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29 Line Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$950,000
Est. $5,733/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,548
Sq Ft
$614
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1894
Year Built
27
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 28, 2024 • MLS# 73206206 Copied!

About this home

Single-Family home in an unbeatable location! In a well-established neighborhood with great convenience to Harvard. Square, Inman Square and Union Square sits this single family just waiting to be restored! This 4-bedroom home, in need of renovation, offers a newer heating system and roof, high ceilings, well-proportioned rooms, replacement windows, some hardwood floors and a perfectly sized city-yard! Just under a mile to the Red Line at Harvard Square as well as the Green Line at Union Square, and numerous shopping and restaurant venues, this property has been in the same family for nearly 100 years and is ready for it's next chapter. Bring your own design ideas and make this Single Family home in Cambridge your own. The possibilities are endless!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,548 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,100,000
Final Sale Price: $950,000
Difference: $150,000 (-13.6%)
Performance Metrics
86.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
27
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $711
Sale $/sq ft: $614
This property sold for $614 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.6% below the original asking price.

With only 27 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$614/sq ft
Area Average
$1,153/sq ft
Difference
46.8%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1894
Living Area 1,548 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $8,757
Assessed Value $1,479,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1894
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

29 Line Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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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
0.7 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
1.0 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.6 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
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.5 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
0.9 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
1.2 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
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.5 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
1.0 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.3 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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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

62.7%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73503232
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 16, 2026
$2,549,900
MLS #73503232 - Active
Sold
Apr 24, 2024
$950,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Feb 28, 2024
$990,000
Original listing
Agent: Santana Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 17, 2026 Sold $2,549,900
Feb 28, 2024 New Listing Added $990,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
27 days
Price per Sq Ft
$614

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $8,757 $1,479,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,757
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,479,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Santana Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Agent MLS ID TM008732
Office MLS ID BB5474
Listing Data Updated Apr 25, 2024 5:06 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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