$806,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

1572 Massachusetts Ave Unit 23 Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
813 Sq Ft
$586/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$991 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3-minute walk to Cambridge Common Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Amazing views of historic Follen Street from every room of this second floor, two bedroom, 1 bath condo in the pre-war Bay State building in Harvard Square. Enter the unique, picture perfect, Grubey tiled facade into the Grubey tiled foyer: unit is on the private corner of the second floor. This home boasts generous spaces, gleaming hardwood floors, tall ceilings, a grand fireplace, abundant natural light, and has been freshly painted. Enter the foyer to the living room/ dining room with bay window, grand fireplace and beautiful views, with two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen and a full bath. Building amenities include a common roof deck with wonderful views of Harvard Square, assigned storage in basement, a common laundry room and on-street parking permit. Building is professionally managed with an on-site superintendent. The condo is located next to the Cambridge Common, across from the Harvard Law School, close to public transit, restaurants & shopping and Harvard Square.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Mintz

Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 04/17/2025

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Bigelow/ Irving

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,018

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $586 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 813 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • City Views
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00172 L:0001200023,411270

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 41 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,018

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$586 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 813
  • Living Area: 813
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 945.88
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 991.39
  • MAIN SO: AN2383
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 586
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 23
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site, Resident Superintendent

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00172 L:0001200023,411270
  • Zoning: C3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5018
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 41
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Dassarma Martha S
Bought by
1572 Ma Avenue Unit 23 Rt and Van Arsdell
Seller's Agent
Liz Mintz
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bigelow/ Irving
Compass
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$806,000
Premium/Discount to List
$37,000
4.81%
Views
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-48.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1993
Sold by
Hyams Andrew L
Bought by
Das Sarma Martha S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
8.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $806,000 None Available
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $155,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $87,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $110,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $110,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $806,000 +4.8% $991 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $769,000 -- $946 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,018 $790,300 $0 $790,300
2024 $4,577 $773,200 $0 $773,200
2023 $4,507 $769,100 $0 $769,100
2022 $4,530 $765,200 $0 $765,200
2021 $4,434 $757,900 $0 $757,900
2020 $4,322 $751,700 $0 $751,700
2019 $4,138 $696,700 $0 $696,700
2018 $4,017 $638,700 $0 $638,700
2017 $3,781 $582,600 $0 $582,600
2016 $3,635 $520,100 $0 $520,100
2015 $3,596 $459,900 $0 $459,900
2014 $3,537 $422,100 $0 $422,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73361177

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000172-000000-000012-000023