RENTED SEP 12, 2025

1643 Cambridge St Unit 21 Cambridge, MA 02138

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $510,000 - $595,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
490 Sq Ft
1965 Built

Last Sold July 06, 2023

Last sale price $490,000 $1,000 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,188/month

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Intercom
  • Park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • 3-minute walk to Joan Lorentz Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Heat and hot water included! Prime location within walking distance to Harvard University and Harvard Square in Cambridge. 4 rooms, split 1 bedroom apartment that is used as a 2 bedroom apartment features updated kitchen with pass through for entertaining and one sunny office/den with closet so it can be also used as 2nd bedroom. 1 DEEDED GARAGE PARKING and park right outside your door! Only unit on the floor offering extra privacy. The modern kitchen has ample storage space w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, backsplash. Bathroom has also been fully renovated. Gleaming hardwood floor throughout. The good size bedroom has a large closet. There is laundry in the building and an adorable picnic area out back. This building has #69 bus at the front of the building, walking distance to Harvard Square redline T-station. it is a dream commute and a convenient spot for all the shopping, restaurants, and entertainment Cambridge has to offer!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Sharon Tang

U3 Realty, LLC Listed on: 07/22/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Sharon Tang

U3 Realty, LLC Listed on: 07/22/2025

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,228

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • 490 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,900
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, laundry facilities, parking
  • Assessor Parcel Number 409447

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,228

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(12+),Term of Rental(Months)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2900

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 490
  • Living Area: 490
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN3022
  • MAIN SO: AN3022

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 409447
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2008
Sold by
Alcock Richard L
Bought by
Saw Olivia and Lee Wah Hung
Current Estimated Value
$556,564

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,300
Outstanding Balance
$160,778
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$390,686

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1998
Sold by
Manion Phillip and Manion Smedley
Bought by
Alcock Richard L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Saw Olivia $258,250 --
Alcock Richard L $121,000 --
Alcock Richard L $121,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saw Olivia $243,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $2,400 -7.7% $5 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $2,600 -6.5% $5 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Price Changed $2,780 -4.1% $6 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
07/06/2023 07/06/23 Sold $490,000 -5.6% $1,000 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/18/2023 05/18/23 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2023 04/23/23 Price Changed $519,000 -3.0% $1,059 / Sq Ft
04/09/2023 04/09/23 For Sale $535,000 0.0% $1,092 / Sq Ft
04/09/2023 04/09/23 Off Market $535,000 -- --
04/05/2023 04/05/23 Price Changed $535,000 -1.8% $1,092 / Sq Ft
03/27/2023 03/27/23 For Sale $545,000 0.0% $1,112 / Sq Ft
03/20/2023 03/20/23 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2023 03/14/23 For Sale $545,000 -- $1,112 / 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 $3,228 $508,400 $0 $508,400
2024 $2,741 $463,000 $0 $463,000
2023 $2,863 $488,600 $0 $488,600
2022 $2,882 $486,900 $0 $486,900
2021 $2,748 $469,800 $0 $469,800
2020 $2,719 $472,900 $0 $472,900
2019 $2,617 $440,500 $0 $440,500
2018 $2,556 $406,400 $0 $406,400
2017 $2,369 $365,100 $0 $365,100
2016 $2,232 $319,300 $0 $319,300
2015 $2,216 $283,400 $0 $283,400
2014 $2,114 $252,300 $0 $252,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73407603

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000140-000000-000149-000021