Vintage meets modern in this turn of the century Cambridge residence conveniently located on a quiet street between Harvard & Porter Sqs. Sunny, spacious 2+ bed unit in a highly sought after classic brick building with 5 well-proportioned rooms rich with period detail and a fully remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Open living & dining room w/ stained glass window, built-in china cabinet w/ lead glass, hardwood floors, high ceilings & crown moulding. Bedrooms feature hardwood floors & great light. Ample closet space throughout. Wood-burning fireplace. Remodeled bath includes wainscoting, ceramic tile floor & recessed storage. Completely modernized chef’s kitchen features s/s appliances, wine fridge, granite countertops. In-unit W/D hookups. Condo assoc is pet friendly & prof managed. Building has basement storage, bike room, comm laundry & outdoor space. 2 blocks to Porter T/commuter rail. Easy walk to: Harvard Law, Lesley University, restaurants, shopping, & the Agassiz neighborhood
CondoProperty Type
1920Year Built
$861Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Peter Cote• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Bought with Bill Aibel• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Just steps to lively Porter Square & the fun shops & restaurants along Mass Ave, this quintessential Cambridge home offers terrific space & plentiful original character-defining details. Oak floors, bay windows, fireplace, stained glass window, built-in china cabinet, high ceilings, original paneled doors & door hardware. Updated kitchen, tiled bath with pedestal sink & claw foot tub. Generous basement storage, professionally managed. Just lovely.
MLS PIN #30449315
Jul 19, 2001
Sold
$415,000
$376/sq ft
Nov 21, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Sep 28, 2000
Listed
$339,000
$307/sq ft
ONE BEDROOM PLUS LARGE STUDY, UPDATED KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR VACANT EASY TO SHOW. ASSOC LOVES PETS!!
MLS PIN #30467989
Jan 3, 2001
Sold
$335,000
$303/sq ft
Jan 2, 2001
Listed
$359,000
$325/sq ft
Jan 2, 2001
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,171 (+10.3%)
$925,200
2025
$5,597 (+7.8%)
$881,400
2024
$5,192 (+4.4%)
$877,100
2023
$4,973 (+0.4%)
$848,700
2022
$4,953 (+2.2%)
$836,700
2021
$4,848 (+5.0%)
$828,800
2020
$4,618 (+4.4%)
$803,200
2019
$4,422 (+3.0%)
$744,500
2018
$4,292 (+3.9%)
$682,400
2017
$4,132 (+11.3%)
$636,700
2016
$3,713 (+1.1%)
$531,200
2015
$3,673 (+1.7%)
$469,700
2014
$3,613 (+0.2%)
$431,100
2013
$3,605 (+5.2%)
$416,300
2012
$3,428 (+3.9%)
$404,200
2011
$3,298
$404,200
2010
$3,298 (+23.6%)
$404,200
2009
$2,669
$353,100
Tax history for 1 Newport Rd #2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,171 (+10.3%)
$925,200
2025
$5,597 (+7.8%)
$881,400
2024
$5,192 (+4.4%)
$877,100
2023
$4,973 (+0.4%)
$848,700
2022
$4,953 (+2.2%)
$836,700
2021
$4,848 (+5.0%)
$828,800
2020
$4,618 (+4.4%)
$803,200
2019
$4,422 (+3.0%)
$744,500
2018
$4,292 (+3.9%)
$682,400
2017
$4,132 (+11.3%)
$636,700
2016
$3,713 (+1.1%)
$531,200
2015
$3,673 (+1.7%)
$469,700
2014
$3,613 (+0.2%)
$431,100
2013
$3,605 (+5.2%)
$416,300
2012
$3,428 (+3.9%)
$404,200
2011
$3,298
$404,200
2010
$3,298 (+23.6%)
$404,200
2009
$2,669
$353,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1920
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
3120397S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Rented, On Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Wainscoting
Directions: Off Mass Ave, between Harvard Sq and Porter Sq (closer to Porter Sq)
UnparsedAddress: 1 Newport Rd # 2, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3120397S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Maria L. Baldwin School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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