852 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
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$849,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1259 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$828 HOA

Property Description

Tucked behind a privacy gate and peaceful courtyard off Mass Ave, this spacious home in a classic pre-war building offers an elevated perspective with panoramic views of Green Street through nine enormous windows that allows for abundant natural daylight. 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 Sq.

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Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Laundromat, Marina, Medical Facility, Park, Public School, Public Transportation, T-Station, University, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee Includes: Exterior Maintenance, Garden Area, Heat, Hot Water, Landscaping, Master Insurance, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X8
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X13
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 8X4
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X11
  • Living Room Level: First Floor

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators
  • Cooling: None, Window AC
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1259
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common, In Building
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: U
  • Year Converted: 2003
  • Number of Units: 70
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $828
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Construction

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Style: Brownstone, Courtyard, Low-Rise
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Professional Landscaping
  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73405098
  • Last Updated: 08/03/25
  • Documents on File: Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance, Floor Plans, Master Deed, Other (See Remarks), Rules & Regs

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
08/03/2025Active$849,000$674MLSPIN
07/30/2025Price Change$849,000$674MLSPIN
07/20/2025Active$879,000$698MLSPIN
07/16/2025New$879,000$698MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Winnie Lee, Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2.5
Facilitator Compensation: 2.5
Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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