$838,288
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

35 Bigelow St Unit 5 Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
940 Sq Ft
$425/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$892 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Wilder Play Area

About This Home

As of July 2025

Delightful 2 level Penthouse unit on beautiful tree lined Bigelow Street. Set in the heart of Cambridge this location is convenient to Harvard Sq, Central Sq, Inman and Kendall Sq, The T, as well as numerous wonderful restaurants and shops. Designed as part of a 6 unit conversion of a stunning Victorian, the exterior architectural details have been carefully maintained including a Mansard roof with scalloped slate shingles, corbels and wooden quoin. This special units interiors include an open living, dining and kitchen space, which flows out to the enormous exclusive use roof deck. 1 bedroom and a full bath complete the top level. A stylish and functional spiral stairway leads down to the 2nd bedroom with custom built ins and an additional full bath. With freshly a painted interior, new appliances, in-unit laundry Hardwood flooring, extra storage and 1 car parking this is an amazing space to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Brainard

Compass Listed on: 05/29/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Lance Li

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1871

HOA Fees

  • $425 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 940 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Light Fixtures
  • Dining Area
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Units Above

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00118 L:0001600005,407167

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal, trash
  • 6 Units
  • Bigelow Place Condominium Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Community Storage Space
  • Storm Windows

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,471

Year Built

Built in 1871

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$425 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1871
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 144
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 210
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 156
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Third
  • Room Living Room Area: 154
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 940
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 940
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 903.19
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 891.8
  • MAIN SO: AN2383
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Shingle, Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee: 425
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00118 L:0001600005,407167
  • Zoning: C1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 062
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4471
  • Tax Book Number: 25719

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1995
Sold by
Jenness Aylette and Bowles Samuel
Bought by
Hobbs Margaret M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1987
Sold by
Victorian Preser Tr
Bought by
Jenness Aylette
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $192,850 --
Deed $272,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $838,288 -1.3% $892 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $849,000 -- $903 / 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 $4,471 $704,100 $0 $704,100
2024 $4,111 $694,400 $0 $694,400
2023 $4,008 $683,900 $0 $683,900
2022 $4,032 $681,100 $0 $681,100
2021 $3,918 $669,700 $0 $669,700
2020 $3,769 $655,500 $0 $655,500
2019 $3,622 $609,800 $0 $609,800
2018 $1,422 $561,400 $0 $561,400
2017 $3,407 $524,900 $0 $524,900
2016 $3,303 $472,600 $0 $472,600
2015 $3,279 $419,300 $0 $419,300
2014 $3,158 $376,800 $0 $376,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patti Brainard

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Patti Brainard

    Compass

    (781) 789-5767

    9 in this area

    149 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lance Li

    Compass

    (646) 240-6378

    2 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Lance Li
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73381962

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000118-000000-000016-000005

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Mid-Cambridge

35 Bigelow St Unit 5, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 35 Bigelow St Unit 5, Cambridge, MA 02139 and is currently priced at $838,288, approximately $891 per square foot. This property was built in 1871. 35 Bigelow St Unit 5 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and Saint Paul's Choir School.

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