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    • Price cut: $9K (5/12)
    $740,000

    1643 Cambridge St APT 42, Cambridge, MA 02138

    2beds
    745sqft
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    Condominium
    Built in 1970
    -- sqft lot
    $730,100 Zestimate®
    $993/sqft
    $614/mo HOA

    What's special

    Hardwood floorsJuliet balconyGenerous closet spaceEfficient galley kitchenAmple cabinetryTwo-bedroom condominium
    Deeded garage parking, elevator access, and a location between Harvard Square and Inman Square make Unit 42 a compelling Cambridge opportunity. This fourth-floor, two-bedroom condominium offers 745 square feet in a professionally managed elevator building. The bright living room features hardwood floors and flows into an efficient galley kitchen with ample cabinetry. Both bedrooms provide generous closet space, while A/C units in the living room and one bedroom add seasonal comfort. Additional features include a Juliet balcony, common laundry, and deeded garage parking—a valuable advantage in this location. The Route 69 bus stops nearby, with convenient connections to Harvard Square and the Red Line. MIT, Kendall Square, shops, restaurants, cafés, and neighborhood amenities are all within easy reach. The building is currently undergoing exterior renovations and window replacement. Buyers should review condominium documents for project scope, timeline, and related financial obligation
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    Listed by:

    Charles River Properties Group 781-899-5300,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington 781-862-2600

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73469960

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 1
      • Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Open Floorplan
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Unit Control
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator
      • Flooring: Wood, Tile
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 745
      • Total interior livable area: 745 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 745

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Entry location: Unit Placement(Back)
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:00140 L:0014900042,409433
      • Zoning: C1
      • Other equipment: Intercom

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Brick, Stone, Block
      • Roof: Tar/Gravel
      Condition
      • Year built: 1970

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, University
      • Security: Intercom, TV Monitor
      HOA
      • Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
      • Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
      • HOA fee: $614 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Cambridge

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $993/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $619,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,931
      • Date on market: 1/20/2026
      • Listing terms: Contract

        Estimated market value

        $730,100

        $694,000 - $767,000

        $3,557/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/12/2026Price change$740,000-1.2%$993/sqft
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        1/20/2026Listed for sale$749,000$1,005/sqft
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        10/19/2025Listing removed$3,450$5/sqft
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        9/1/2025Price change$3,450-5.5%$5/sqft
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        7/23/2025Price change$3,650-1.4%$5/sqft
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        5/25/2025Listed for rent$3,700+8.8%$5/sqft
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        7/18/2024Listing removed--
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        5/31/2024Price change$3,400+1.5%$5/sqft
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        5/14/2024Price change$3,350-4.3%$4/sqft
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        2/21/2024Price change$3,500+12.9%$5/sqft
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        2/18/2024Price change$3,100-11.4%$4/sqft
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        2/7/2024Price change$3,500+1.4%$5/sqft
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        12/11/2023Listed for rent$3,450-1.4%$5/sqft
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        8/31/2023Listing removed--
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        8/16/2023Price change$3,500-4.1%$5/sqft
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        8/5/2023Price change$3,650-2.7%$5/sqft
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        7/31/2023Price change$3,750-1.3%$5/sqft
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        5/29/2023Price change$3,800+5.6%$5/sqft
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        5/9/2023Listed for rent$3,600+2.9%$5/sqft
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        7/20/2022Listing removed--
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        6/21/2022Price change$3,500-2.8%$5/sqft
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        6/19/2022Listed for rent$3,600+12.5%$5/sqft
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        1/24/2022Listing removed--
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        1/18/2022Listed for rent$3,200$4/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,931 +10%$619,000 +2.5%
        2024$3,575 -0.1%$603,900 -1.1%
        2023$3,579 +0.3%$610,700 +1.3%
        2022$3,569 +4.4%$602,800 +3.1%
        2021$3,419 +2.9%$584,500 +1.1%
        2020$3,324 +4%$578,100 +7.5%
        2019$3,196 +2.5%$538,000 +8.5%
        2018$3,119 +6.2%$495,800 +9.6%
        2017$2,936 +4.4%$452,400 +12.4%
        2016$2,813 +0.8%$402,500 +12.8%
        2015$2,791 +5.1%$356,900 +12.7%
        2014$2,655 -2.1%$316,800 +1.1%
        2013$2,713 +3.1%$313,300 +0.9%
        2012$2,632 +3.9%$310,400
        2011$2,533 +5.7%$310,400
        2010$2,396 +3%$310,400 +0.9%
        2009$2,326 +1.8%$307,700 -0.9%
        2008$2,285 -6.7%$310,400 -5.3%
        2007$2,450 $327,600
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        Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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