87 Wendell is a charming gambrel cottage on a quiet street in the desirable Agassiz/Baldwin neighborhood. With that classic Cambridge combination of historical character and modern flair, this single-family has a private yard with mature plantings and a sunny patio for outdoor dining. Inside, the focal point is a beautifully crafted contemporary kitchen with gorgeous blue tile backsplash, white oak cabinetry, and European appliances, adjacent to an open-plan dining room. A rear addition holds a flexible den/bedroom space, with sliders opening to the back yard. An open-riser staircase divides the kitchen from the cozy living room with an exposed brick chimney. The first floor also has a half bath. On the second floor are two good-sized bedrooms, one carpeted and the other with a cork floor, that share an updated full bathroom. The basement holds a gas-fired boiler and hot water heater and laundry equipment. A delightful home with thoughtful improvements and ready for your vision!
Sold for $1,350,000
$1,350,000
87 Wendell St, Cambridge, MA 02138
3beds
1,162sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1873
2,088 Square Feet Lot
$1,863,200 Zestimate®
$1,162/sqft
$5,003 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,863,200
$1.64M - $2.16M
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Listed by:
Bigelow/Irving 617-719-2196,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Minka Vanbeuzekom
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73244359
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Renewable/Sustainable Flooring Materials
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,162
- Total interior livable area: 1,162 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood
Lot
- Size: 2,088 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00150 L:00062,410021
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,381,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,179
- Date on market: 11/16/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2024 | Sold | $1,350,000-3.6%$1,162/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Contingent | $1,400,000$1,205/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Price change | $1,400,000-5%$1,205/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Price change | $1,474,000-1.7%$1,269/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000$1,290/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,428 +3% | $1,327,200 -3.9% |
| 2024 | $8,179 +3.8% | $1,381,600 +2.8% |
| 2023 | $7,876 +2.9% | $1,344,000 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $7,657 +1% | $1,293,400 -0.2% |
| 2021 | $7,582 +5.1% | $1,296,000 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $7,211 +10.7% | $1,254,100 +14.4% |
| 2019 | $6,514 +4.2% | $1,096,600 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $6,254 +4.7% | $994,300 +8% |
| 2017 | $5,974 +4.7% | $920,500 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $5,705 +1.7% | $816,100 +13.8% |
| 2015 | $5,609 -1.4% | $717,200 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $5,688 +2.7% | $678,700 +6.1% |
| 2013 | $5,538 +2.8% | $639,500 +0.7% |
| 2012 | $5,386 +4.4% | $635,200 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $5,158 +2.7% | $632,100 -2.8% |
| 2010 | $5,022 +2.1% | $650,500 |
| 2009 | $4,918 -1% | $650,500 -3.6% |
| 2008 | $4,969 -3.2% | $675,100 -1.6% |
| 2007 | $5,134 +1.9% | $686,300 +0.5% |
| 2006 | $5,038 -10.9% | $682,700 -6% |
| 2005 | $5,652 +32.9% | $726,500 +30.4% |
| 2004 | $4,252 +15.6% | $557,300 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,678 +5.6% | $506,600 +5% |
| 2002 | $3,484 +9.4% | $482,500 +46% |
| 2000 | $3,185 | $330,400 +5% |
| 1999 | -- | $314,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Aggasiz - Harvard North
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Crls
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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