5 Channing St

Cambridge, MA 02138

$2,975,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,375 Sq. Ft.
$1,253 / Sq. Ft.
2,375
Sq. Ft.
$1,253
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located on one of Cambridge's finest streets, 5 Channing is a well-kept Colonial with a surprisingly fresh and modern layout, bursting with potential. Its lot is deep, with a large back yard and a concrete driveway leading to a one-car attached garage. The ivy-wrapped front porch opens to a first floor that features a living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room, sunny kitchen with walk-in pantry and sliding glass doors overlooking the yard, and a delightful main bedroom suite. Upstairs are...Located on one of Cambridge's finest streets, 5 Channing is a well-kept Colonial with a surprisingly fresh and modern layout, bursting with potential. Its lot is deep, with a large back yard and a concrete driveway leading to a one-car attached garage. The ivy-wrapped front porch opens to a first floor that features a living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room, sunny kitchen with walk-in pantry and sliding glass doors overlooking the yard, and a delightful main bedroom suite. Upstairs are a good-sized home office, a lovely tiled bathroom, and three more bedrooms, one of them with private bathroom. From the home office, a comfortable stairway leads to a spacious and high-ceilinged attic. There is abundant storage space in the full-height basement, along with a fireplace and laundry room. Close to beautiful Brattle Street and the Charles River, 5 Channing Street is a warm and comfortable retreat from the city's bustle. Offers due Tuesday 10/4 at noon.

Listing Agent

  1. Bigelow/Irving

    Bigelow/Irving

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    bigelowirving@compass.com

    P: (617)-719-2196

Property Details for 5 Channing Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2022 04:25 PM

Property Details for 5 Channing Street

StatusSold
MLS #73042041
Days on Market7
Taxes$15,136 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1935
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Compass, The Carol Kelly Team; Compass, Carol Kelly

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Building Information for 5 Channing Street

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,233 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,849 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,587

Property Taxes

$1,261

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Channing Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2375.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Crls
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 64.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 32.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 192.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 176.0
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 286.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 80.0
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 417435
  • Assessments: $2,928,300
  • Book: 46656
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: A-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 5 Channing Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73225203

$6,800,000—
Oct 20, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73225203

—
Oct 20, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73225203

—
Apr 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73225203

$6,900,000—
Nov 18, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73042041

$2,975,000—
Oct 5, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73042041

—
Oct 5, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73042041

—
Sep 28, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73042041

$2,650,000—
Dec 14, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326550935

$1

-98.7% / yr

Aug 30, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #101018369

$1,500,000

+25.5% / yr

Aug 30, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30594589

$1,500,000—
Apr 8, 2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30594589

—
Apr 8, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30594589

—
Apr 5, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30594589

$1,485,000—
Jan 5, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87682069

$655,000

-5.6% / yr

Jan 4, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30271070

$655,000—
Oct 27, 1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30271070

—
Oct 27, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30271070

—
Oct 26, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30271070

$679,000—
Jul 1, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87685224

$715,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73225203

$6,800,000
10/20/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73225203

—
10/20/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73225203

—
04/17/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73225203

$6,900,000
11/18/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73042041

$2,975,000
10/05/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73042041

—
10/05/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73042041

—
09/28/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73042041

$2,650,000
12/14/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326550935

$1

-98.7% / yr

08/30/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #101018369

$1,500,000

+25.5% / yr

08/30/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30594589

$1,500,000
04/08/2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30594589

—
04/08/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30594589

—
04/05/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30594589

$1,485,000
01/05/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87682069

$655,000

-5.6% / yr

01/04/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30271070

$655,000
10/27/1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30271070

—
10/27/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30271070

—
10/26/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30271070

$679,000
07/01/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87685224

$715,000

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

Public Records for 5 Channing Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,278,900Additions$3,164,300Total$5,443,200
Tax Record2025$34,564 ($2,880 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,526 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,526 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt952 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,233 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2023ZoningA-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00240 L:00046Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Channing 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 - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
John M. Tobin Montessori School
PublicPK to 5

Vassal Lane 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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