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53 Orchard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • West Cambridge
$1,160,000
Est. $6,824/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,346
Sq Ft
$862
Price/Sq Ft
1930
Year Built
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 13, 2025 • MLS# 73390512 Copied!

About this home

On one of west Cambridge's most lovely 1-way tree-lined residential side streets, a light-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium a short distance to Davis & Porter Squares, the Red Line, scores of restaurants & shops. On 1st & 2nd levels of beautiful late-19th-c. building set back from sidewalk, the condominium has gracious living & dining rooms with unusually high ceilings, oversized windows, & gorgeous hardwood floors. The just-upgraded eat-in kitchen has abundant cabinetry, excellent stone counter space, stainless-steel appliances, center island, 2 exposures & a patio. A separate 1st-floor sunlit study with a closet makes a desirable workspace, playroom, or guest space. There is a full bath on both levels, in-unit laundry, a well-conceived floor plan, and cross-ventilation. There is exclusive use of half of the 2-c garage, an additional parking space in front of the garage, and huge private storage. Several common green spaces. Location, size, amenities, beauty, and convenience!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,346 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,150,000
Final Sale Price: $1,160,000
Difference: +$10,000 (+0.9%)
Performance Metrics
100.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $854
Sale $/sq ft: $862
This property sold for $862 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,346 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $5,803
Assessed Value $913,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

53 Orchard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $484
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $275/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

Loan Summary

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Total principal paid $0
Total interest paid $0

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Payment Over Time

Interest
Principal
Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

0.9%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 7, 2025
$1,160,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 13, 2025
$1,150,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 13, 2025 New Listing Added $1,150,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$862

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,803 $913,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,803
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$275
Monthly
Assessed Value
$913,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Aug 10, 2025 8:51 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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