5 Channing St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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$6,395,900
$5.95M - $6.84M
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The Carol Kelly Team 617-686-9996,
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Shannah Hall 617-686-9996
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Hydro Air, Active Solar, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant), Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Finish - Sheetrock
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,807
- Total interior livable area: 5,807 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden, Lighting, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,233 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00240 L:00046,417435
- Zoning: A-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Cement Board
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles,Other
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
- Water conservation: ET Irrigation Controller
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, University, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: West Cambridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,088,800
- Annual tax amount: $18,286
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2024 | Sold | $6,800,000-1.4%$1,171/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73225203 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $6,900,000+131.9%$1,188/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73225203 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2022 | Sold | $2,975,000+12.3%$512/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73042041 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000+76.7%$456/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73042041 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2002 | Sold | $1,500,000+23%$258/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/1999 | Sold | $1,220,000+86.3%$210/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/1999 | Sold | $655,000-8.4%$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/1997 | Sold | $715,000$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,564 +89% | $5,443,200 +76.2% |
| 2024 | $18,286 -0.1% | $3,088,800 -1.1% |
| 2023 | $18,303 +5.6% | $3,123,300 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $17,336 +4.6% | $2,928,300 +3.3% |
| 2021 | $16,578 +6.6% | $2,833,900 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $15,558 +12.2% | $2,705,700 +15.9% |
| 2019 | $13,869 -4% | $2,334,900 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $14,451 +2.1% | $2,297,400 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $14,150 +5.4% | $2,180,300 +13.5% |
| 2016 | $13,422 -3.5% | $1,920,200 +8% |
| 2015 | $13,902 -4.5% | $1,777,700 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $14,552 -3.3% | $1,736,500 -0.1% |
| 2013 | $15,049 +6.5% | $1,737,800 +4.3% |
| 2012 | $14,129 +2% | $1,666,200 -1.9% |
| 2011 | $13,856 +2.9% | $1,698,100 -2.7% |
| 2010 | $13,472 +2.1% | $1,745,100 |
| 2009 | $13,193 +1.1% | $1,745,100 -1.6% |
| 2008 | $13,047 -2.3% | $1,772,700 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $13,359 -2.1% | $1,785,900 -3.4% |
| 2006 | $13,650 -1.5% | $1,849,600 +3.9% |
| 2005 | $13,853 +10% | $1,780,600 +7.9% |
| 2004 | $12,590 +9.4% | $1,650,000 +4.1% |
| 2003 | $11,509 +12.6% | $1,585,200 +12% |
| 2002 | $10,219 +35.8% | $1,415,400 +81.3% |
| 2000 | $7,527 | $780,800 +10% |
| 1999 | -- | $709,800 |
Neighborhood: West Cambridge
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Haggerty SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi