A home that feels tucked away yet connected to everything. Set on Avon Hill, just moments from Porter Sq, 40 Mt. Vernon St. #1 offers easy living in one of Cambridge’s most sought after neighborhoods. Spanning 2,730 sq. ft. across two thoughtfully designed levels, it has 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. The main level feels gracious and welcoming, with high ceilings, beautiful light, and a lovely living room centered around a rounded bay window. The kitchen is both smart and inviting, with painted cabinetry, a generous island, and Wolf range. A lovely bedroom suite completes this floor. The lower level is bright and unexpectedly open, offering a spacious family room with direct access to a private patio. Two additional bedrooms, each with their own bath, provide comfort and flexibility for guests, family, or work from home. Close to the Red Line, neighborhood restaurants, shops, & the quiet beauty of Avon Hill, this is a home with a rare combination of elegance, privacy, & everyday ease.
Sold for $2,220,000
$2,220,000
40 Mount Vernon St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3beds
2,730sqft
Condominium
Built in 1889
-- sqft lot
$2,197,900 Zestimate®
$813/sqft
$6,242 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,197,900
$2.07M - $2.35M
$6,242/mo
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Generous islandLovely bedroom suiteSet on avon hillPrivate patioPainted cabinetryWolf rangeHigh ceilings
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Listed by:
The May Group 617-429-3188,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Michael Harper
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73529807
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 3
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement, In Unit
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,730
- Total interior livable area: 2,730 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,365
- Finished area below ground: 1,365
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 5205703
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1889
- Major remodel year: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $275 monthly
- Services included: Insurance, Snow Removal
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $2,220,000+1.1%$813/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $2,195,000$804/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Contingent | $2,195,000$804/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000-2.4%$804/sqft |
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| 4/20/2025 | Listing removed | $9,500$3/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73361394 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $9,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Price change | $2,250,000-2.1%$824/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,298,000-2.2%$842/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Contingent | $2,350,000$861/sqft |
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| 2/21/2025 | Price change | $2,350,000-2%$861/sqft |
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| 1/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,398,000-1.2%$878/sqft |
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| 10/31/2024 | Listing removed | $2,428,000$889/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73298021 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,428,000+7.9%$889/sqft |
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| 3/24/2022 | Sold | $2,250,000+80%$824/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72939690 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2010 | Sold | $1,250,000-5.7%$458/sqft |
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| 7/24/2010 | Price change | $1,325,000-16.9%$485/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #71093688 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+66.1%$584/sqft |
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| 11/16/2004 | Sold | $960,000$352/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,528 +6% | $2,130,400 -1.2% |
| 2024 | $12,765 +10.5% | $2,156,200 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $11,549 +1.1% | $1,970,800 +2.2% |
| 2022 | $11,419 +3.4% | $1,928,900 +2.2% |
| 2021 | $11,045 +6% | $1,888,000 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $10,418 +4.1% | $1,811,900 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $10,005 +2.7% | $1,684,300 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $9,745 +1.1% | $1,549,300 +4.3% |
| 2017 | $9,637 +1.2% | $1,484,900 +9% |
| 2016 | $9,523 +0.8% | $1,362,400 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $9,447 +1.2% | $1,208,100 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $9,333 +5.9% | $1,113,700 +9.4% |
| 2013 | $8,812 +4% | $1,017,600 +1.9% |
| 2012 | $8,471 +18% | $998,900 +13.5% |
| 2011 | $7,181 +5.7% | $880,000 |
| 2010 | $6,794 +2.1% | $880,000 |
| 2009 | $6,653 +1.8% | $880,000 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $6,536 -20.8% | $888,100 -19.5% |
| 2007 | $8,256 | $1,103,800 |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02140
- Peabody
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