Sold Aug 17, 2026
$740,000Upcoming open house
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM–1:30 PM
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About this home
Imagine living on a peaceful side street, yet just steps to vibrant Harvard and Inman Squares, with so many options for restaurants, coffee, and entertainment, and just a quick stroll to parks and open spaces, public schools and universities! This charming, second floor condo is part of an elegant four-building association set on exclusive private grounds, with three patios, brick walks, and lush landscaping. A perfect blend of modern updates and original details, the sunlit unit offers 2 bedrooms, a nicely renovated eat-in kitchen, a living room w/ office nook, fir flooring, in-unit laundry, and exclusive basement storage. Two off-street parking spots are shared by the community, and on-street permit parking is relatively easy to find. You'll love the quiet of Magnolia Ave, while being right in the heart of Cambridge's finest neighborhood. Heating system installed in 2019, washing machine 2020, hot water tank in 2021, stove in 2025.
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Listed by Nellie Aikenhead · Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc. · MLS #73594077
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 5
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile
- Basement
- Yes
Building3 property facts
- Style
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1903
- Roof
- Rubber
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- C1
Financial3 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $3,833
- Assessment year
- 2027
- HOA fee
- $282 (billing period not supplied)
Location
Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $779,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$4,258 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $3,939
- Property tax
- $319
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $3,833. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. Listing HOA fee: $282. The billing period was not supplied; confirm the monthly amount before adding it.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
More property insights
Automated value estimate $6,244,675
Estimated range $5,518,471–$6,970,878.
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Photo-based condition insights
Overall presentation: above average
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