Just 1 block from Harvard Yard, this south-facing Cambridge penthouse corner unit is filled with natural light and offers sweeping city views. The bright and airy 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout spans just under 700 square feet with hardwood floors throughout. Recent updates include 2019 windows and a 2020 gas range and refrigerator. Added conveniences include dedicated storage plus in-basement laundry and bike storage. Ready for immediate occupancy or rental, this home appeals to both owner-occupants and investors alike. With easy access to the Charles River, Central, Inman, and Union Squares, along with parks, grocery stores, cafes, and restaurants, this penthouse captures quintessential Cambridge living — blending accessibility with timeless charm.
Sold for $605,000
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$605,000
1699 Cambridge St #50, Cambridge, MA 02138
1beds
693sqft
Condominium
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$610,300 Zestimate®
$873/sqft
$3,138 Estimated rent
Home value
$610,300
$568,000 - $659,000
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Bright and airyHardwood floorsSweeping city viewsFilled with natural light
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Listed by:
Sage Jankowitz 617-833-7457,
Cambridge Sage Inc. 617-833-7457
Bought with:
Better Home Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73438368
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above,Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 693
- Total interior livable area: 693 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 693
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Details
- Parcel number: M:00142 L:0011200050,409709
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $436 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $873/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $618,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,926
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Exclusions: Staged Furniture
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $605,000$873/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Contingent | $605,000$873/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $605,000-2.1%$873/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $618,000$892/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,926 +10.7% | $618,200 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $3,548 -0.9% | $599,400 -1.9% |
| 2023 | $3,581 -0.5% | $611,100 +0.5% |
| 2022 | $3,600 +2.2% | $608,100 +0.9% |
| 2021 | $3,524 +2.4% | $602,400 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $3,441 +4.5% | $598,400 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $3,294 +3% | $554,500 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $3,197 +13.9% | $508,200 +17.5% |
| 2017 | $2,807 +5.7% | $432,500 +13.8% |
| 2016 | $2,656 +1.1% | $380,000 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $2,627 +6.6% | $335,900 +14.2% |
| 2014 | $2,465 -2.3% | $294,100 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $2,524 +3.2% | $291,500 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $2,446 +4% | $288,400 |
| 2011 | $2,353 +5.7% | $288,400 |
| 2010 | $2,226 +3.1% | $288,400 +0.9% |
| 2009 | $2,160 +1.7% | $285,700 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $2,123 -4.3% | $288,400 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $2,219 | $296,600 |
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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
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- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02138
- Mid-Cambridge
- 1699 Cambridge St Unit 50
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