41 Bowdoin Street # 25, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Porter Square
$599,000
Est. $4,101/month
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About this home
Private showings only. Set in Bowdoin Court between Harvard and Porter Squares, this sun-filled unit offers two bedrooms, a spacious living room with a fireplace, hardwood floors, and restored windows. The four-story brick building was designed by Harlow circa 1920 and converted to condominiums in 1977. Restaurants, cafes, the Red Line, Harvard, Lesley, and many of Cambridge’s major employers and institutions are all close by.The association is professionally managed, and the monthly condominium fee includes heat, hot water, water and sewer, snow removal, landscaping, trash removal, master insurance, and common-area maintenance. The unit is ready for renovation, with plumbing repairs needed before water can be properly restored to the kitchen and bathroom. The association is also planning a phased, building-wide plumbing stack project, with timing to be determined. With its sun exposure, original character, and flexible two-bedroom layout, the unit has the bones to become a standout Cambridge home and offers real upside for an owner-occupant or investor ready to take on the work.
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Property Timeline
Showing Instructions Updated
Aug 8, 2026
New showing requirements
Showing Instructions Updated
Aug 8, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Jul 29, 2026
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Smith & Oak Greater Boston Group
Office: Smith and Oak Real Estate Co.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 08/08/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 07/29/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $599,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,118 | $617,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,118
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$529
Monthly
Assessed Value
$617,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1920
Living Area
701 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,118
Assessed Value
$617,400
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$529 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Buyer To Perform All Due Diligence
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
25
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
11 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
701 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
701 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Effective Year (Renovated):
1977
Structure Type:
Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water
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
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
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
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 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
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
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.1 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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.8 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
2.1 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 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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Porter Square
41 Bowdoin Street # 25, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Smith & Oak Greater Boston Group
Listing Office
Smith and Oak Real Estate Co.
Office Phone
855-638-7698
Agent MLS ID
TM363793
Office MLS ID
AN8066
Listing Data Updated
Aug 8, 2026 4:35 PM EDT
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