1572 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 23

Cambridge, MA 02138

$806,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
813 Sq. Ft.
$991 / Sq. Ft.
813
Sq. Ft.
$991
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Amazing views of historic Follen Street from every room of this second floor, two bedroom, 1 bath condo in the pre-war Bay State building in Harvard Square. Enter the unique, picture perfect, Grubey tiled facade into the Grubey tiled foyer: unit is on the private corner of the second floor. This home boasts generous spaces, gleaming hardwood floors, tall ceilings, a grand fireplace, abundant natural light, and has been freshly painted. Enter the foyer to the living room/ dining room with bay window,...Amazing views of historic Follen Street from every room of this second floor, two bedroom, 1 bath condo in the pre-war Bay State building in Harvard Square. Enter the unique, picture perfect, Grubey tiled facade into the Grubey tiled foyer: unit is on the private corner of the second floor. This home boasts generous spaces, gleaming hardwood floors, tall ceilings, a grand fireplace, abundant natural light, and has been freshly painted. Enter the foyer to the living room/ dining room with bay window, grand fireplace and beautiful views, with two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen and a full bath. Building amenities include a common roof deck with wonderful views of Harvard Square, assigned storage in basement, a common laundry room and on-street parking permit. Building is professionally managed with an on-site superintendent. The condo is located next to the Cambridge Common, across from the Harvard Law School, close to public transit, restaurants & shopping and Harvard Square.
  1. Listed by Liz Mintz • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 1572 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 23

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Front, Middle
LISTING UPDATED: 05/31/2025 10:50 AM

Property Details for 1572 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 23

StatusSold
MLS #73361177
Days on Market4
Taxes$5,018 / year
HOA Fees$586 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1915
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Liz Mintz

Sold By Compass, Bigelow/Irving

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Building Information for 1572 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 23

Building/Complex1572 Massachusetts AveFloor2Stories1Residences41Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1915

Payment Calculator

$5,227 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,223

Property Taxes

$418

HOA Dues

$586

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Property Information for 1572 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 23

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 813.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 41
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • 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: Wood, Tile
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • View: City
  • 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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
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: Condo fee includes Heat,Hot Water,Water,Sewer,Master Insurance,Laundry Facilities,Elevator,Exterior Maintenance,Landscaping,Snow Removal. Storage space is assigned.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00172 L:0001200023,411270
  • Assessments: $790,300
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: C3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Resident Superintendent
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 23
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0

Property History for 1572 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 23

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73361177

$806,000—
Apr 21, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73361177

—
Apr 21, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73361177

—
Apr 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73361177

$769,000—
Feb 26, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87690244

$155,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73361177

$806,000
04/21/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73361177

—
04/21/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73361177

—
04/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73361177

$769,000
02/26/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87690244

$155,000

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

Public Records for 1572 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 23

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$790,300Total-
Tax Record2025$5,018 ($418 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt813 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt813 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1850ZoningC3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00172 L:0001200023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1572 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 23

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

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Liz Mintz

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