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Off Market Apr 2023 for $1M

$1,278,573

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $566/mo

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1,104

sq ft

98 Reed St, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

Charming three-bedroom cottage located on a pleasant side street in North Cambridge. Convenient entry foyer opens onto the expansive light-filled main living level. Comfortable living room with front bay. Larger dining room, perfect for entertaining. Inviting kitchen with peninsula counter, stainless steel appliances and ample cabinets. Upstairs are three good-size bedrooms and a full bath, plus a bonus sun room on the back side. The lower level affords you the opportunity to create more finished space. Behind the house is a secluded patio garden, a true urban oasis. Enjoy easy access to the Red Line at Alewife and Whole Foods + Trader Joe's, as well as the many restaurants & shops in Porter & Davis Square. Home sweet home! Seller improvements here include new recessed lighting + new ceilings on first & second floors (2018); new hardwood floors on first floor (2020); new roof (2020).

Single-familyProperty Type

1897Year Built

1,740 sq ftLot Size

$1,158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Charles Cherney • Compass

Bought with Christine Carpenter • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73083448

Redfin Estimate

$1,278,573

$244K since sold in April 2023$11K since July

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This home's estimate is 34.7% higher than the average sale price ($949K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$860,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,200 sq ft
63 Albion, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$750,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,206 sq ft
54 Bellis Cir, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,150,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
23 Kingston St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$765,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,230 sq ft
288 Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$870,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,344 sq ft
8 Alfred St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JAN 12, 2026
$1,300,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,448 sq ft
22 Harrington Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.0%

+1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$220K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

$439,500
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$1,825,000
7 beds2.5 baths2,988 sq ft
26-28 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
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6 beds4 baths4,255 sq ft
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Sale history for 98 Reed St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73083448

Apr 27, 2023

Sold

$1,035,000

$938/sq ft

Mar 9, 2023

Contingent

—

Mar 2, 2023

Listed

$998,000

$904/sq ft

MLS PIN #72408379

Dec 17, 2018

Sold

$965,000

$874/sq ft

Oct 17, 2018

Pending

—

Oct 10, 2018

Listed

$899,000

$814/sq ft

+19

Rarely on the market! This charming 7-rm single-family cottage features 2 floors of sunny living with hardwood floors, numerous windows with amazing light, and many updates. Enter the foyer to an open-concept living/dining area that flows into a maple cabinet kitchen with an eat-in breakfast bar. Upstairs features 3 bdrms with 2 skylights, full bath, & a heated sunporch surrounded by windows, overlooking a Zen back yard with a charming goldfish pond. A heated bonus area in the basement offers a cozy space for relaxation. A perennial garden in front and a delightful lush rear yard invite the barbeque enthusiast to join with guests on a summer evening in peaceful tranquility. This home is convenient to Davis T (.5 mi), Alewife T (.7 mi), and Mass. Ave. bus routes, while offering easy access to highways. Its location is close to family-friendly amenities like the Minuteman Bike Path, a swimming pool, & tennis and basketball courts. This is a community in which people stay for generations.

MLS PIN #30496171

Jul 5, 2001

Sold

$325,000

$294/sq ft

May 1, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Apr 19, 2001

Listed

$325,000

$294/sq ft

Public Records

May 14, 1993

Sold

$120,000

$109/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,370 (+16.6%)

$402,500 + $600,600

$1,003,100

2024

$5,465 (+7.7%)

$436,500 + $486,600

$923,100

2023

$5,074 (+4.1%)

$445,200 + $420,700

$865,900

2022

$4,872 (+4.3%)

$450,500 + $372,500

$823,000

2021

$4,671 (+5.9%)

$452,100 + $346,300

$798,400

2020

$4,410 (+19.9%)

$438,700 + $328,200

$766,900

2019

$3,679 (+8.3%)

$391,600 + $227,700

$619,300

2018

$3,396 (+2.8%)

$329,800 + $210,100

$539,900

2017

$3,303 (+2.8%)

$309,200 + $199,700

$508,900

2016

$3,214 (+0.9%)

$268,000 + $191,800

$459,800

2015

$3,184 (+1.2%)

$235,600 + $171,600

$407,200

2014

$3,146 (+0.5%)

$206,100 + $169,300

$375,400

2013

$3,129 (−0.4%)

$189,900 + $171,400

$361,300

2012

$3,140 (+3.9%)

$203,100 + $167,200

$370,300

2011

$3,022

$203,100 + $167,200

$370,300

2010

$3,022 (+7.9%)

$203,100 + $167,200

$370,300

2009

$2,802

$211,600 + $159,100

$370,700

Tax history for 98 Reed St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,370 (+16.6%)

$402,500 + $600,600

$1,003,100

2024

$5,465 (+7.7%)

$436,500 + $486,600

$923,100

2023

$5,074 (+4.1%)

$445,200 + $420,700

$865,900

2022

$4,872 (+4.3%)

$450,500 + $372,500

$823,000

2021

$4,671 (+5.9%)

$452,100 + $346,300

$798,400

2020

$4,410 (+19.9%)

$438,700 + $328,200

$766,900

2019

$3,679 (+8.3%)

$391,600 + $227,700

$619,300

2018

$3,396 (+2.8%)

$329,800 + $210,100

$539,900

2017

$3,303 (+2.8%)

$309,200 + $199,700

$508,900

2016

$3,214 (+0.9%)

$268,000 + $191,800

$459,800

2015

$3,184 (+1.2%)

$235,600 + $171,600

$407,200

2014

$3,146 (+0.5%)

$206,100 + $169,300

$375,400

2013

$3,129 (−0.4%)

$189,900 + $171,400

$361,300

2012

$3,140 (+3.9%)

$203,100 + $167,200

$370,300

2011

$3,022

$203,100 + $167,200

$370,300

2010

$3,022 (+7.9%)

$203,100 + $167,200

$370,300

2009

$2,802

$211,600 + $159,100

$370,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,742 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,104

Year built

1897

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3329699S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Interior Entry

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,104
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,367.03
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard

Location

Location Information
Directions: Take Cedar Street to Harvey Street to Reed Street.
UnparsedAddress: 98 Reed Street, Cambridge MA 02140

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3329699S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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

58% 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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Historical weather

Cambridge, MA • 02140

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Sun exposure

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

$1.22M – $1.47M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
102 Reed Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$982,774
90 Reed Street, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$1,683,447

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Reed Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$1,068,391
106 Reed Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 903 Sq. Ft.	$815,771

Address	Redfin Estimate
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