147 Cushing St. # 5, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$592,500
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,173
Sq Ft
$273
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
1
Parking
124
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed Mar 24, 2010 • MLS# 71052826 Copied! • Updated Aug 4, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $659,000
Final Sale Price: $592,500
Difference: $66,500 (-10.1%)
Performance Metrics
89.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
124
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $303
Sale $/sq ft: $273
This property sold for $273 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.1% below the original asking price.

At 124 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$273/sq ft
Area Median
$513/sq ft
Difference
46.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

The feel of a single in this free-standing condo. Dramatic open living/dining/kitchen w/cathedral ceiling, 4 sides of light, 12 windows, skylites, double firplce w/marble surrounds, & relaxing southwest palette. Delightful architectural features. Loft. Romantic master br & ba w/sunken tub, shower, & fab closet space. 2nd mstr suite w/full bath and sep entr for possible home office.Finished bsmt. Deck,grdn,pkg. Privacy & convenience nr Fresh Pond & Huron Vil.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.1%
Price Range
126
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73593094
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 20, 2026
$5,500
MLS #73593094 - Active
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Sold
Nov 2, 2010
$592,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 126
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Listed for Sale
Mar 24, 2010
$598,500
Original listing
Agent: Robert Filene Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $3,197 $603,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,197
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$300
Per month
Assessed Value
$603,400

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,173 sq ft
Stories 3
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Home Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio, Balcony, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,197
Assessed Value $603,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $300
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 5
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Taxes Include The Residential Exemption
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Detached"]
Unit/Building #5
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes finished bsmt
Documents Master Deed, Floor Plans (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 126 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,173 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Home Office
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 1988
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf
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
Shady Hill School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.4 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.9 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.5 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.7 mi | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Haggerty School
< 0.1 mi | #243 of 825 | Score: 52.7
Improved 133 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
267 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.5 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
2.1 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
3.1 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
3.4 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.5 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

147 Cushing St. # 5, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Robert Filene
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB904257
Office MLS ID BB2438
Listing Data Updated Aug 4, 2025 12:09 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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