85 Washington Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02140

$795,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,148 Sq. Ft.
$693 / Sq. Ft.
1,148
Sq. Ft.
$693
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Extraordinary price reduction. Make an offer on this adorable single family now at a townhouse price. Highly desirable location atop Avon Hill - one of Cambridge's grandest neighborhoods. Lushly landscaped patio feels like the English countryside. Features a large living room w/fireplace, great natural light, ample closets, oak floors, storage, basement, walk up attic, garage parking, and a private yard. Easy walk to MBTA Red Line (Porter/Harvard), restaurants and fun! A graceful, smart home.Extraordinary price reduction. Make an offer on this adorable single family now at a townhouse price. Highly desirable location atop Avon Hill - one of Cambridge's grandest neighborhoods. Lushly landscaped patio feels like the English countryside. Features a large living room w/fireplace, great natural light, ample closets, oak floors, storage, basement, walk up attic, garage parking, and a private yard. Easy walk to MBTA Red Line (Porter/Harvard), restaurants and fun! A graceful, smart home.
  1. Listed by Suzanne B. Shepard • Charles River Properties, LLC

Property Details for 85 Washington Avenue

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Avon Hill
Area
MA-Cambridge-Avon Hill, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 05:44 AM

Property Details for 85 Washington Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #71370395
Days on Market95
Taxes$5,546 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1940
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 85 Washington Avenue

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,908 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,801 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,339

Property Taxes

$462

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 85 Washington Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1148.0
  • Color: white
  • 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, Washer/Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fruit Trees
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Fruit Trees, Patio
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 24.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 84.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 7.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 60.0
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 6.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Radon remediation system installed. Termites eradicated.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00210 L:00063,415130
  • Assessments: $654,000
  • Book: 14328
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: A2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Other
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 85 Washington Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 85 Washington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$804,800Additions$1,287,800Total$2,092,600
Tax Record2024$12,388 ($1,032 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,708 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,708 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,907 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00210 L:00063Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 85 Washington Avenue

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

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