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950 Massachusetts Ave # 217, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,015,000
Est. $6,467/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
861
Sq Ft
$1,179
Price/Sq Ft
1989
Year Built
21
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 6, 2024 • MLS# 73209429 Copied!

About this home

Chic living with every convenience nestled between vibrant Harvard & Central Squares! This corner-unit two bedroom, two bathroom condo with garage parking is in the desirable Bay Square Condominiums. The renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances flows into the open living & dining rooms with juliet balcony. Both spacious bedrooms have abundant closet space. Additional features include hardwood floors, central A/C, and lots of windows for cheery natural light. Amenities of this professionally managed building include: full service 24/7 concierge, elevators, fitness room, sauna, lockers, outdoor pool (a rare city find!). Minutes to Harvard, Central, & Kendall Squares, Harvard Business School, MIT, MGH, BU, Longwood Medical area, Red Line, Whole Foods, H Mart, Trader Joe’s, shops, restaurants, nightlife, parks, playgrounds, Charles River, I-90. An amazing space for a home, or a perfect investment property – a real ‘wow!’ of a find!!!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
861 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $949,000
Final Sale Price: $1,015,000
Difference: +$66,000 (+7.0%)
Performance Metrics
107.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,102
Sale $/sq ft: $1,179
This property sold for $1,179 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 21 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 27 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,179/sq ft
Area Average
$303/sq ft
Difference
+289.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 861 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio - Enclosed, Garden
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,127
Assessed Value $866,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under

Location

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Neighborhood

950 Massachusetts Ave # 217, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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
A
Amigos School
0.4 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.5 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.0 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.
2.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.2 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.2 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
1.0 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
1.9 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
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
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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Property History

Market Insights

6.5%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 31, 2024
$1,015,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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Listed for Sale
Mar 6, 2024
$949,000
Original listing
Agent: Kim Walker Chin Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 6, 2024 New Listing Added $949,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
21 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,179

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,127 $866,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,127
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$707
Monthly
Assessed Value
$866,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kim Walker Chin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID BB900860
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2024 11:14 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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