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Sold for $700,000
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    1643 Cambridge St APT 56, Cambridge, MA 02138

    2beds
    745sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1960
    -- sqft lot
    $767,500 Zestimate®
    $940/sqft
    $3,411 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $767,500

    $714,000 - $829,000

    $3,411/mo

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    What's special

    You are going to love this rare offering of a spacious two-bedroom unit with deeded garage parking in The Cambridge House, a well-maintained, secure, professionally managed elevator building in a terrific location just outside of Harvard Square. On a high floor, this quiet, rear-facing unit has great light. The living room is large enough to accommodate a dining area, has gleaming hardwood floors, a through-the-wall air conditioner, and pass-through to the kitchen. It features a wall of sliding glass doors leading to a a small balcony overlooking a lovely garden area. The newly painted unit has large bedrooms, terrific closet space, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The location is unbeatable, with easy access to the wonderful shops and restaurants of Harvard and Inman Squares, the Harvard Square MBTA station, Harvard University, MIT. Condo fee includes heat and hot water. Enjoy low Cambridge taxes; lower yet if you are an owner-occupant.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ellen G. Friedman 617-448-1542,

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest 617-497-8900,

    Christine Guerrero 617-448-1537

    Bought with:

    Sandrine Deschaux

    RE/MAX Destiny

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73156295

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: First
    • Area: 210
    • Dimensions: 15 x 14
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: First
    • Area: 132
    • Dimensions: 12 x 11
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Features: Countertops - Upgraded
    • Level: First
    • Area: 70
    • Dimensions: 10 x 7
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Slider
    • Level: First
    • Area: 234
    • Dimensions: 18 x 13
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s), Unit Control
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Common Area, In Building
    Features
    • Closet, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown, Elevator
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 745
    • Total interior livable area: 745 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Deeded, Garage Faces Side, On Street
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
    Details
    • Parcel number: M:00140 L:0014900056,409428
    • Zoning: C1
    • Other equipment: Intercom

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Condition
    • Year built: 1960

    Utilities & green energy

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

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Intercom
    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • HOA fee: $502 monthly
    • Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Garden Area
    • Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/21/2024Listing removed--
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    2/13/2024Price change$3,100-3.1%$4/sqft
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    1/19/2024Listed for rent$3,200+3.2%$4/sqft
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    11/22/2023Listing removed--
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    10/31/2023Sold$700,000+3.1%$940/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73156295 Report a problem
    10/31/2023Price change$3,100-8.8%$4/sqft
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    10/22/2023Listed for rent$3,400+25.9%$5/sqft
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    9/6/2023Listed for sale$679,000+331.1%$911/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73156295 Report a problem
    5/14/2020Listing removed$2,700$4/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72649676 Report a problem
    5/1/2020Listed for rent$2,700+5.9%$4/sqft
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    6/27/2017Listing removed$2,550$3/sqft
    Source: Cambridge / Somerville #72183978 Report a problem
    6/18/2017Price change$2,550+15.9%$3/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72183978 Report a problem
    7/1/2012Listed for rent$2,200+10%$3/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty, Cambridge Report a problem
    8/26/2011Listing removed$2,000$3/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #71278273 Report a problem
    8/23/2011Listed for rent$2,000$3/sqft
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    1/20/1989Sold$157,500$211/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,404 +10%$693,600 +2.5%
    2024$4,005 +10.9%$676,600 +9.8%
    2023$3,612 +1.2%$616,400 +2.3%
    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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