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$879,000

852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139

2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,259 sqft
$698 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1

Tucked behind a privacy gate and peaceful courtyard off Mass Ave, this spacious home in a classic pre-war building offers panoramic views of Green Street. Inside are generously sized rooms with high ceilings and refinished hardwood floors. The bright living/dining area opens to a renovated kitchen with mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency flair — featuring stone counters and backsplash, custom cabinetry, gas cooking, water filtration, custom window treatments, and period checkered tile floors. Off the living room is a serene primary bedroom with custom closet and a hall bathroom. The second bedroom has an en-suite half bath. Amenities in this pet-friendly building include a large deeded storage room, shared laundry, and two deeded parking spaces. HOA fee includes heat, hot water, landscaping, snow removal, and off-site management. Conveniently located between Harvard and Central Square.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingWindow Unit(s), None
Size1,259 sqft
Year built1920
ParkingOff Street, Tandem, Deeded
MLS #73405098

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior: Living/Dining Rm Combo
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Parking: Off Street, Tandem, Deeded
  • Exterior: Courtyard, Garden, Professional Landscaping
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • List Price: $879,000
  • Price/SqFt: $698
  • HOA Amount: $828 Monthly
  • Directions: Across from Clinton Street. Parking accessed via Green Street.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,259 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 73405098
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
  • Office Phone: (617) 864-4430
  • Listing Agent: Winnie Lee

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Nearby schools

8

Martin Luther King Jr.

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

102 Putnam Ave

8

Cambridgeport

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

89 Elm St

6

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

225 Windsor St

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 $84,397. The most common annual income of people living in Cambridge, MA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
18%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

71%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
50%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1

The listing price of 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 property is $879,000.

The property 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 is a condo located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139.

Active Listing: 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 are: Martin Luther King Jr. (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cambridgeport (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Fletcher/Maynard Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Putnam Avenue Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Amigos School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cambridge Street Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cambridge Rindge and Latin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Community Charter School of Cambridge (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

The property at 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 is 1,259 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 is 1920.

This home is located at 852 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02139 in the Central Square neighborhood. This 1,259 square foot home was built in 1920. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $879,000.

In June 2025 more than 31 listings in Cambridge, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 28 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Cambridge, MA between May and June 2025 increased by 10%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $1,196,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 28 days.

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

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