On one of west Cambridge's most lovely 1-way tree-lined residential side streets, a light-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium a short distance to Davis & Porter Squares, the Red Line, scores of restaurants & shops. On 1st & 2nd levels of beautiful late-19th-c. building set back from sidewalk, the condominium has gracious living & dining rooms with unusually high ceilings, oversized windows, & gorgeous hardwood floors. The just-upgraded eat-in kitchen has abundant cabinetry, excellent stone counter space, stainless-steel appliances, center island, 2 exposures & a patio. A separate 1st-floor sunlit study with a closet makes a desirable workspace, playroom, or guest space. There is a full bath on both levels, in-unit laundry, a well-conceived floor plan, and cross-ventilation. There is exclusive use of half of the 2-c garage, an additional parking space in front of the garage, and huge private storage. Several common green spaces. Location, size, amenities, beauty, and convenience!
Sold for $1,160,000
$1,160,000
53 Orchard St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
2beds
1,346sqft
Condominium
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$1,161,000 Zestimate®
$862/sqft
$4,272 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,161,000
$1.07M - $1.25M
$4,272/mo
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Eat-in kitchenGorgeous hardwood floorsDesirable workspaceTree-lined residential side streetCenter islandWell-conceived floor planAbundant cabinetry
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Listed by:
The Petrowsky Jones Group 617-504-6330,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Robin Repucci
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73390512
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,346
- Total interior livable area: 1,346 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,346
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Street,Upper)
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: M:00180 L:0004600001,412505
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
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, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $275 monthly
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2025 | Sold | $1,160,000+0.9%$862/sqft |
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| 6/21/2025 | Contingent | $1,150,000$854/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$854/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,803 +6.8% | $913,900 -0.4% |
| 2024 | $5,432 +6.2% | $917,600 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $5,115 +0.3% | $872,800 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $5,098 +3.7% | $861,200 +2.5% |
| 2021 | $4,916 +5.7% | $840,300 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $4,649 +4% | $808,600 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $4,469 +2.5% | $752,300 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $4,358 +2.8% | $692,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $4,241 +1.3% | $653,500 +9.1% |
| 2016 | $4,186 +0.7% | $598,900 +12.7% |
| 2015 | $4,156 +0.9% | $531,500 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $4,117 +0.9% | $491,300 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $4,081 +2.2% | $471,300 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $3,993 +3.9% | $470,900 |
| 2011 | $3,843 +5.7% | $470,900 |
| 2010 | $3,635 +2.1% | $470,900 |
| 2009 | $3,560 +1.8% | $470,900 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $3,497 | $475,100 |
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Neighborhood: North Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Middlesex County
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