Rare opportunity to own in North Cambridge! This expansive, top-floor-style condo offers the space of a single-family home with the convenience of city living. The open-concept living and dining area flows seamlessly to a newly finished (2025) 610-square-foot south-facing deck—an incredible outdoor extension for everyday living and entertaining. A custom-built library with pocket doors connects to the main living space and can easily serve as a third bedroom or home office. The gourmet kitchen, two spacious bedrooms with custom closets, and two full baths with direct outdoor access provide both comfort and flexibility. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, a large private storage room, and two deeded parking spaces. Ideally located near Alewife and Davis Square T stations, local shops, and scenic bike trails—experience the best of Cambridge living right at your doorstep.
Sold for $1,215,000
$1,215,000
38 Brookford St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
2beds
1,924sqft
Condominium
Built in 1929
-- sqft lot
$1,195,000 Zestimate®
$631/sqft
$3,340 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,195,000
$1.11M - $1.29M
$3,340/mo
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In-unit laundryGourmet kitchenExpansive top-floor-style condo
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Listed by:
Ning Sun 781-386-7257,
United Real Estate, LLC 781-453-8818,
Ning Sun 781-386-7257
Bought with:
Sabbor Sheikh
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73483097
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 275.31
- Dimensions: 21 x 13.11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Slider
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 226.2
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 81.78
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 5.8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 66.08
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 5.9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 252.03
- Dimensions: 27.1 x 9.3
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 133.4
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.5
Living room
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 18.4 x 15
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Main
- Area: 113.85
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.9
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling
- Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Cooktop, Oven
- Laundry: In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Sconce, Office, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Screens
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,924
- Total interior livable area: 1,924 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,924
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned, Driveway, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Deck - Roof, Screens, Professional Landscaping
Details
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1929
- Major remodel year: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $550 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $631/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,363,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,093
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $1,215,000-5.7%$631/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73483097 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Contingent | $1,289,000$670/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73483097 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,289,000-7.2%$670/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73483097 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Listing removed | $1,389,000$722/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73443297 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,389,000+40.6%$722/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73443297 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2020 | Listing removed | $3,700$2/sqft |
Source: Abundant Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,700$2/sqft |
Source: Blue Ocean Realty, LLC #72545560 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2017 | Listing removed | $988,000$514/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72196458 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2017 | Pending sale | $988,000$514/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72196458 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $988,000$514/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72196458 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: By Lottery
- High: Rindge And Latin
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02140
- North Cambridge
- 38 Brookford St Unit 2
