See Home Value
$2,512,000
● House - Off Market

85 Washington Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02140
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
2,088 Ft²
$12,367
Est. Monthly
1.58%
Cap Rate

About This Property

Sited on one of the most beautiful streets in the city, this fully renovated home offers an advantageous floor plan & sweeping views of Avon Hill. Through the vestibule and foyer is an open living/dining room with a built-in sideboard and door to the 13' porch plus patio. The high-end kitchen showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including a 5-burner gas range), a peninsula, and window seat. There is also a half bath on this floor. Upstairs is the family room, primary bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry. The top floor houses a bedroom suite with a full bath, and third bedroom/office with a walk-in closet. The lower level provides a mudroom with direct access to the garage, and storage & utility areas with work sinks. Conveniently located only a few blocks to the Porter T Station, Lesley University, Harvard Law School, and lush parks. The house is sited less than a mile to famous museums, fine dining & performing arts venues. Just 4 stops on the Red Line to Boston.
Unit Size
2,088 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
$1,094
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,146
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1940

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Last updated: 6 months ago (MLSPIN #73338793)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 4, 2025 Sold
Sold
Mar 5, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Feb 26, 2025 Listed $2,285,000
Listed
Aug 6, 2012 Sold
Sold
Apr 20, 2012 Listed $850,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Effective Year Built: 1940
  • 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: 3
  • Building Style: 5
  • 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: 9
  • Basement Area: 380
  • Garage Type: 18
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,907
  • Total Building Area: 1,708
  • Gross Building Area: 2,280
  • Building Area: 1,708
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,708
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000067
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 354500

Zoning

  • Zoning: A-2

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00210 L:00063
  • Lot: 63
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.3863
  • Longitude: -71.1239

    Address

  • Full Address: 85 Washington Ave
  • Address - House Number: 85
  • Address - Street Name: Washington
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C009
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2716
  • Zip Code: 02140

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,238,800

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2276
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,708,937
  • High Value: 2,097,962
  • Low Value: 1,319,912

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,092,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $804,800
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,287,800

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 06, 2012
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 35
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00000016
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 85 Washington Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 85 Washington Avenue was built in 1940 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $795,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 85 Washington Avenue is $2,215,640.
What are some comparable homes to 85 Washington Avenue?
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