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231 1/2 Broadway # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Kendall Square
$5,200
Est. $226/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,098
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
10,000
Lot Sq Ft
1925
Year Built
6 hours 50 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 10, 2026 • MLS# 73532957 Copied!

About this home

Gut rehab of a two-level condo in desirable Inman/ Kendall Square. Out-of-house, beautiful, open floor plan in a small 8-unit condo association furnished, including Internet service. Available 7/1. Need a 24-48-hour notice to show. Over-sized private deck in back of the building, Park across the street from the condo. A short walk to public transportation (Red Line), Whole Foods, shopping, and restaurants. Resident street permit for easy parking. Located between Inman & Kendall Square

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ZHOU, ALAN XIANG
Mailing Address 231 BROADWAY UNIT 8, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style TWO-FLOORS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $699,400

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $699,400 $699,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 16, 2018 $671,000 70745/0019
Jun 30, 2016 $565,000 67542/0216
Oct 14, 2010 $1 55585/0333
Mar 24, 2010 $320,000 54439/0283
Oct 31, 2003 $328,000 41337/0509
Nov 8, 2002 $340,000 36991/0587
Feb 15, 2000 $169,000 31136/0539
Jun 19, 1978 $23,500 14837/0161

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Apr 23, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Siding:- Scrape old siding, fix rotten areas around trims, scrape peeling paint, prime, and paint.- Materials:  - JH Plank 5-1/4 Select…
By p h construction division
Permit #qu2z-8suj:265366
Closed $141,867
Nov 19, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
demo existing front doors stairs , same leight , height , no changes .Install new steps and new handwheel
By peniel home improvement
Permit #qu2z-8suj:249090
Closed $32,000
May 10, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
1) Replace 1srt Floor kitchen cabinets2) Replace some sheetrock & insulaton on ceiling & walls3) Replae some hardwood floor4) Touch up &…
By QH Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:222356
Open $27,500
Jan 19, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
replace kitchen and bathroom after water damage due to fire in adjacent unit
By Russ Robins & Associates
Permit #qu2z-8suj:128162
Open $181,464
Jan 19, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Full gut to framing and subfloor after minor fire event and fully water damaged.
By Russ Robins & Associates
Permit #qu2z-8suj:128133
Open $286,512
Jan 19, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
install new kitchen and bathroom after substantial water damage from a fire in adjacent unit
By Russ Robins & Associates
Permit #qu2z-8suj:128509
Open $218,064
Aug 24, 2020 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Complete interior demo of walls, ceilings and floor covering to studs. includes all kitchen and bathe fixatures. Do to Fire damages.
By Christopher Govoni
Permit #qu2z-8suj:83711
Open $15,800
Aug 17, 2020 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Select interior demo wood floors in the kitchen, Dinning, both bedrooms laundry and closet. tear out dry wall walls and ceiling bedrooms…
Permit #qu2z-8suj:83753
Open $10,500
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 1,048 1,098
Year built 1,925 1,925
Match: geocode_proximity (88.1% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,098 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,098 sq ft
Lot Size 10,000 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Main Level, Third Floor, In Unit
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Main Level, Third Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Kendall Square

231 1/2 Broadway # 2, 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.3 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
Amigos School
0.7 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
St. Peter Elementary School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.6 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.5 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
< 0.1 mi | #7 of 12 | Score: 42.1
Improved 616 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
249 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades 01-06
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.4 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
0.5 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.4 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.5 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
Farr Academy School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jun 10, 2026
$5,200
Original listing
Agent: Robert Imperato Office: Boston Realty Associates

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 10, 2026 New Listing Added $5,200

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 50 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$5

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Robert Imperato
Listing Office Boston Realty Associates
Agent MLS ID BB302337
Office MLS ID BB0500
Listing Data Updated Jun 9, 2026 10:11 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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