For sale

Price cut: $30K (10/28)

$449,900

42 Cedar St #3, Somerville, MA 02143

1beds

790sqft

$3,224/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1910

-- sqft lot

$448,100 Zestimate^®

$569/sqft

$210/mo HOA

What's special

Shared rear deckHardwood floors

Move-in-ready sunny 1 bed/1 bath top-floor condo in a premium Porter Square location, just 2 blocks to Porter Square Red Line T Station, and walking distance to Davis Square, Harvard Square, and the Green Line extension in Magoun Square. This open-concept unit features hardwood floors, a dining area w/ convenient home office nook, custom closets in both the bedroom & living room, & laundry tucked neatly into a bedroom closet. Central air adds year-round comfort, while the shared rear deck & gorgeous backyard provide inviting outdoor space. Additional locked basement storage offers valuable extra space. Ideally located near coffee shops, yoga studios, restaurants, bike path, and commuter connections, offering the best of Somerville & Cambridge just outside your door. Stop paying rent and start building equity. This is the best deal in Somerville. Won't last much longer. Schedule a private showing today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Third
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Third
Area: 42
Dimensions: 7 x 6

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Third
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Third
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Living room

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Third
Area: 240
Dimensions: 16 x 15

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Has basement: Yes
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Interior area

Total structure area: 790
Total interior livable area: 790 sqft
Finished area above ground: 790

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Porch

Details

Parcel number: 4587218
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Frame
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1910
Major remodel year: 2004

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
HOA fee: $210 monthly

Location

Region: Somerville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $569/sqft
Tax assessed value: $484,700
Annual tax amount: $5,322
Date on market: 9/16/2026

Estimated market value

$448,100

$426,000 - $471,000

$2,853/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/28/2026	Price change	$449,900-6.3%$569/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73578666 Report a problem
10/14/2026	Price change	$479,900-4%$607/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73578666 Report a problem
9/29/2026	Price change	$499,900-3.8%$633/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73578666 Report a problem
9/17/2026	Listed for sale	$519,900+73.3%$658/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73578666 Report a problem
4/4/2018	Listing removed	$3,500$4/sqft
Source: Cambridge Portfolios Report a problem
3/9/2018	Listed for rent	$3,500$4/sqft
Source: Cambridge Portfolios Report a problem
6/18/2013	Sold	$300,000+0.3%$380/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/5/2013	Pending sale	$299,000$378/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Mass Ave #71496375 Report a problem
4/13/2013	Price change	$299,000-5.1%$378/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Mass Ave #71496375 Report a problem
4/4/2013	Price change	$315,000-1.3%$399/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Mass Ave #71496375 Report a problem
3/21/2013	Listed for sale	$319,000+16.9%$404/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Mass Ave #71496375 Report a problem
10/6/2004	Sold	$272,900$345/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,220 +5.8%	$478,500 +2.1%
2024	$4,932 -1.6%	$468,800 -3.3%
2023	$5,012 +5.6%	$484,700 +4%
2022	$4,746 +2.1%	$466,200 +2.2%
2021	$4,648 +4.4%	$456,100 +3.4%
2020	$4,453 -3.2%	$441,300 +3.3%
2019	$4,599 -2.9%	$427,400 +2.1%
2018	$4,735 +5.8%	$418,700 +9.2%
2017	$4,475 +4.3%	$383,500 +12%
2016	$4,290	$342,400