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Off market aug 2020 for $820K

$895,994

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1,142

sq ft

8 Newport Rd #8, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

Beautifully appointed top-floor condo in desirable Porter Square! Graced by craftsmanship from an earlier era, this special property offers character and period details including original moldings, high ceilings and hardwood floors with many thoughtful updates/renovations for today’s living. Situated just off Mass Ave on distinctive Newport Road with its elegant row of brick buildings. Stylishly renovated kitchen with ample cabinetry, breakfast bar and gas cooking plus in-unit W&D. Light filled living room with period mantel framing a wood-burning fireplace. Spacious dining room shines with built-in cabinetry and bay window accented with stained glass. Generous sized bedrooms and updated full bath. Sought-after, professionally managed building features private lower-level storage, bicycle room, and shared yard for grilling. Condo fee includes heat. In prime location close to numerous area shops, restaurants and MBTA Redline/Commuter Rail! No car needed with a walk score of 94!

CondoProperty Type

1920Year Built

$785Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Meg Steere • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with Eugene Lee • Lee Realty Boston

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•Source:MLS PIN #72670935

Redfin Estimate

$895,994

$76K since sold in August 2020$21K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.4% higher than the average sale price ($858K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$875,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,027 sq ft
41 Bowdoin St #28, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,025,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,142 sq ft
4 Newport Rd #7, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$800,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,144 sq ft
31 Linnaean St #6, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$837,000
D
2 beds1 bath950 sq ft
24 Cambridge Ter #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$873,221
E
2 beds1 bath1,021 sq ft
32 Shepard St #21, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$739,000
F
2 beds1 bath815 sq ft
36 Linnaean St Unit 12A, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.9%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Newport Rd #8

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72670935

Aug 14, 2020

Sold

$820,000

$718/sq ft

Jun 10, 2020

Listed

$849,900

$744/sq ft

MLS PIN #71813804

May 8, 2015

Sold

$681,000

$596/sq ft

Apr 17, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 8, 2015

Listed

$595,000

$521/sq ft

Porter Square. Long views of surrounding neighborhood from oversize, sun-lit, and beautifully renovated two-bedroom condominium. Early-20th-century brick building located on charming side-street off Mass Ave. Close to numerous area shops and restaurants, or hop on Red Line, connecting in minutes to Harvard, MIT, high-tech and pharmaceutical businesses of Kendall Square, MGH, and Boston’s legal, financial and retail districts. Gorgeous kitchen with expansive countertops, handsome hardwood cabinetry, and top-quality appliances. In-unit Bosch washer/dryer. Renovated bath. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, generous closets, wood-burning fireplace with original mantelpiece and oversize windows make for a very welcoming and comfortable place to live. Large built-in china cabinet and leaded and stained glass in dining room. Sought-after, professionally managed building features private lower-level storage, roll-out bicycle room, and newer common heating system. Shared yard for grilling.

MLS PIN #30510810

Jul 13, 2001

Sold

$457,500

$401/sq ft

Jun 15, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jun 1, 2001

Listed

$450,000

$394/sq ft

MLS PIN #30490349

May 31, 2001

Sold

$385,000

$337/sq ft

Apr 6, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Mar 30, 2001

Listed

$369,000

$323/sq ft

MLS PIN #30394054

May 5, 2000

Sold

$325,112

$285/sq ft

Mar 19, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2000

Listed

$309,900

$271/sq ft

MLS PIN #50485222

Oct 29, 1997

Sold

$202,000

$177/sq ft

Oct 18, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Oct 6, 1997

Listed

$217,000

$190/sq ft

MLS PIN #50478670

Aug 28, 1997

Sold

$199,000

$174/sq ft

Jun 27, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 1997

Listed

$199,000

$174/sq ft

MLS PIN #50325613

Jul 30, 1996

Sold

$68,000

$60/sq ft

Jun 10, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Apr 11, 1996

Listed

$79,000

$69/sq ft

MLS PIN #50286286

Aug 16, 1995

Sold

$167,000

$146/sq ft

Jun 6, 1995

Listing Removed

—

May 23, 1995

Listed

$169,000

$148/sq ft

Public record

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Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Middlesex County

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Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.

Property details

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Fourth Floor
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Fourth Floor
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Fourth Floor
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Fourth Floor
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: Fourth Floor
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 126
Length: 18
Width: 7
Level: Fourth Floor
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Y

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Fourth Floor, In Unit

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: Newport Condominiums
Building Area (Total): 1,142
StructureType: Low-Rise
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Common Walls: No One Above
Entry Level: 4
Security Features: Intercom

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,357
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $445
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Newport Rd
UnparsedAddress: 8 Newport Road # 8, Cambridge MA 02140

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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 • 0.7mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$852,000 – $1.03M

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Home values near 8 Newport Rd #8

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Newport Rd Apt B, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 930 Sq. Ft.	$586,250
8 Newport Rd Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$879,715

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Newport Rd, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 3391 Sq. Ft.	$3,069,493
8 Newport Rd Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1299 Sq. Ft.	$934,692

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Newport Rd Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$894,422
8 Newport Rd Apt 4, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 979 Sq. Ft.	$827,057

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