$1,775,000
PENDING

43 Essex St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated payment $11,192/month

Total Views 3,610
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,729 Sq Ft
$1,027 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Stunning Luxury Condo in the Heart of vibrant Central Square. Fully renovated 4-bed, 3-bath residence, with top-tier craftsmanship and high-end finishes, boasting modern elegance and exceptional functionality. Main level features open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors throughout, spacious living room with gas fireplace, dining area and gourmet kitchen. Thermador stainless steel appliances, oversized professional-grade hood, and quartz waterfall island and countertops--perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the exclusive private patio and landscaped front garden. A main-level bedroom and full bath provide convenient single-level living or a perfect guest suite. Lower-level offers primary en-suite with bath plus 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Comelit intercom security system, Two-zone heating and cooling, Navien water heater, Marvin windows. Experience unparalleled urban convenience in one of Cambridge’s most desirable locations, close to shops, restaurants, MIT, Harvard, and the Red Line.

Last Listed By

Janet Wu Cook

Keller Williams Elite Listed on: 04/30/2025

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,687

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$552 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1729
  • Living Area: 1729
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN4893
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1026.6
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1026.6
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 552.1
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00090 L:0003600001,5116951
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 391
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8687
  • Tax Book Number: 72738

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

Range of Values:

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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 $8,687 $1,368,100 $0 $1,368,100
2024 $8,101 $1,368,400 $0 $1,368,400
2023 $7,463 $1,273,600 $0 $1,273,600
2022 $7,308 $1,234,400 $0 $1,234,400
2021 $8,614 $1,472,400 $0 $1,472,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $1,775,000 +27.2% $1,027 / Sq Ft
06/10/2019 06/10/19 Sold $1,395,000 0.0% $807 / Sq Ft
05/14/2019 05/14/19 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2019 05/09/19 For Sale $1,395,000 0.0% $807 / Sq Ft
04/22/2019 04/22/19 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2019 04/17/19 Price Changed $1,395,000 -6.7% $807 / Sq Ft
03/28/2019 03/28/19 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $865 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $1,395,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73367455

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-90 36 1

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 The Port

43 Essex St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 43 Essex St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02139 and is currently priced at $1,775,000, approximately $1,026 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 43 Essex St Unit 1 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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