When was property at 61 Crescent Street built and last sold?

The property at 61 Crescent Street was built in 1886 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $1,160,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 61 Crescent Street is $2,255,292.

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Cambridge

02138

Aggasiz - Harvard University

61 Crescent Street

Sold on Aug 30, 2007

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$1,160,000

● House - Off Market

61 Crescent Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

3 Beds

2 Baths, 1 Half Bath

2,100 Ft²

$2,212,716

RealtyHop Estimate

87.52%

Since Sep 1, 2007

MA-Boston

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About This Property

Agassiz, Victorian single family with lovely comfortable spaces; 3 bedrooms, two studies,(one with a separate entrance on the first floor w/half bath), second floor laundry, a large renovated, well appointed kitchen with soapstone sink, stone countertops, 5 burner stove, breakfast area overlooking a brick patio and city garden. Large open living dining area with high ceilings, gas fireplace, 2 bay windows and lots of light. Charming exterior and Driveway. A short walk to Harvard Square and T.

Unit Size

2,100 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.05 acres

Price per sqft

$562

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$474

HOA Dues

Year Built

1886

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #70588822)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
May 21, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Apr 22, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Apr 15, 2026	Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge	$2,250,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

	Located in the heart of the historic Baldwin neighborhood & designed with a Cape Cod aesthetic, this exceptional home showcases period features that complement the modern updates throughout. The open-plan 1st floor features an expansive living room with a bay window & fireplace, and dining room with another bay window. The eat-in kitchen provides striking stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and access to the patio surrounded by curated gardens and a fence. There's also an office/guest bedroom with a separate entrance, and 1/2 bath on this floor. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, a study, laundry area, and 4-piece radiant-heated hall bath with a double vanity, and soaking tub. The top level houses the primary bedroom with a spacious en-suite bath. The full-footprint lower level offers a large storage & utility area with bulkhead exterior access. Outside, there is a brick driveway accommodating 2 cars. Just 1 block to the Baldwin School, and down the street from Sacramento Field.
Aug 30, 2007	Sold	Premium
Sold
May 31, 2007	Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge	$1,180,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

	Agassiz, Victorian single family with lovely comfortable spaces; 3 bedrooms, two studies,(one with a separate entrance on the first floor w/half bath), second floor laundry, a large renovated, well appointed kitchen with soapstone sink, stone countertops, 5 burner stove, breakfast area overlooking a brick patio and city garden. Large open living dining area with high ceilings, gas fireplace, 2 bay windows and lots of light. Charming exterior and Driveway. A short walk to Harvard Square and T.
Dec 19, 2006	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 2, 2006	Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge	$550,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

	CALL YOU ARCHITECT OR CONTRACTOR NOW! Restore this single family the way you want it to be. Built in 1886 in the Bracketed Italianate style, this home needs COMPLETE restoration. There are 8 rooms & 2 baths with possible attic and basement expansion. VERY high (10'+) ceilings on 1st flr & good orientation for sunlight too. Crescent is one of Cambridge's most quiet & private streets and is a short walk to Harvard or Porter Squares.

Property Highlights

Parking Available

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1886

Effective Year Built: 1886
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 8
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 3
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 2
Building Style: 15
Exterior Walls Type: 18
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 300
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 7
Basement Area: 695
Garage Type: 7
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 2,608

Total Building Area: 1,945
Gross Building Area: 3,107
Building Area: 1,945
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 13
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,945
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000060
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

School District Name: Cambridge School District

Census Tract: 353600

Zoning

Zoning: C-1

Geography

Parcel: CAMB M:00150 L:00018

Lot: 18
Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
Latitude: 42.3828
Longitude: -71.1139

Address

Full Address: 61 Crescent St

Address - House Number: 61
Address - Street Name: Crescent
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: MA
City Name: Cambridge
Carrier Code: C035
4-Digit Zip Code: 1907
Zip Code: 02138

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2024

Tax Amount: $1,381,800

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2265

Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
Confidence Score: 68
Final Value: 1,947,693
High Value: 2,388,967
Low Value: 1,506,419

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2024

Assessed Total Value: $2,334,200
Assessed Land Value: $1,043,600
Assessed Improvements Value: $1,290,600

Sales

Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 30, 2007

Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 27
Current Sale Input Document Number: 00163019
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 05, 2007
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

Last Sale Mortgage

First Mortgage Lender:

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First Mortgage Transaction Date:

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First Mortgage Loan Amount:

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First Mortgage Terms:

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$2,116,500

Sale Price/ft²

$929

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

9519 ft²

Average Home Age

90.7 years

Currently For Sale

12 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 70588822

61 Crescent Street

About This Property

Price History

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

Building

Neighborhood

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Geography

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About Aggasiz - Harvard University

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