Rare opportunity to own a piece of this well-maintained nine-unit condo building with high owner occupancy, right in Porter Square! Many qualities in this condo are hard to come by; there is an elevator, a large private balcony, off-street parking, in-unit laundry, central A/C, two full bathrooms, a shared patio perfect for grilling & social gatherings, a private storage/mechanical room, and a detached shed for bikes, etc. Enter into an oversized living room with SW exposure, a walk-in coat closet near the entrance with built-ins, and a reading/office nook perfect for remote work. The spacious primary bedroom has two large closets with built-ins and a full bathroom. The eat-in kitchen with solid wood cabinetry & Quartz counters is connected to the balcony. Enjoy the convenience of this location: a 2-min walk to local corner store Thistle & Shamrock; Pemberton Market is another local mainstay— Five min walk to Red-line, a 24-minute walk to Harvard Sq, and a 15-minute walk to Davis.
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$1,005,000
85 Richdale Ave Unit 5, Cambridge, MA 02140
2beds
1,104sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,041,800 Zestimate®
$910/sqft
$4,315 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,041,800
$990,000 - $1.10M
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Quartz countersEat-in kitchenSolid wood cabinetryDetached shedShared patioLarge private balcony
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Listed by:
Emma Guardia Roland Rambaud & Team 617-276-2512,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Kathryn Malisheski
Redfin Corp.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73149636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Individual
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,104
- Total interior livable area: 1,104 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street, Assigned, Paved, Exclusive Parking
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Front,Back)
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
Details
- Parcel number: 4449400
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom, TV Monitor
HOA
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $461 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $910/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $836,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,190
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2023 | Sold | $1,005,000+11.8%$910/sqft |
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| 8/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,000$814/sqft |
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| 7/17/2023 | Listing removed | $899,000$814/sqft |
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| 7/5/2023 | Price change | $899,000-2.2%$814/sqft |
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| 4/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $919,500+47.1%$833/sqft |
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| 3/31/2014 | Sold | $625,000-2.2%$566/sqft |
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| 1/31/2014 | Listed for sale | $639,000-96.5%$579/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71628450 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2013 | Sold | $18,015,000+3181.4%$16,318/sqft |
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| 4/26/2010 | Sold | $549,000$497/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,521 +8.1% | $869,400 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $5,105 +4.1% | $862,400 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $4,903 +1.2% | $836,700 +2.2% |
| 2022 | $4,846 +2.8% | $818,600 +1.6% |
| 2021 | $4,715 +4.2% | $806,000 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $4,527 +4.1% | $787,300 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $4,347 +2.6% | $731,800 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $4,235 +4.4% | $673,300 +7.7% |
| 2017 | $4,058 -8.6% | $625,300 -1.5% |
| 2016 | $4,438 +0.9% | $634,900 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $4,400 +1.2% | $562,700 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $4,346 +0.9% | $518,600 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $4,308 +2.2% | $497,500 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $4,215 +3.9% | $497,100 |
| 2011 | $4,056 +5.7% | $497,100 |
| 2010 | $3,838 +2.1% | $497,100 |
| 2009 | $3,758 +1.8% | $497,100 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $3,692 -6% | $501,600 -4.5% |
| 2007 | $3,928 | $525,200 |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
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