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1572 Massachusetts Ave Unit 23

Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds
1 bath
813 sqft
$945 per sqft
1915 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Liz Mintz / Hammond Residential Real Estate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 21, 2025 •

MLS# 73361177 —

The Building

Year Built:

1915
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Owner
Structure Type:

Mid-Rise
Construction Materials:

Brick
Entry Level:

2
Entry Location:

Unit Placement(Front)
Common Walls:

2+ Common Walls
Roof:

Rubber
Basement:

N
Exterior Features:

Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Unit Number:

23
Stories Total:

1
Stories:

1
# of Units Total:

41
Building Area Total:

813
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

4
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Laundry Features:

In Building

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

813
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

Mass Ave and Follen St
Latitude:

42.378973
Longitude:

-71.120676

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:00172 L:0001200023,411266
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Condominium
Property Attached:

true
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning:

C3
View:

City
View:

true
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

5018
Tax Assessed Value:

790300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Master Bath Features:

No

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association Amenities:

Hot Water
Association Fee:

586
Association Fee Includes:

Heat
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

On Street
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$769,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,117
Taxes	$418
Insurance	$211
HOA fees	$586
Utilities	$191 See report
Total	$5,523/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/17/25 Apr 17, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$769,000

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This condo located in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA 02138 is currently for sale for $769,000. 1572 Massachusetts Ave Unit 23 is a 813 square foot condo with 2 beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 4 days. 1572 Massachusetts Ave Unit 23 is in the Neighborhood Nine neighborhood of Cambridge and has a WalkScore® of 94, making it a walker’s paradise. This condo is in the attendance area of High School Program Extension.

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