85 Trowbridge Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$699,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,819
Sq Ft
$384
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
18
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 26, 2011 • MLS# 71182363 Copied! • Updated Mar 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $699,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $384
Sale $/sq ft: $384
This property sold for $384 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Elegant 3 bedroom Manhattan-style flat on a quiet residential street steps to Harvard Square & Kirkland Village. Beautiful original wood paneling in the spacious entry foyer, living room, dining room & family room. The lovely family room has floor to ceiling bookshelves & a Rumford fireplace. Amenities include oak hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, front & rear porches & garage parking! Convenient to Darwin’s, the new Cambridge Library & an easy stroll to restaurants, shops & the Harvard Sq T.

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Property History

Market Insights

57.6%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73575145
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 10, 2026
$1,650,000
MLS #73575145 - Active
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Sold
Feb 25, 2011
$699,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Jan 26, 2011
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Drapkin Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $4,525 $737,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,525
Tax Year 2011
HOA Fee
$307
Per month
Assessed Value
$737,400

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,819 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,525
Assessed Value $737,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $307
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Pets Ok With Trustee Approval.association Has A Rofr. $10k Credit For Front Decks. Ask Agent.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements (4)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,819 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom, Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 1978
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
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

3 schools
A
John M Tobin School
0.4 mi | #116 of 825 | Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.6 mi | #47 of 825 | Score: 62.5
Dropped 44 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
385 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.6 mi | #16 of 825 | Score: 65.4
Improved 27 spots from last year
+7.2 above state avg
401 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.0 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.9 mi
Grades 08-12
F
Full Circle High School
1.1 mi | #334 of 346 | Score: 23.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
60 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

85 Trowbridge Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Drapkin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB904254
Office MLS ID BB2438
Listing Data Updated Mar 1, 2026 12:12 AM EST
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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