For sale

$789,000

17 Locust Ter #1, Cambridge, MA 02138

2beds

1,018sqft

$5,287/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1910

-- sqft lot

$778,000 Zestimate^®

$775/sqft

$300/mo HOA

What's special

Tucked away at the end of a private terrace in Strawberry Hill, sits this much loved, well maintained, private condo that awaits new owners. Recently updated open kitchen/living area, new rear deck, and all new snug Harvey windows. The kitchen is appointed with a fabulous pantry / coffee bar, stone counters and a functional island, providing an ideal setting for culinary endeavors and casual dining. Original wood trim, doors and built-in cabinet add character, and ample closet and basement space provide plenty of storage. Enjoy a lovely, private rear deck for morning coffee and bird watching, and a lush shaded yard for puttering. 5 min walk to Fresh Pond and playgrounds in one direction, and in the opposite direction are Star Market, Sofra Cafe, Mt Auburn Cemetery, and buses to Harvard. 15 min walk to Huron Village, and all the amenities of Fresh Pond Mall. Easy and plentiful parking too! Tranquility abounds in your own private corner of Cambridge.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom 2

Level: First

Bathroom 1

Level: First

Dining room

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

1/4 Bath
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Doors: French Doors
Windows: Insulated Windows
Has basement: Yes
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,018
Total interior livable area: 1,018 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,018

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
Exterior features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Garden

Details

Parcel number: 418275
Zoning: res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Frame
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, University

HOA

Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
HOA fee: $300 monthly

Location

Region: Cambridge

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $775/sqft
Tax assessed value: $668,100
Annual tax amount: $2,283
Date on market: 9/17/2026

Estimated market value

$778,000

$739,000 - $817,000

$3,648/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/17/2026	Listed for sale	$789,000+127.4%$775/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73577535 Report a problem
7/22/2011	Sold	$347,000+8.4%$341/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/30/2007	Sold	$320,000$314/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,050 +7.4%	$637,800 +0.1%
2024	$3,772 +3.5%	$637,200 +2.4%
2023	$3,646 +1.2%	$622,100 +2.3%
2022	$3,602 +2.5%	$608,400 +1.3%
2021	$3,513 +2.9%	$600,500 +1.1%
2020	$3,414 +4.1%	$593,800 +7.5%
2019	$3,281 +2.6%	$552,300 +8.7%
2018	$3,197 +4.7%	$508,300 +8.1%
2017	$3,053 +2.2%	$470,400 +10.1%
2016	$2,988 +0.9%	$427,400 +12.8%
2015	$2,962 +1.1%	$378,800 +8.4%
2014	$2,929 +0.1%	$349,500 +3.4%
2013	$2,926 +5.2%	$337,900 +3%
2012	$2,782 +3.9%	$328,100
2011	$2,677 +10.7%	$328,100 +4.7%
2010	$2,419 +1%	$313,400 -1.1%
2009	$2,395	$316,800