Last Sold Price
3 beds1,200 sqft$854/sqft
121 Reed St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Description

Rare opportunity to own a single family home in the most desirable location in North Cambridge just two blocks from Massachusetts Avenue. Home has hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen and lots of possibilities. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home features an open floor plan on the 1st floor for living, dining and cooking with a sunroom/office overlooking a fantastic private green space yard with a bluestone patio. The second floor layout is flexible for reimagining the space for your bedrooms....Rare opportunity to own a single family home in the most desirable location in North Cambridge just two blocks from Massachusetts Avenue. Home has hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen and lots of possibilities. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home features an open floor plan on the 1st floor for living, dining and cooking with a sunroom/office overlooking a fantastic private green space yard with a bluestone patio. The second floor layout is flexible for reimagining the space for your bedrooms. Currently used as a 3 bedroom plus a bonus room. This location is walking distance to Davis Square, dining and shopping, two redline stations (Davis Sq & Alewife), #77 Bus on Mass Ave, and very close to Rt. 2. This property is being offered as is.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/07/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael Smith • Mediano Real Estate

Property Details for 121 Reed Street

Status
MLS #
72802177
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$4,118 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1895
Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
North Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-North Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,215,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

96.8%

[Cambridge, MA]

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Mediano Real Estate, Michael Smith

Sold By Redfin Corp., Matthew Zborezny

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Building Information for 121 Reed Street

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,645 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,553 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,210

Property Taxes

$343

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 121 Reed Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1200.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Cambridge R&L
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Walk Out, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Agent is related to seller.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 413481
  • Assessments: $703,900
  • Book: 35627
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 121 Reed Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 7, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72802177

$1,025,000
Mar 31, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72802177

Mar 23, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72802177

$899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/07/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72802177

$1,025,000
03/31/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72802177

03/23/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72802177

$899,000

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

Public Records for 121 Reed Street

Taxable ValueLand$398,000Additions$809,400Total$1,207,400
Tax Record2025$7,667 ($639 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt675 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,644 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1895ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00191 L:00034

Schools near 121 Reed Street

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 - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Peabody School
PublicPK to 5

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

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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