For sale

Price cut: $26K (10/15)

$699,000

250 Brattle St APT 22, Cambridge, MA 02138

2beds

852sqft

$5,046/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1900

-- sqft lot

$690,900 Zestimate^®

$820/sqft

$579/mo HOA

What's special

Classic detailsOriginal moldingsTwo generously sized bedroomsHigh ceilingsGreat light

Just a few blocks from historic Tory Row in West Cambridge, The Birches Condominiums offers a wonderful opportunity to live in one of Cambridge’s most beautiful neighborhoods. This sunny 2nd floor condo features high ceilings, original moldings, and large floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the home with natural light. Oak hardwood floors run throughout the open living and dining area, creating a spacious and comfortable setting for everyday living and entertaining. The tucked-away kitchen keeps the work area out of sight while remaining connected to the main living space. Two generously sized bedrooms share a full bath, completing this charming flatiron-style home. Outside your door, enjoy easy access to the shops, cafés, and restaurants of Huron Village and Harvard Square, as well as the Charles River and the award-winning Mt. Auburn Cemetery. With its classic details, great light, and terrific West Cambridge location, Unit 22 is an inviting place to call home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Level: Second

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: Second

Kitchen

Level: Second

Living room

Level: Second

Heating

Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood
Laundry: In Basement, In Building

Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Has basement: Yes
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 852
Total interior livable area: 852 sqft
Finished area above ground: 852

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Details

Parcel number: 419113
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Brick
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1900
Major remodel year: 1973

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Security: Intercom

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
HOA fee: $579 monthly

Location

Region: Cambridge

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $820/sqft
Tax assessed value: $708,900
Annual tax amount: $1,345
Date on market: 9/14/2026
Listing terms: Contract

Estimated market value

$690,900

$656,000 - $725,000

$2,947/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2026	Price change	$699,000-3.6%$820/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73577040 Report a problem
9/15/2026	Listed for sale	$725,000+179.9%$851/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73577040 Report a problem
11/24/1998	Sold	$259,000+43.1%$304/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/23/1989	Sold	$181,000$212/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,289 +9.3%	$675,400 +1.9%
2024	$3,924 +1.7%	$662,800 +0.7%
2023	$3,857 +0.4%	$658,200 +1.4%
2022	$3,841 +2.2%	$648,900 +0.9%
2021	$3,760 -2.3%	$642,800 -3.9%
2020	$3,847 +4.5%	$669,000 +7.9%
2019	$3,682 +3%	$619,900 +9.1%
2018	$3,574 +5.6%	$568,200 +9%
2017	$3,384 -0.4%	$521,400 +7.3%
2016	$3,397 +1.1%	$486,000 +13.2%
2015	$3,359 +1.7%	$429,500 +9%
2014	$3,303 -0.9%	$394,100 +2.4%
2013	$3,334 +3.2%	$385,000 +1%
2012	$3,231 +3.9%	$381,000
2011	$3,109 +5.7%	$381,000
2010	$2,941 +2.1%	$381,000
2009	$2,880 +1.7%	$381,000 -1%
2008	$2,831 -4%	$384,700 -2.5%
2007	$2,950	$394,400