1798A Massachusetts # 7, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140 • Porter Square
$995/mo
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$26
Final Sale Price:
$995
Difference:
+$969 (+3,726.9%)
Performance Metrics
3,826.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
31
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$0
Sale $/sq ft:
$2
This property sold for $2 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3,726.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
The property spent 31 days on market before selling.
About this home
Superb Porter SQ. location, opposite the T and Lesley University. 350 s.f. of lower level office/conference area plus 900+s.f. of shared common area including waiting area and men's and women's bathrooms. Parking is available on site at additional cost. Rare opportunity to be in this desirable area of Porter Square. Rent of $895 per month includes base year taxes and insurance. Tenant pays their pro rata share of utilities and cleaning, currently estimated at $50 for utilities and $30 per month for cleaning. Space has been used as office, massage studio, recording studio. Available April 15, 2025
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Leased
Sep 1, 2024
Rental listing closed
Listed for Rent
Jul 27, 2024
$895
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2024 | ✓ Leased | - | - | - | Rental listing closed |
| 07/27/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $895 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,766 | — |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$82,766
Tax Year 2024
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Commercial Lease
Year Built
1974
Living Area
600 sq ft
Lot Size
0.38 acres
Rental Details
Rent Includes
None
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
Public Water, Public Sewer
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Listing Type
Leased
Year Built
1974
Living Area
600 sq ft
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
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.
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1974
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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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Cambridge Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
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
1.7 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
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 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
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.4 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
1.7 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
2.0 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
1.8 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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Neighborhood
Porter Square
1798A Massachusetts # 7, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sharon Cerny
Listing Office
Sharon Cerny
Office Phone
617-538-5519
Agent MLS ID
NB111774
Office MLS ID
NB2377
Listing Data Updated
Apr 16, 2026 12:45 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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