35 Bigelow St, Unit 5

Cambridge, MA 02139

$838,288
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
940 Sq. Ft.
$892 / Sq. Ft.
940
Sq. Ft.
$892
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Delightful 2 level Penthouse unit on beautiful tree lined Bigelow Street. Set in the heart of Cambridge this location is convenient to Harvard Sq, Central Sq, Inman and Kendall Sq, The T, as well as numerous wonderful restaurants and shops. Designed as part of a 6 unit conversion of a stunning Victorian, the exterior architectural details have been carefully maintained including a Mansard roof with scalloped slate shingles, corbels and wooden quoin. This special units interiors include an open living,...Delightful 2 level Penthouse unit on beautiful tree lined Bigelow Street. Set in the heart of Cambridge this location is convenient to Harvard Sq, Central Sq, Inman and Kendall Sq, The T, as well as numerous wonderful restaurants and shops. Designed as part of a 6 unit conversion of a stunning Victorian, the exterior architectural details have been carefully maintained including a Mansard roof with scalloped slate shingles, corbels and wooden quoin. This special units interiors include an open living, dining and kitchen space, which flows out to the enormous exclusive use roof deck. 1 bedroom and a full bath complete the top level. A stylish and functional spiral stairway leads down to the 2nd bedroom with custom built ins and an additional full bath. With freshly a painted interior, new appliances, in-unit laundry Hardwood flooring, extra storage and 1 car parking this is an amazing space to call home.

Listing Agents

  1. Team Patti Brainard

    Team Patti Brainard

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    teampb@compass.com

    P: (781)-789-5767

  2. Patti Brainard

    Patti Brainard

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 35 Bigelow Street, Unit 5

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Mid Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 07/11/2025 04:25 PM

Property Details for 35 Bigelow Street, Unit 5

StatusSold
MLS #73381962
Days on Market19
Taxes$4,471 / year
HOA Fees$425 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1871
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Compass, Lance Li

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Building Information for 35 Bigelow Street, Unit 5

Building/ComplexBigelow Place CondominiumFloor3Stories2Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1871

Payment Calculator

$5,190 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,392

Property Taxes

$373

HOA Dues

$425

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Property Information for 35 Bigelow Street, Unit 5

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 940.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 6
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 1987
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom1 Level: Third
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,Third
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Third
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes include residential exemption
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00118 L:0001600005,407167
  • Assessments: $704,100
  • Book: 25719
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: C1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: Bigelow Place Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Units Owner Occupied: 6
  • Owner Occupied Source: Seller
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0

Property History for 35 Bigelow Street, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73381962

$838,288—
Jun 17, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73381962

—
Jun 3, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73381962

—
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73381962

$849,000—
Oct 6, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87688572

$192,850—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73381962

$838,288
06/17/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73381962

—
06/03/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73381962

—
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73381962

$849,000
10/06/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87688572

$192,850

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

Public Records for 35 Bigelow Street, Unit 5

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$704,100Total-
Tax Record2025$4,471 ($373 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths2Total Finished SqFt940 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt940 SqFtStories2StyleCondominiumYear Built1987ZoningC1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00118 L:0001600005

Schools near 35 Bigelow Street, Unit 5

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
King Open
PublicPK to 5

The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Cambridgeport School
PublicPK to 5

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