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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
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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.
Condos In Renovated Churches
Churches and synagogues converted to condos often result in dramatic spaces with soaring ceilings, beautiful oversized windows and preserved architectural details. A number of former churches have been turned into condos in Cambridge, Somerville and Watertown. Loft buyers will appreciate the wide open spaces in these reused buildings.
Converted Churches and Synagogues in Cambridge
99 Otis St Cambridge Lofts
99 Otis Street Cambridge
The Saint Hedwig Church was built in 1939 and converted to condos in 1998. There are four multi-level lofts and heated garage parking. Condos range in size from 1308 to 2017 sq.ft. Two units were on the market this year for $689,000 and $699,000.
CHECK FOR AVAILABLE CONDOS AT 99 OTIS ST
101 3rd St Cambridge Condos
101 Third Street, East Cambridge – James Greene Condos
The church at 101 Third Street in East Cambridge is one of the oldest church buildings in Cambridge. Built in 1827 as a Unitarian church it became the Holy Cross Church in 1940. In 2000 it was converted to four luxury condos. The condos ranged in size from 1300 to 3160 sq.ft. and sold for $585,000 to $1,300,000.
CHECK FOR CONDOS FOR SALE AT 101 THIRD ST
238 Columbia St
238 Columbia Street – Art Space Condos
In 1901 the first synagogue was built in Cambridge at 238 Columbia Street. The Beth Israel Synagogue was converted to ten artists’ live / work lofts in the early 1980s. Condo buyers do not need to be artists to buy in the building. A 1115 sq.ft. unit sold in 2009 for $420,000.
CHECK FOR CONDOS FOR SALE AT 238 COLUMBIA ST
Converted Churches in Somerville
Renovated Church in Davis Sq
Orange Hall Lofts – 7 Park Avenue
The former church at 7 Park Avenue in the heart of Davis Square was converted to three enormous lofts in 2000. Condos range in size from 3522 to 6136 sq.ft.
CHECK FOR LOFTS FOR SALE AT 7 PARK AVE, SOMERVILLE
Sanctuary Lofts
The Sanctuary Lofts – 60 Tufts St Somerville
The Sanctuary, 17 loft condos in a former church with a new modern addition, was developed in 2000. The church structure was built in 1869 as the First Universalist Church and then became the Orpheum Theatre in 1916. The lofts have ceilings as high as 30′ and many have multi-level layouts. In 2008 a 1446 sq.ft. condo sold for $395,000 and a foreclosed unit sold for $310,000.
CHECK FOR SANCTUARY CONDOS FOR SALE
1 Summer St Somerville
1 Summer Street Somerville
The First Methodist Church in Union Square was built in the 1860s and converted to seven condos in 2006. Condos range in size from 1200 to 4574 sq.ft. and ceiling heights in some of the units soar to 60 ft. Each condo has garage parking and there is an elevator. A 2465 sq.ft. three-bedroom condo sold for $850,000 in 2007.
CHECK FOR CONDOS FOR SALE AT 1 SUMMER ST
Churches Converted to Condos In Watertown
Two large churches have recently been converted to condominiums in Watertown MA.
Bell Tower Place
Bell Tower Place Condos – 444 Mount Auburn St
The former St. Theresa’s Church has been converted to seven condominiums with two additional units in the former rectory. Condos have high end finishes, central air conditioning, a fireplace, and garage parking. Much of the interior detail in the 100-year old church has been incorporated into these stunning condos. Bell Tower Place is marketed by Hammond Residential.
SEE CONDOS FOR SALE AT BELL TOWER PLACE
Renovated Church in Watertown
Mount Auburn Village – 134 Mt Auburn Street
Eight of the 14 units at Mount Auburn Village near Watertown Square are in the former First Baptist Church. The condos have dramatic layouts with one unit featuring amazing views from the former bell tower. The condos are listed by Gail Roberts of Coldwell Banker in Cambridge.
SEE CONDOS FOR SALE AT MOUNT AUBURN VILLAGE
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37 Lancaster Street Cambridge MA – An Avon Hill Masterpiece
37 Lancaster Street Cambridge MA – An Avon Hill Masterpiece. Old and untouched houses are my weakness. The less done to a house over the years the happier I am with it.
For years, whenever I walked or drove past 37 Lancaster Street on Avon Hill I would think to myself that one of the many reasons I loved being a real estate agent in Cambridge was that someday I would get to see inside that amazing house.
