$585,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2025

87 Bristol St Unit 3C Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
597 Sq Ft
$228/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$980 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Arthur J. Shallow Playground

About This Home

As of July 2025

A brilliant combination of exceptional convenience and a vibrant urban lifestyle is made possible by this bright and efficient studio condominium with high ceilings and windows galore. Set back from the street and located just 4 blocks from Kendall Square, Cambridge’s thriving hub for innovation + life sciences. The open plan seamlessly blends function and convenience and offers plenty of space for lounging, eating and cooking. Amenities include in-unit laundry, assigned parking, and a serene common garden area to enjoy a quiet afternoon with a book, grilling a meal, or giving your green thumb a try. Broadband internet is included in the HOA fees. Close to MIT, Kendall Square, Inman Square, Central, the Red Line, and more. Walk Score® of 96 - a “Walker’s Paradise” and a Bike Score® of 99 - a “Biker’s Paradise”!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Holleran Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/27/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Lauren Holleran

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

The Team - Real Estate Advisors

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $324

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $228 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 597 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Dining Area
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Stone Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Lottery Elementary And Middle School
  • Crls High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 3C / 77
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00077 L:000770003C,402460

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 9 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Bristol Lofts Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$324

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$228 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Back)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 597
  • Living Area: 597
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 917.92
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 979.9
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Common Walls: No One Above, Corner
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Guest, Stone/Gravel, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Garden Area
  • Association Fee: 227.73
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3C
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00077 L:000770003C,402460
  • Zoning: C1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 448
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 323.85
  • Tax Block: 77
  • Tax Book Number: 66534
  • Tax Lot: 3C
  • Tax Map Number: 77

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 9
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 7

MLS Schools

  • High School: Crls
  • Elementary School: Lottery
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lottery

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2015
Sold by
Ponce-Deleon Pamela
Bought by
Pamela J Ponce Deeon R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2004
Sold by
Lally Michael J
Bought by
De-Leon Pamela Ponce

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
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2000
Sold by
Rehfeld Elizabeth
Bought by
Lally Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,400
Interest Rate
8.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1995
Sold by
Rehfeld Elizabeth
Bought by
Rehfeld Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1991
Sold by
87 Bristol St T
Bought by
Boutin Marc and Gilbert Helen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,250
Interest Rate
9.27%
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
Deed -- --
Deed $285,000 --
Deed $183,000 --
Deed $92,000 --
Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $110,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $146,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $5,700 No Value Available
Previous Owner $71,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $14,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $585,000 +6.8% $980 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $548,000 -- $918 / 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 $3,239 $510,000 $0 $510,000
2024 $2,907 $491,000 $0 $491,000
2023 $2,983 $509,100 $0 $509,100
2022 $3,000 $506,700 $0 $506,700
2021 $2,909 $497,200 $0 $497,200
2020 $2,859 $497,300 $0 $497,300
2019 $2,747 $462,400 $0 $462,400
2018 $545 $425,600 $0 $425,600
2017 $2,510 $386,700 $0 $386,700
2016 $2,372 $339,400 $0 $339,400
2015 $2,327 $297,600 $0 $297,600
2014 $2,256 $269,200 $0 $269,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73380582

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000077-000000-000077-000003C