78 Bolton St Cambridge, MA 02140
Neighborhood Nine NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,015/month
Total Views
11,479
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,485
Sq Ft
$671
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is near public transit
- Medical Services
- Deck
- Cathedral Ceiling
About This Home
Rare to the Market! Single Family with Driveway & Backyard, on a dead-end street in North Cambridge. This beautiful home has been in the same family for almost 40 years. Three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, skylight, and an en-suite bathroom. Windows and hardwood floors throughout! This spacious house has a living room, separate dining room, & an eat-in kitchen. Enjoy the large front porch & the backyard with a patio, grill, mature magnolia tree, & blooming rhododendron. Large shed/garage for extra storage. Full unfinished basement with washer & dryer. Off-street parking for two cars. On a dead-end street this house offers a quaint neighborhood experience with quick access to the city amenities, shops and restaurants of Porter Square, Harvard Square, & Alewife. Close to the Redline and Commuter Rail. Steps away from Danehey Park featuring 50 acres of green, a dog park, & walking trail. Perfect starter home, ready for the right Buyer to make it their own.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,530
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 2,640 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Fenced
- Garden
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,485 Sq Ft Home
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- French Doors
- Attic Access Panel
Kitchen
- Stove
- Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Dual Closets
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
- Block Basement Construction
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 110 Volts
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 419001
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,530 | $870,800 | $447,700 | $423,100 |
| 2024 | $5,223 | $882,200 | $477,000 | $405,200 |
| 2023 | $4,904 | $836,800 | $486,500 | $350,300 |
| 2022 | $4,683 | $791,000 | $480,800 | $310,200 |
| 2021 | $4,510 | $771,000 | $482,400 | $288,600 |
| 2020 | $4,265 | $741,700 | $468,200 | $273,500 |
| 2019 | $3,985 | $670,800 | $418,000 | $252,800 |
| 2018 | $3,681 | $585,200 | $352,000 | $233,200 |
| 2017 | $3,581 | $551,700 | $330,000 | $221,700 |
| 2016 | $3,487 | $498,800 | $286,000 | $212,800 |
| 2015 | $3,454 | $441,700 | $251,400 | $190,300 |
| 2014 | $3,417 | $407,800 | $220,000 | $187,800 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 05/22/25 | Price Changed | $997,000 | -8.9% | $671 / Sq Ft |
| 05/07/2025 05/07/25 | For Sale | $1,095,000 | -- | $737 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $335,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $50,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $42,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $24,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Similar Homes in the area
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73371554
APN: CAMB-000203A-000000-000033
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