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  • $819,700

    281 Walden St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138

    2beds
    1,058sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1913
    -- sqft lot
    $819,700 Zestimate®
    $775/sqft
    $3,599 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $819,700

    $771,000 - $877,000

    $3,599/mo

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    What's special

    Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Walden Street, this sun-drenched 3rd-floor West Cambridge classic beckons you to kick off your shoes, curl up with a delicious treat, and savor every wonderful moment in your very own urban treehouse! Buttery wood floors and charming vintage built-ins are just a few of the home's many nostalgic features. The open floor plan, spacious bedrooms, cheerful eat-in kitchen (featuring an enormous pantry) and bookend 3-season porches provide plenty of room for family and friends. Moments from an abundance of specialty shops, trendy eateries, bike paths and open green spaces including Hi-Rise Bakery, the shops at Fresh Pond & Huron Village, Porter Square, Danehy, and Raymond Parks, and so much more. Less than 1 mile to the Red Line, Commuter Rail, Route 2, and bus routes. Bike Score 77! Transit Score 65! Walk Score 82/Very Walkable! Come see!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,058 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00272L0002200003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Condition
    • Year built: 1913

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $250 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Shopping, Medical Facility, T-Station, Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, University, Tennis Court, Public School, Walk/Jog Trails
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Complex Complete: Yes
    • Flooring: Wall To Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Laminate
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Mbr Dscrp: Closet - Walk-In, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Paints & Finishes - Low Voc, Lighting - Overhead
    • Pets Allowed: Yes W/ Restrictions
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Roof Material: Rubber
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Main Level, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Paints & Finishes - Low Voc, Lighting - Overhead
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead
    • Exterior Unit Features: Porch - Enclosed
    • Exterior: Vinyl
    • Bed2 Level: Third Floor
    • Kit Level: Third Floor
    • Mbr Level: Third Floor
    • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Paints & Finishes - Low Voc, Lighting - Overhead
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, For Gas Range
    • Insulation Feature: Unknown
    • Kit Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Dining Area, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Paints & Finishes - Low Voc, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
    • Terms Feature: Contract For Deed
    • Electric Feature: 100 Amps
    • Din Level: Third Floor
    • Bth1 Level: Third Floor
    • Style: 2/3 Family
    • Fee Interval: Monthly
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Pending P&S

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/31/2019Sold$675,000+3.8%$638/sqft
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    10/2/2019Pending sale$650,000$614/sqft
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    9/27/2019Listed for sale$650,000+311.4%$614/sqft
    Source: Compass #72571499 Report a problem
    7/11/1997Sold$158,000+19.7%$149/sqft
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    9/8/1987Sold$132,000$125/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,423 +6.8%$696,600 -0.4%
    2024$4,140 +6.4%$699,300 +5.3%
    2023$3,892 +0.4%$664,100 +1.4%
    2022$3,876 +2.2%$654,700 +1%
    2021$3,794 +22.8%$648,500 +20.7%
    2020$3,089 +18.2%$537,300 +22.1%
    2019$2,614 +3%$440,100 +9.1%
    2018$2,537 +3.6%$403,300 +6.9%
    2017$2,449 +2.9%$377,400 +10.8%
    2016$2,381 +1.1%$340,700 +13.2%
    2015$2,355 +1.7%$301,100 +9%
    2014$2,315 +0.3%$276,200 +3.7%
    2013$2,307 +3.2%$266,400 +1.1%
    2012$2,235 +3.9%$263,600
    2011$2,151 +5.7%$263,600
    2010$2,035 +1%$263,600 -1.1%
    2009$2,015 +1.7%$266,600 -1%
    2008$1,981 -7.2%$269,200 -5.6%
    2007$2,134 $285,300

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    Neighborhood: Peabody

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