Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, this well-located unit is just steps from Harvard, MIT and the Red Line. Walkable to all the Mass Ave has to offer between Harvard and Kendall Squares. The elegant courtyard entrance with its beautiful, tranquil landscaping makes this complex stand out! The condo itself features a King size bedroom with great built in closets. A large spacious living room with hardwood floors throughout. An eat-in kitchen with Corian counters, ceramic tile flooring, tile backsplash, and crisp white cabinets. Modern subway tile white bath. There is a large storage room in the basement and common laundry in the building. This is a "Classic 1920's" charming complex. Why rent when you can buy; similar units rent for 3000.00 per month. Some photos are staged.
For sale
Price cut: $16K (7/24)
$659,000
860 Massachusetts Ave #854-8, Cambridge, MA 02139
1beds
697sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,988/mo
Condominium
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$646,900 Zestimate®
$945/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Eat-in kitchenHardwood floors throughoutKing size bedroomBeautiful tranquil landscapingTile backsplashCrisp white cabinetsCorian counters
- 50 days |
- 302 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Loretta Mosca 617-201-1691,
Bessette Realty 781-643-5433
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73540775
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 98
- Dimensions: 14 x 7
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 697
- Total interior livable area: 697 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 697
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Courtyard
Details
- Parcel number: 4522739
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom, Security Gate
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $945/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $562,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,574
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
Estimated market value
$646,900
$615,000 - $679,000
$3,120/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $659,000-2.4%$945/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+26.2%$968/sqft |
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| 4/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/17/2020 | Price change | $1,975-14.1%$3/sqft |
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| 12/5/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,300$3/sqft |
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| 9/27/2017 | Sold | $535,000-0.7%$768/sqft |
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| 9/1/2017 | Pending sale | $539,000$773/sqft |
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| 7/20/2017 | Price change | $539,000-5.3%$773/sqft |
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| 7/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $569,000+84.1%$816/sqft |
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| 1/22/2009 | Sold | $309,000$443/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,574 +10.6% | $562,800 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $3,231 -0.9% | $545,800 -1.9% |
| 2023 | $3,261 -0.5% | $556,500 +0.5% |
| 2022 | $3,277 +2.2% | $553,600 +0.9% |
| 2021 | $3,208 +2.5% | $548,400 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $3,129 +4.5% | $544,200 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2,995 +3% | $504,200 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $2,907 +6.4% | $462,100 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $2,733 +2% | $421,100 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $2,679 +1.2% | $383,200 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $2,648 +6.8% | $338,600 +14.4% |
| 2014 | $2,480 -1.4% | $295,900 +1.9% |
| 2013 | $2,514 +3.2% | $290,300 +1% |
| 2012 | $2,436 +3.9% | $287,300 |
| 2011 | $2,344 +5.7% | $287,300 |
| 2010 | $2,218 +1% | $287,300 -1% |
| 2009 | $2,195 +1.8% | $290,300 -1% |
| 2008 | $2,157 -4.2% | $293,100 -2.6% |
| 2007 | $2,251 | $301,000 |
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Neighborhood: Riverside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Martin Luther King, Jr. SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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