Last Sold Price
3 beds1,104 sqft$938/sqft
98 Reed St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Description

Charming three-bedroom cottage located on a pleasant side street in North Cambridge. Convenient entry foyer opens onto the expansive light-filled main living level. Comfortable living room with front bay. Larger dining room, perfect for entertaining. Inviting kitchen with peninsula counter, stainless steel appliances and ample cabinets. Upstairs are three good-size bedrooms and a full bath, plus a bonus sun room on the back side. The lower level affords you the opportunity to create more finished...Charming three-bedroom cottage located on a pleasant side street in North Cambridge. Convenient entry foyer opens onto the expansive light-filled main living level. Comfortable living room with front bay. Larger dining room, perfect for entertaining. Inviting kitchen with peninsula counter, stainless steel appliances and ample cabinets. Upstairs are three good-size bedrooms and a full bath, plus a bonus sun room on the back side. The lower level affords you the opportunity to create more finished space. Behind the house is a secluded patio garden, a true urban oasis. Enjoy easy access to the Red Line at Alewife and Whole Foods + Trader Joe's, as well as the many restaurants & shops in Porter & Davis Square. Home sweet home! Seller improvements here include new recessed lighting + new ceilings on first & second floors (2018); new hardwood floors on first floor (2020); new roof (2020).
LISTING CLOSED: 04/27/2023 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team

    P: (617) 733-8937

  2. Charles Cherney

    Charles Cherney

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 733-8937

Property Details for 98 Reed Street

Status
MLS #
73083448
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$2,367 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1897
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
North Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-North Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Cottage
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,220,221

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

Cambridge, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

Sold By Compass, Christine Carpenter

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Building Information for 98 Reed Street

Stories-Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,740 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,458 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,261

Property Taxes

$197

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 98 Reed Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 1104.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Interior Access
  • 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: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Offer instructions attached in MLS. Radiator in front foyer not working. Exclusions: Dining room chandelier + front hallway light fixture + mirror in half-bath + window AC unit now in basement.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 413358
  • Assessments: $865,900
  • Book: 72020
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 98 Reed Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73083448

$1,035,000
Mar 14, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73083448

Mar 9, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73083448

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73083448

$1,035,000
03/14/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73083448

03/09/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73083448

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

Public Records for 98 Reed Street

Taxable ValueLand$402,500Additions$600,600Total$1,003,100
Tax Record2025$6,370 ($531 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,104 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,104 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt594 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,740 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1897Year Renovated1897ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00190 L:00138

Schools near 98 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 98 Reed Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
$1,035,000
3
1,104
1,740
$900,000
2
1,029
1,075
3
1.5
1,190
1,740
$405,000
3
1,064
1,800
$1
3
2
1,776
2,220
$257,000
3
1,087
2,250

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