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  • $578,800

    1697 Cambridge St #42, Cambridge, MA 02138

    1beds
    520sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $578,800 Zestimate®
    $1,113/sqft
    $2,945 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $578,800

    $532,000 - $625,000

    $2,945/mo

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    What's special

    Eat-in kitchenHardwood floorsPlenty of closet spaceEntry hallwayPlenty of sunlight

    Beautiful one-bedroom apartment in an excellent location on Cambridge street: short walk to Harvard Square T, 4 minutes to Harvard Law, and steps from Harvard Yard, the Graduate School of Design, and the Cambridge Public Library. The bedroom and living room have plenty of sunlight and hardwood floors. The apartment also has an entry hallway, and an eat-in kitchen with gas stove. The apartment layout makes it easy to use the living room as a second bedroom if desired. There is plenty of closet space, and window A/C units for use in the summer. It is on the (top, quiet) fourth floor of a walk-up, with coin-operated laundry and additional storage available in the basement. The apartment is available May 1. There is no fee. The $2700/month includes heat, hot water, gas, and electricity (though not internet or cable). First and last month's rent and $500 security deposit required up front. Smoking isn't permitted, but we are open to pets. We are looking for someone to start on a 12 month lease, and who are likely to renew in subsequent years. Be sure to email if you have questions, or if you'd like to drop by for a viewing. Landlord covers heat, hot water, gas, and electricity (though not internet or cable). No smoking. First and last month's rent in addition to 500 security required to sign.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 520 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electricity included in rent, Gas included in rent, Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, Internet not included in rent, Utilities fee required
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00142L0011200042

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity, Gas

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $500
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,113/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $546,100
    • Annual tax amount: $3,468
    • Date on market: 3/5/2025
    • Date available: 05/01/2025
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/22/2025Listing removed$2,700$5/sqft
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    3/5/2025Listed for rent$2,700+8%$5/sqft
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    4/4/2022Listing removed--
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    3/28/2022Listed for rent$2,500$5/sqft
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    8/31/2001Sold$259,000+107.2%$498/sqft
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    7/18/2001Sold$125,000$240/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,468 +11.4%$546,100 +3.8%
    2024$3,113 -1.9%$525,900 -2.9%
    2023$3,174 -0.6%$541,700 +0.4%
    2022$3,193 +2.1%$539,400 +1%
    2021$3,126 +1.5%$534,300 -0.2%
    2020$3,079 +4.5%$535,400 +7.9%
    2019$2,947 +3.1%$496,100 +9.1%
    2018$2,859 +13.8%$454,600 +17.4%
    2017$2,513 +6%$387,200 +14.2%
    2016$2,370 +1.1%$339,100 +13.1%
    2015$2,344 +6.6%$299,700 +14.2%
    2014$2,199 -2.7%$262,400 +0.6%
    2013$2,259 +3.2%$260,900 +1%
    2012$2,190 +3.9%$258,200
    2011$2,107 +5.7%$258,200
    2010$1,993 +3.1%$258,200 +0.9%
    2009$1,934 +1.8%$255,800 -0.9%
    2008$1,900 -4.5%$258,200 -3%
    2007$1,990 $266,100
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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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