Performance Metrics
86.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
98
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $634
Sale $/sq ft: $548
This property sold for $548 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.5% below the original asking price.

At 98 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 14 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$548/sq ft
Area Average
$272/sq ft
Difference
+101.8%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,460 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Unit Control
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry First Floor
Features Closet, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $5,196
Assessed Value $855,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Effective Year (Renovated): 1981
Structure Type: Garden, Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
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

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Location

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Neighborhood

86 Buckingham St # 4, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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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

Market Insights

2.3%
Price Range
100
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 19, 2024
$800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 100
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Listed for Sale
Mar 21, 2024
$819,000
Original listing
Agent: Gina Brennan Office: C. Brendan Noonan & Co.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 21, 2024 New Listing Added $819,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
98 days
Price per Sq Ft
$548

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,196 $855,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,196
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$732
Monthly
Assessed Value
$855,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gina Brennan
Listing Office C. Brendan Noonan & Co.
Agent MLS ID BB800692
Office MLS ID BB2134
Listing Data Updated Aug 22, 2024 10:26 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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