Last Sold Price
2 beds1,142 sqft$810/sqft
7 Newport Rd, Unit 7, Cambridge, MA 02140

Description

Dive into the vibrant heart of Porter Square! This sun-drenched, freshly painted 2-bedroom penthouse apartment offers unbeatable convenience. With its generous floor plan, high ceilings, large windows that allow an abundance of natural light, period details throughout and fireplace, this charming abode will have you feeling right at home. In-unit washer/dryer, along with extra storage, shared garden space, and the benefits of a professionally managed association with low turnover rates, contribute...Dive into the vibrant heart of Porter Square! This sun-drenched, freshly painted 2-bedroom penthouse apartment offers unbeatable convenience. With its generous floor plan, high ceilings, large windows that allow an abundance of natural light, period details throughout and fireplace, this charming abode will have you feeling right at home. In-unit washer/dryer, along with extra storage, shared garden space, and the benefits of a professionally managed association with low turnover rates, contribute to the appeal of this apartment. Embrace the superb location; you'll enjoy immediate access to a wide array of restaurants, cafes and the nearby T station, putting the best of the neighborhood right at your fingertips. Garage Parking nearby can be rented for $2,850.00 p.a. paid upfront till 12/31/24. This home is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Molly Schoeck • Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details for 7 Newport Road, Unit 7

Status
MLS #
73286873
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$5,321 / year
HOA Fees
$464 / month
Property Type
MLS Type
Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built
1920
Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Porter Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Porter Square, MA-Cambridge
Style
Mid-Rise, Brownstone
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse, Corner

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$930,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

Cambridge, MA

9 comparable properties found

1

$900,000

Sold 09/16/24

2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,104
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$950,000 | 3 Newport Road, Unit 8, Cambridge, MA 02140
1/26
2

$950,000

Sold 07/10/25

2
Bedrooms
1,142
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$1,025,000 | 4 Newport Road, Unit 7, Cambridge, MA 02140
1/32
3

$1,025,000

Sold 04/24/26

2
Bedrooms
1,142
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
1/14
4

$930,000

Sold 07/30/25

2
Bedrooms
1,032
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
5

$930,000

Sold 07/30/25

2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,022
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$950,000 | 57 Gorham Street, Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02138
1/16
6

$950,000

Sold 04/01/26

2
Bedrooms
1,075
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$873,221 | 32 Shepard Street, Unit 21, Cambridge, MA 02138
1/15
7

$873,221

Sold 08/03/26

2
Bedrooms
1,021
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
a view of a house with a large window
1/28
8

$880,000

Sold 09/19/25

2
Bedrooms
1,021
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$800,000 | 31 Linnaean Street, Unit 6, Cambridge, MA 02140
1/18
9

$800,000

Sold 07/07/26

2
Bedrooms
1,144
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Boston, Molly Schoeck

Sold By RE/MAX Destiny, Joanne McDonnell

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Building Information for 7 Newport Road, Unit 7

Building/ComplexNewport CondominiumsFloor4Stories1Residences83Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1920

Payment Calculator

$5,609 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,702

Property Taxes

$443

HOA Dues

$464

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Property Information for 7 Newport Road, Unit 7

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1142.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 83
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse, 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
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Brownstone
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Leased
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 266.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 126.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Width: 7.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 247.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: RE Taxes listed do not include residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 430147
  • Assessments: $898,800
  • Book: 69239
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R16
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: Newport Condominiums
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 53
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 7
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 4.0

Property History for 7 Newport Road, Unit 7

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73286873

$925,000
Sep 17, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73286873

Sep 17, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73286873

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73286873

$925,000
09/17/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73286873

09/17/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73286873

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

Schools near 7 Newport Road, Unit 7

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
Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Graham and Parks 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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