5 Washington Avenue, Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02140

$775,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
840 Sq. Ft.
$923 / Sq. Ft.
840
Sq. Ft.
$923
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sophisticated first-floor condo in the Avon Hill neighborhood, blocks to Porter & Harvard Sq and the many restaurants and shops along Mass Ave. Positioned on the corner, the unit allows for South and East exposure through oversized historical windows, offering a view of Cambridge’s Classic architecture and lush tree canopy. The living room boasts a decorative mantel with high ceilings, while the adjacent curved dining room includes south facing windows. The first bedroom is used as a small bedroom...Sophisticated first-floor condo in the Avon Hill neighborhood, blocks to Porter & Harvard Sq and the many restaurants and shops along Mass Ave. Positioned on the corner, the unit allows for South and East exposure through oversized historical windows, offering a view of Cambridge’s Classic architecture and lush tree canopy. The living room boasts a decorative mantel with high ceilings, while the adjacent curved dining room includes south facing windows. The first bedroom is used as a small bedroom or home office. The primary bedroom includes a bay window and dueling closets. A breakfast nook in the classic all-white kitchen overlooks the rear common courtyard. Established, professionally managed condo association with high owner occupancy rate and private storage in the basement.

Listing Agents

  1. Maggie Currier

    Maggie Currier

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 5 Washington Avenue, Unit 2

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Avon Hill
Area
MA-Cambridge-Avon Hill, MA-Cambridge
Style
Mid-Rise, Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Corner

Location

Sold By Compass, Murray / Gresenz Group

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/20/2024 01:56 PM

Property Details for 5 Washington Avenue, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #73202373
Days on Market7
Taxes$5,119 / year
HOA Fees$771 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1880
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Compass, Murray / Gresenz Group

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Building Information for 5 Washington Avenue, Unit 2

Building/Complex5 Washington AveFloor1Stories1Residences27Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1880

Payment Calculator

$5,427 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,229

Property Taxes

$427

HOA Dues

$771

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Property Information for 5 Washington Avenue, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Garden Area
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 840.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 27
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 1981
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Central, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Fireplace is Decorative only. Public records refer to the unit as a 1 bedroom. 2nd room does not meet the minimum size requirement of a bedroom,but includes an egressable window and a closet.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 415218
  • Assessments: $842,400
  • Book: 0523
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: c2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 19
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 5 Washington Avenue, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5 Washington Avenue, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$842,400Total-
Tax Record2024$4,987 ($416 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt840 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1880ZoningC2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00211 L:00038005/2

Schools near 5 Washington Avenue, Unit 2

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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