Centers And Squares
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As a Cambridge real estate agent, the city squares of Cambridge, Somerville and Medford and the town centers of Arlington, Watertown and Belmont, Massachusetts are my home turf. And as a lifelong New Englander who’s lived within twenty miles of Boston most of my life, I can introduce you to other nearby towns as we search for your new home. If you’re planning to sell your home in Cambridge, MA or nearby you’ll find plenty of info about the home selling process here too. Questions? Send me an email or call me at 617-504-1737.
Newport Road Condos – Cambridge Condominiums
Newport Road Condos
The Newport Road condos are popular with Cambridge real estate buyers. These handsome yellow brick buildings occupy the entire block, lining both sides of the street and fronting Mass Avenue on both sides of Newport Road.
Newport Condo Association
The buildings were constucted in 1916 and have the wonderful detail you would expect in fine buildings of that era. There are 83 units in the association with condos on four floors and some lower level units. The association is professionally managed.
The addresses for the buildings are 1-8 Newport Road and 1775 and 1783 Mass Avenue. It’s a location that can’t be beat – in the Agassiz neighborhood just blocks to Porter Square and a stroll to Harvard Square down a lively, store and restaurant lined stretch of Mass Ave.
Typical Features of Newport Road Condos:
- Most units are 1100+ sq.ft. two-bedroom condos or one-bedroom plus a large study
- The Mass Ave condos have different floor plans – some are smaller, some have rounded bays
- Livingroom with fireplace
- Formal dining room with unusually substantial built-in hutch
- Oak floors, bay windows, high ceilings, stained glass window
- Steam heat is included in the condo fee
- Basement storage and laundry
Parking is on-street though some owners have secured spaces in the underground garage at the end of Newport Road. The common hallways have been restored and many of the units have undergone recent renovations. Some Newport Road condos have renovated kitchens with dishwashers and some owners have installed in-unit washer and dryer.
Newport Road Condominiums near Porter Square
Recent Newport Road Condo Sales:
- A third floor, two bedroom, one bath condo sold for $475,000 in 2013
- A first floor two-bedroom, one bath condo sold for $630,000 in 2014
CHECK FOR NEWPORT ROAD CONDOS FOR SALE
Click on the link above to see if any condos on Newport Road are currently for sale. You can also search by address – 1775 Mass Avenue or 1783 Massachusetts Avenue to search for Newport Condos that front Mass Ave – or just broaden your search for other Cambridge condos.
And if you’d like some help finding a Cambridge condo give me a call at 617-504-1737 or email me at [email protected]
Liz Bolton, ReMax Destiny, Cambridge. Info about Newport Road condo sales from MLSpin.
How Much Does a Two-Bedroom Cambridge Condo In a Building Cost?
Have you wondered how much a two-bedroom Cambridge condo costs?
If you’re thinking of buying real estate in Cambridge you’ll want to get an idea of what you get for the money. You’ll also want to think about housing styles – condo or house; condo in a house or condo in a building; townhouse or flat, etc.
Cambridge and surrounding towns have many condos in converted two- or three-family houses – the “2/3 family” style in the MLS that often mystifies buyers. Many condo buyers like this style – the condos are often charming, you may get a yard or shared outdoor space, and you’ll get to know your neighbors well.
Ofter Cambridge condo buyers prefer to look for condos in buildings. Sometimes it’s because of the amenities – an elevator, garage parking, or exercise facilities for example. Others prefer a larger building because there’s a management company and sometimes even building staff. Condo buildings in Cambridge span the decades – from charming turn-of-the-century buildings to modern high-rises.
Today we’ll look at Cambridge condos in buildings with ten or more units.
How Much Does a Two-Bedroom Cambridge Condo In a Building Cost?
In 2011, 144 two-bedroom condos sold in Cambridge in complexes with ten or more units. Sale prices ranged from $205,000 to $3,150,000.
At the low end of the price range, $205,000 bought a 683 sq.ft. two-bedroom condo in a 1965 brick building near the Alewife T. It’s the sort of building commonly built in the 1960s and 1970s – a brick box with a dozen units in what I think of as a split-level configuration. When you walk in the front door there are half a dozen stairs going up to the second floor and half a flight down to the first floor. The condo that sold for $205,000 was on the first level, partially below grade, and came with one parking space.
At the other end of the spectrum, for $3M+ you could have bought an expansive 2700 sq.ft. two-bedroom condo with 2.5 baths in a luxury condo building in Harvard Square. The condo. part of the Residences at Charles Square, had private gardens, two garage spaces, and acess to the amenities of the adjacent Charles Hotel, including the pool and room service.