37 Lancaster Street Cambridge Mass
Well, a few weeks ago, someday finally came. John Petrowsky and Christian Jones of Hammond Real Estate listed the Yerxa-Field House for sale and held an open house for brokers. Cambridge real estate agents turned out en masse to see the house, a number bringing spouses who, like me, had long dreamed of seeing the inside of this landmark house.
The house was every bit as extraordinary as people had imagined, leaving at least one agent in tears, overcome by its beauty (no – it wasn’t me – I’m not the crying type!).
The reading nook off the living room. An exquisite stained glass window is on the left wall
37 Lancaster Street was built in 1888 for Henry Yerxa and is an example of Shingle Style architecture. When it was sold to the Field family in 1919 many original furnishings remained with the house, giving us a rare glimpse of how people lived 12o years ago. Walking through the house it seemed that the children’s books of the 1880s and 1890s that I loved as a girl had come to life.
The two families that have owned the house kept extraordinary care of this masterpiece. Shades were pulled to prevent sun damage and the lavish finishes on walls and ceilings in room after room are in superb condition. There are nine different types of wood used for the woodwork throughout the house and it is all in impeccable condition.
Everywhere you look there is incredibly rich detail – far too much too describe here. Window seats, built-ins galore, fine paneling, hand carved details – the house is a feast for the eyes. Here are a few of my favorite things:
37 Lancaster Street, Cambridge – A Few of Many Fine Features
- There are ten fireplaces in the house, each with a different fire back, each with a different set of andirons that match the light fixtures in the room.
- The reading nook off the living room is one of my favorite spaces with a large stained glass window and a window seat to curl up on with a book
- The laundry room has eight soapstone sinks in a row, each with two brass faucets, and at the end of the row of sinks, a brick reservoir that held the hot water is still intact.
- There are two wonderful pantries. A third is now a bathroom though the original icebox with its marble shelves remains, now used as storage for towels.
- Even normally mundane features like door hooks and hinges are over the top – “like fine jewelry” one agent exclaimed when she spotted a particularly fine hook that held the pantry door ajar.
- My heart almost stopped when I first saw the second reading nook off an upstairs bedroom. This sweet space has a built-in bench opposite a lovely bookcase-flanked fireplace. This is happiness.
- Best yet – the small square stained glass window in the reading nook that opens up and looks out over the fireplace in the landing downstairs. What fun it must have been for a child to poke her head out the small window to wave at the adults below!
- A second floor bath has a painted mural of a river above the vintage fixtures.
- The carriage house has a row of horse stalls, complete with original raffia fringe trim above the stalls. The tack room has racks for saddles and tack, bearing 1880s patents from a Boston company.
At once grand and charming, the house has beautifully proportioned rooms and an elegant flow. To walk or drive up to this house and call it home – to wake up and walk out to the beautiful golden oak hall – to sit on a bench and gaze out at the neighboring houses on Avon Hill – the new owners of 37 Lancaster Street will be very fortunate. It’s truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Here’s a peek at the fireplaces at 37 Lancaster Street. I have lots more photographs to share in another post or two.
37 Lancaster Street, on Avon Hill in Cambridge, MA 02140 is listed for $4,495,000.
321 Harvard Street Cambridge – Stone Chapel Condos
Stone Chapel Condos at 321 Harvard St, Cambridge Mass
The condo building at 321 Harvard Street in Cambridge MA is often referred to as the “Stone Chapel” condos because of the eye catching church tower entry.
This was originally the site of a Unitarian church designed in 1911 by architects Newhall and Blevins, a Boston firm that designed more than 40 buildings in Cambridge including The Castle at 10 Dana Street and the Inman Square fire station.
A 1974 fire damaged the church building which was subsequently torn down, leaving only the stone tower. A 30 unit brick apartment building was then built around the stone church tower.
Today the building houses 30 one and two-bedroom condos. Cambridge real estate buyers will appreciate the modern amenities and proximity to Central Square and Harvard Square.
321 Harvard Street Cambridge MA Condos Feature:
- Multi-level layouts
- Garage parking
- Elevator building
- Central air conditioning
- In-unit laundry hookups
- Balcony
- Large common yard
- Storage
- Condo fee includes heat and hot water
- Professionally managed
- Pets are not allowed
321 Harvard Street Real Estate Sales
There hasn’t been a sale in the building since 2005 when
- A one-bedroom with 1.5 baths sold for $346,500
- A two-bedroom condo with 1.5 baths sold for $415,000
If condos are available in the building they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for additional information and more photographs.
