Amazing views of historic Follen Street from every room of this second floor, two bedroom, 1 bath condo in the pre-war Bay State building in Harvard Square. Enter the unique, picture perfect, Grubey tiled facade into the Grubey tiled foyer: unit is on the private corner of the second floor. This home boasts generous spaces, gleaming hardwood floors, tall ceilings, a grand fireplace, abundant natural light, and has been freshly painted. Enter the foyer to the living room/ dining room with bay window, grand fireplace and beautiful views, with two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen and a full bath. Building amenities include a common roof deck with wonderful views of Harvard Square, assigned storage in basement, a common laundry room and on-street parking permit. Building is professionally managed with an on-site superintendent. The condo is located next to the Cambridge Common, across from the Harvard Law School, close to public transit, restaurants & shopping and Harvard Square.
Sold for $806,000
$806,000
1572 Massachusetts Ave APT 23, Cambridge, MA 02138
2beds
813sqft
Condominium
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$812,400 Zestimate®
$991/sqft
$3,643 Estimated rent
Home value
$812,400
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Grand fireplaceEat-in kitchenGleaming hardwood floorsBeautiful viewsGrubey tiled foyerGenerous spacesAbundant natural light
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Listed by:
Liz Mintz 617-416-5610,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644
Bought with:
Bigelow/Irving
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73361177
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 813
- Total interior livable area: 813 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 813
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Front)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Parcel number: M:00172 L:0001200023,411270
- Zoning: C3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $586 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $991/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $790,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,018
- Date on market: 1/22/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2025 | Sold | $806,000+4.8%$991/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $769,000+396.1%$946/sqft |
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| 5/31/2017 | Listing removed | $2,500$3/sqft |
Source: Cambridge Portfolios Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,500$3/sqft |
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| 2/26/1993 | Sold | $155,000$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,018 +9.6% | $790,300 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $4,577 +1.6% | $773,200 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $4,507 -0.5% | $769,100 +0.5% |
| 2022 | $4,530 +2.2% | $765,200 +1% |
| 2021 | $4,434 +2.6% | $757,900 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $4,322 +4.4% | $751,700 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $4,138 +3% | $696,700 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $4,017 +6.2% | $638,700 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $3,781 +4% | $582,600 +12% |
| 2016 | $3,635 +1.1% | $520,100 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $3,596 +1.7% | $459,900 +9% |
| 2014 | $3,537 -0.9% | $422,100 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $3,568 +4.1% | $412,000 +2% |
| 2012 | $3,426 +3.9% | $404,000 |
| 2011 | $3,297 +5.7% | $404,000 |
| 2010 | $3,119 +2.1% | $404,000 |
| 2009 | $3,054 +1.7% | $404,000 -1% |
| 2008 | $3,002 -3.9% | $407,900 -2.4% |
| 2007 | $3,125 | $417,800 |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
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