But what’s the average Cambridge two-bedroom condo cost? For that, we’ll look at the median price in 2011. The median price for a two-bedroom Cambridge condo in a building with 10+ units was $$452,500 in 2011. Here are some examples of two-bedroom units that sold at that price point:
Two-bedroom condo at 205 Richdale Ave
A two-bedroom condo with 1.5 baths and one garage space sold at 205 Richdale Ave in Cambridge near Porter Square for $450,000. The condo, a two-level walk-up, was on the 3rd and 4th floors. The 40-unit complex was built in the late 1980s. The kitchen had its original white cabinets and counters with a new range and microwave. There was a deck off the dining area and central air conditioning in this 1290 sq.ft. condo.
Kitchen in a two-bedroom Cambridge condo
At 369 Franklin Street, near Central Square in Cambridge, a two-bedroom, two-bath condo sold for $450,000. The 18-unit building was constructed in 2003 and has an elevator, small exercise room, and garage parking. The 884 sq.ft. condo had central air conditioning, in-unit washer/dryer, and stainless steel appliances and granite counters in the kitchen.
Two bedroom Cambridge condos on Newport Road
A two-bedroom condo with one bath sold on Newport Road in Cambridge for $455,000. The Newport Road Condos in Porter Square were built in the early 1900s. This unit was a third floor walk-up and had rental parking and in-unit laundry. Like the other condos in this complex, the 1142. sq.ft. condo was very charming with a fireplace, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and good closets for a building of this period. The kitchen had been redone at some point with modern cabinetry and counters.
You can see all available 2+ bedroom Cambridge condos for sale by clicking the link below. If you see something you like or have questions about buying real estate in Cambridge or nearby – give me a call at 617-504-1737 or contact me by email.
Liz Bolton, ReMax Destiny, Cambridge
SEARCH FOR TWO-BEDROOM+ CAMBRIDGE CONDOS FOR SALE
Watering the Plants
Watering the plants on Newport Road
Watering the Plants We spotted this ingenious setup while on our weekly tour of new Cambridge real estate listings today.
Somebody at the Newport Road condos had rigged this up – it’s a camera tripod holding up the hose sprayer.
As we drove around you couldn’t help but notice how parched it is around here – so many of the lawns are brown and flowers, bushes, even the groundcover are drooping. Time to break out the hoses! And don’t forget the street trees – with just a small patch of dirt those trees are even thirstier.
I still don’t have a tripod for my camera or my Flip. But if I end up with an extra I’ll put it to work with the landscaping.
Here’s the newly listed Newport Road condo we were looking at (click on the small photo for details):
15 Trowbridge St Cambridge MA – Cambridge Condos
15 Trowbridge St Cambridge Mass
15 Trowbridge Street, Cambridge MA This handsome Cambridge condo building is located right around the corner from the stretch of Mass Ave that runs between Harvard Square and Central Square. Cambridge real estate buyers will appreciate the easy access to the T and to the many restaurants, pubs and shops nearby.
15 Trowbridge St Cambridge MA – History
15 Trowbridge St was originally built in 1899 as a three-story six-unit apartment building. It was one of many Cambridge buildings of the period designed by Boston architect John Hasty.
Some of the other Hasty buildings in Cambridge that are now condominiums include the Newport Road condos, the Washingtonian at Washington Ave and Linnaean Streets, and The Lowell at 33 Lexington Ave.
The six large apartments were eventually split and today there are twelve units in the building plus an additional unit in the lower level. After many years as rentals, in 2005 the apartments were converted to condominiums and sold.
15 Trowbridge Street Condo Features
When 15 Trowbridge was converted the building systems were updated but the condominiums were sold in unrenovated condition. Many owners have subsequently renovated their condos.
- One and two-bedroom condos
- 550 – 955 sq. ft.
- High ceilings
- Wood floors
- Some units have a back porch
- Large common back yard
- Basement laundry and storage
- Most units have a parking space in a lot one block away on Ellery Street
Recent Cambridge Real Estate Sales at 15 Trowbridge St
The most recent sale in the building was in 2009 when a two-bedroom condo with an updated bath and a back porch sold for $412,000.
If condos are available in the building they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for additional photographs and more information.
Looking for a condo in Cambridge? I’ve been a Cambridge real estate agent for ten years and would be delighted to help you find your next home. Call me at 617-504-1737 or send me an email and tell me what’s on your real estate wish list.
33 Lexington Ave Cambridge – The Lowell
The Lowell at 33 Lexington Ave, Cambridge MA
33 Lexington Avenue in Cambridge – The Lowell – is today a seven-unit condo building.
Lexington Avenue is a pretty residential side street in West Cambridge that runs between Brattle Street and Huron Avenue and extends to Fresh Pond Parkway. The shops and restaurants in Huron Village are nearby.
33 Lexington Ave Cambridge – History
This handsome three-story building was designed by Boston architect John Hasty in 1900. Hasty designed many Cambridge buildings that are now condominiums including 18 Centre Street, 88 Hancock Street, the Newport Road condos, and the Washingtonian.
Originally built with six large units, the building, with the addition of a unit on the lower level, was converted to seven condos in 1990.
33 Lexington Ave Condos- The Lowell – Features:
- Six large condos – 1952 – 2013 sq.ft.
