For sale

Price cut: $30K (7/24)

$520,000

71 Oxford Ave APT A, Cambridge, MA 02138

2beds

797sqft

$3,672/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1940

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$652/sqft

$459/mo HOA

What's special

Brick buildingAmple closet spaceWell-proportioned bedroomsHigh-efficiency layout

Move-in ready for either an owner-occupant or as a prime rental property! Rarely available spacious 2-bed condo in Cambridge’s desirable Strawberry Hill! Built in 1940 and meticulously maintained Brick Building, this unit offers a high-efficiency layout with well-proportioned bedrooms and ample closet space. The open living area is generously sized to accommodate both comfortable seating and a dining setup. Perfectly situated with effortless access to MBTA bus lines, Harvard and Porter Squares, and downtown Boston. Just minutes to Fresh Pond Reservation, offering walking, jogging, and biking trails, as well as nearby tennis courts, golf courses, shops, and restaurants. Convenient access to Routes 2 and 16, with seamless connectivity to I-95 and I-93. 2020 A new boiler system, 2021 Automatic Laundry Services (ALS), 2022 Enhanced Building Security.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Laundry: Common Area, In Building

Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 797
Total interior livable area: 797 sqft
Finished area above ground: 797

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street, Assigned
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Below Grade)

Details

Parcel number: M:00256 L:000110000A,4546935
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Brick
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Security: Intercom

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA fee: $459 monthly

Location

Region: Cambridge

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $652/sqft
Tax assessed value: $390,000
Annual tax amount: $2,477
Date on market: 5/5/2026
Listing terms: Contract

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,632/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/24/2026	Price change	$520,000-5.5%$652/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73513049 Report a problem
7/4/2026	Price change	$550,000-4.3%$690/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73513049 Report a problem
5/19/2026	Price change	$575,000-3.4%$721/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73513049 Report a problem
5/5/2026	Listed for sale	$595,000+56.6%$747/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73513049 Report a problem
5/25/2019	Listing removed	$2,200$3/sqft
Source: Compass #72482466 Report a problem
4/16/2019	Listed for rent	$2,200$3/sqft
Source: Compass #72482466 Report a problem
9/10/2018	Listing removed	$2,200$3/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Commonwealth #72316647 Report a problem
4/27/2018	Listed for rent	$2,200+51.7%$3/sqft
Source: Century 21 Commonwealth #72316647 Report a problem
4/5/2018	Sold	$380,000-5%$477/sqft
Source: C21 Commonwealth Sold #72271043_02138_A Report a problem
2/16/2018	Price change	$399,900-3.6%$502/sqft
Source: Brosnan Realty Group, Inc. #72271043 Report a problem
1/16/2018	Listed for sale	$414,900+27.5%$521/sqft
Source: Brosnan Realty Group, Inc. #72271043 Report a problem
10/11/2017	Sold	$325,300+16165%$408/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/9/2017	Listed for sale	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/20/2013	Listing removed	$1,450$2/sqft
Source: City Realty Group #71541766 Report a problem
6/14/2013	Listed for rent	$1,450$2/sqft
Source: City Realty Group #71541766 Report a problem
6/13/2013	Sold	$2,000$3/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,477 +9.6%	$390,000 +2.2%
2024	$2,260 +1.2%	$381,700 +0.2%
2023	$2,233 +0.5%	$381,000 +1.5%
2022	$2,221 +3.4%	$375,200 +2.2%
2021	$2,147 +2.6%	$367,000 +0.8%
2020	$2,093 +4%	$364,000 +7.4%
2019	$2,013 -2.5%	$338,900 +3.3%
2018	$2,064 +3.4%	$328,200 +6.7%
2017	$1,997 +3.4%	$307,700 +11.4%
2016	$1,931 +0.8%	$276,200 +12.8%
2015	$1,915 +1.3%	$244,900 +8.5%
2014	$1,891 -1.7%	$225,700 +1.7%
2013	$1,923 +2.9%	$222,000 +0.8%
2012	$1,868 +3.9%	$220,300
2011	$1,798 +1.8%	$220,300 -3.7%
2010	$1,766 +1%	$228,800 -1%
2009	$1,748 +1.9%	$231,200 -0.9%
2008	$1,716 -2.3%	$233,200 -0.7%
2007	$1,757	$234,900