281 Concord Ave Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,500,000
5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
3,748 sqft
0.09 acres
$934 / sqft
House

Property details

About 281 Concord Ave

BUILDING FOR SALE OR LEASE. Two story, sun filled, south facing building available in the highly desirable Observatory Hill neighborhood of Cambridge. Close proximity to world renowned Harvard Square. Designed by award winning architects, the building was gut renovated in 2018 with the utmost attention to detail. Prime retail, office, or residential conversion opportunity

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,748 sqft
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1963
MLS #73221252

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73221252
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Cushman & Wakefield
  • Listing Agent: Ryan Healy

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 27, 2017
Home Sold
$1,525,000
May 03, 2012
Home Sold
$767,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2021$1,374,800$16,291
2020$1,226,900$15,557
2019$1,095,300$15,017
2018$951,000$14,084
2017$848,000$13,670

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

John M Tobin

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

197 Vassal Ln

7

Graham and Parks

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

44 Linnaean St

9

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Public Charter PK-6

0.6 mi

21 Notre Dame Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $128,795. Most Cambridge, MA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
38%
100k-200k
18%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

52%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 281 Concord Ave

This home is located at 281 Concord Ave in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02138 in the Peabody neighborhood. This 3,748 square foot home, which was built in 1963, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,500,000.

While more than 11 listings in Cambridge, MA in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 4 listings sold at asking price, and more than 17 were sold below. Between November and December 2024, Cambridge, MA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 26.1%. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $1,165,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 46 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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