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1572 Massachusetts Ave APT 41, Cambridge, MA, 02138

0beds
1baths
389sqft
$459,000
$1,180price/sqft
$2,990/moest. monthly cost
$119,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

ATTENTION INVESTORS! This unit has is rented for $2,300 and offers an immediate return on your investment! This charming studio enjoys hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and generous natural light. It also has been freshly painted. It has an eat-in kitchen, a laundry room and a common roof deck with great views of Harvard Square. It is across from the Law School and is steps to the Cambridge Common, public transit, and the restaurants & shopping found along Massachusetts Avenue.

Getting Around

94
WalkingWalker's Paradise
79
TransitExcellent Transit
98
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

9/10
Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades PK-50.3 mi
7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1850

Materials

  • Roof: Rubber

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 1915

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: In Building

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area above ground: 389

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Hot Water
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 389
  • Total interior livable area: 389 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 411283
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: RES
  • Other equipment: Intercom

Features

  • Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,320$27,840
Home Insurance *$76$912
Property Taxes $240$2,880
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$2,990$35,880
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$102,514/yr
40% on housing$89,700/yr
45% on housing$79,733/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,180This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02138$848
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02138$1,072
Middlesex County$413

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-17Listing removed$2,300
2026-07-13Listed for rent$2,300
2026-07-13Listing removed$2,300
2026-06-28Listing removed$459,000
2026-06-26Listed for rent$2,300
2026-06-17Price change$459,000
2026-06-13Price change$479,000
2026-05-30Price change$489,000
2026-05-23Listed for sale$510,000
2025-04-21Listing removed$2,100
2025-04-11Listed for rent$2,100
2024-04-22Listing removed--
2024-04-12Listed for rent$1,950
2020-08-04Listing removed$1,650
2020-07-28Price change$1,650
2020-07-15Price change$1,750
2020-06-18Listed for rent$1,950
2020-05-05Listing removed$1,950
2020-03-04Listed for rent$1,950
2008-03-26Sold$220,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJeffrey Indeck
BrokerageOxford Street Realty

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