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The Stone Chapel Condos are at 321 Harvard Street, Cambridge MA 02139
15 Upland Road Cambridge – Condos In Porter Square
Condos at 15 Upland Rd Cambridge Mass
15 Upland Road in Cambridge MA is a six-unit condo building in Porter Square at the base of Avon Hill. The building style is what I call a “double triple-decker”.
This former apartment building was gutted, renovated and converted to condos in 2000. My friend lived there when it was under rent control and I can attest to the transformation.
The building is in the heart of Porter Square. Roll out of bed, grab a bagel at Bruegger’s, and hop on the Red Line T or commuter rail across the street. Down Mass Ave in one direction is Harvard Square, or head in the other direction to Davis Square.
15 Upland Road Cambridge MA Condo Features
- Two bedroom condos with one bath
- Open living / dining / kitchen
- Granite counters, stainless steel appliances
- Bay windows
- Crown molding
- In-unit laundry
- Marble bath
- Central air conditioning
- Back deck
- Hardwood floors
- Storage
15 Upland Rd Cambridge MA Real Estate Sales
There hasn’t been a sale in the building since 2007 when a top floor unit sold for $415,000.
If a condo is available in the building it will appear below. Click on the small photo for more information and additonal photographs.
15 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140 is a three-story, six-unit condo building.
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:
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Trolley Square Condos are located at 2427 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02140.
931 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge Condos
931 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139 - Doorman Building Near Harvard Square
931 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge is a 13-story luxury condo building built in 1988.
There are 53 condos in this elevator building. Located on Mass Ave between Harvard and Central Square, there’s a Red Line subway stop in either direction. With a 24 hour concierge this is one of the few doorman buildings near Harvard Square.
931 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA Features
- Elevator building
- One bedrooms with 1.5 baths
- Two-bedroom, two-bath condos
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Marble baths
- Central air conditioning
- Garage or outdoor parking
- Storage
- Common garden and patio
- Heat and hot water included in condo fee
931 Mass Ave Cambridge MA – Recent Real Estate Sales
- A 5th floor one bedroom with 1.5 baths sold in 2008 for $353,782 in 2008
- An 11th floor two bedroom, two bath condo on the 5th floor sold for $539,000 in 2007
- The most expensive sale in the building to date was a 1950 sq.ft. penthouse condo that sold for $1,365,000 in 2005
If condos are available in the building they’ll show below. Click on the small photo for more information and additional photographs.
More Cambridge condos:
Want to see even more condominums in Cambridge? Click on the Cambridge Condos tag link below or click on the MLS Search button at the top of the page to see all Cambridge real estate for sale.
Info about sales at 931 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02139 from MLSpin
241 – 255 River Street Cambridge Condos
Condos at 241 - 255 River Street, Cambridge Mass
The condos at 241 – 255 River Street in Cambridge MA were built by noted developer David Aposhian in 2000. Cambridge real estate buyers will recognize Aposhian’s trademark style – the stained cedar shingled siding, dark green trim, large windows, and beautifully landscaped courtyard setting with brick paths and granite walls.
There are four buildings in the complex and twenty units. Three of the buildings have three-story townhouses. The 241 River Street building has ten units with one to three bedrooms on one or two levels.
Some of the River Street townhouses are set behind the front building and a number overlook Hoyt Field with its playground, tennis courts, and ball field.
Located close to the Charles River and Central Square with easy access to Memorial Drive, Storrow Drive and the Mass Pike.
Condos At 241 – 255 River St Cambridge Features
- Most townhouses are approx. 1400-1500 sq.ft.
- Units at 241 River Street are 430 – 1209 sq.ft. in size
- Townhouses have built-ins and skylights
- Some townhouses have central air conditioning
- Many units have carport parking
- Natural wood trim, large windows, vaulted ceilings
- Hardwood floors
- Condos at 241 River Street are 430 – 1209 sq.ft.
241 – 255 River Street – Recent Sales
- A 1679 sq.ft three-bedroom townhouse sold in 2009 for $599,000
- The last sale at 241 River Street was in 2005 when a two-bedroom flat sold for $365,000
If condos are available in the complex they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for additional photos and more information.
Click on the MLS SEARCH button at the top of the page to search the MLS or click on the Cambridge Condos tag link below for info about other Cambridge condo complexes. And, as always, I’d be happy to schedule a showing for anything that catches your eye. You can email me or call me at 617-504-1737.
Addresses for the condos at 241-255 River Street include 241 River Street Units 1 -10, 245 River Street Units 1-3, 247 River Street Units 1 -3, 249 River Street, 251 River Street, 253 River St, and 255 River St, Cambridge MA 02139.
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