- Two side-to-side units per floor
- 884 sq.ft. condo on the lower level
- Two to four bedrooms
- Larger units have two baths
- Fireplace in larger units
- Most have porches
- Period detail
- On street parking
Sales at 33 Lexington Ave Cambridge
The most recent sale at 33 Lexington was in 2005 when the smaller unit sold for $374,000. The last sale of a larger unit was in 2000 when a condo on the second floor sold for $602,500.
If there’s a condo for sale at 33 Lexington Avenue it will appear below. Click on the small photo for more photographs and additional info.
Looking for a condo in Cambridge? I’d be delighted to help you with your search. I’ve been working with buyers and sellers in Cambridge for ten years and can be reached at 617-504-1737.
The Lowell Condos are located at 33 Lexington Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Fresh Pond Greenway – Condos at 773 Concord Ave Cambridge
Fresh Pond Greenway Condos - 773 Concord Avenue, Cambridge MA
Fresh Pond Greenway at 773 Concord Avenue, Cambridge MA is a 25-unit condo building built in 2006. The four-story building was built to Energy Star standards. You’re sure to save on your energy bills here since the building is 30% better insulated than required by state building codes.
Cambridge real estate buyers will appreciate the access to Fresh Pond Reservation across the street and the proximity to the Red Line subway station at Alewife. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, a movie theatre, and more are nearby.
Fresh Pond Greenway Features
- One to three-bedroom condos, 680-1449 sq.ft.
- Elevator
- Garage parking and guest parking
- In unit washer and dryer
- Central air conditioning
- Eco friendly dual flush toilets (the first time toilets have made my features lists!!)
- Kitchens with granite counters, stainless steel Energy Star appliances, and shaker style maple cabinets
- Pet friendly
- Outside common area for grilling
Condo Sales at 773 Concord Ave Cambridge MA – Fresh Pond Greenway
- Fresh Pond Greenway condos sold for prices between $282,500 and $584,000.
- In 2008, a 686 sq.ft. one-bedroom condo sold for $287,000
- In 2008, a 1427 sq.ft. three-bedroom condo sold for $500,000
More Cambridge Condominiums
Cambridge Condos With Swimming Pools
Newport Road Condos in Porter Square
And if you want more – click on the Property Info link below for lots more condo overviews.
The Fresh Pond Greenway condos are at 773 Concord Avenue, Cambridge Mass 02138.
2427 Mass Ave Cambridge – Trolley Square Condos
2427 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA - Trolley Square Condos
2427 Mass Ave in Cambridge, the Trolley Square Condos, is a mansard-style building built in 1999. There are seven two-bedroom condos in the complex.
The building is located in North Cambridge by the intersection of Cameron Ave where the bike path crosses Mass Ave. Davis Square is nearby and restaurants and shops line the street as you walk towards Porter Square and Harvard Square.
2427 Mass Ave Cambridge Features
- Two bedroom condos with 1 – 2.5 baths
- Condos range in size from 660 – 1433 sq.ft.
- Decks
- In-unit laundry
- Storage area
- Garage parking
- Central air conditioning
- Up to two pets with permission of trustees
2427 Mass Ave Cambridge Real Estate Sales
The most recent sale in the building was a two bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1,344 sq.ft. unit that sold for $463,750 in 2006.
If condos are available in the building they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for more information and additional photos.
Other Cambridge Condo Buildings:
Still want to see more? Click on the Property Info or Cambridge Condos link below for info about many more local condominium buildings.
Trolley Square Condos are located at 2427 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02140.
88 Hancock St Cambridge MA
Condos at 88 Hancock Street Cambridge MA
88 Hancock Street Cambridge MA Condos This handsome Colonial Revival style building was designed by architect John A. Hasty in 1894. Hasty designed many Cambridge buildings of the period including the Newport Road condos and the Washingtonian on Washington and Linnaean. Originally designed as eight units, the building was reconfigured as 16 units in 1914. Today it houses 16 one and two-bedroom condos.
The building sits on Hancock Street near the intersection with Mass Ave, just around the corner from shops, bookstores, cafes, restaurants, stores and pubs. Midway between Harvard and Central Square, this is a convenient location for students at the Business School.
Renovated in the early 1980s, some condos have subsequently been updated.
The common entry and staircase is memorable – the wood wainscoting continues up the stairhall and the mosaic tile floor is unusual and beautiful.
88 Hancock Street Cambridge MA Features
- One and two-bedroom condos
- Ranging in size from 499 to 804 sq.ft.
- High ceilings
- Exposed brick wall
- Fireplace in some units
- Common laundry
- Basement storage
- On street parking
Recent Real Estate Sales at 88 Hancock St Cambridge MA
- A 4th floor two-bedroom condo sold for $402,500 in 2008
- A 4th floor one-bedroom condominium sold for $270,000 in 2009
If condos are available in the building they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for additional photos and more information.
Info about sales at 88 Hancock Street, Cambridge Mass 02139 is from MLSpin
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