Beautifully preserved as a monument of its time, 50 Concord Avenue is a single family residence located in historic Observatory Hill, Cambridge. Once embraced as a dormitory for Lesley University, then held in single ownership for over 60 years, this home delights with timeless Cambridge character and charm. Sitting on a spacious lot with a private fenced in front and back yard, the house is set back off the street creating a sense of solitude in a bustling, energetic neighborhood. Living options and potential abound with over 3,600 SF of existing finished living area and expansion options into a 500+ SF basement, huge attic space, and favorable underlying city zoning. Completed with extra basement space for a home office or gym, two car parking and a large private yard. Conveniently located down the street from Cambridge Common, Harvard Square and Huron Village and also easily accessible to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and more.
Sold for $2,335,000 on 01/31/23
$2,335,000
50 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
6beds
3,696sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
6,144 Square Feet Lot
$3,498,600 Zestimate®
$632/sqft
$8,075 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,498,600
$3.04M - $4.06M
$8,075/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 31, 2023 at 01:48pm
Listed by:
William Senne,
Senne 617-314-9400
Bought with:
Bea Liang
Senne
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 72993396
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Third
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partial,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,696
- Total interior livable area: 3,696 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,144 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 416369
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2023 | Sold | $2,335,000-9.3%$632/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72993396 | ||
| 9/7/2022 | Price change | $2,575,000-10.4%$697/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72993396 | ||
| 6/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,875,000$778/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72993396 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,614 +7% | $2,616,400 -0.2% |
| 2024 | $15,527 -2.3% | $2,622,800 -3.3% |
| 2023 | $15,899 +20.8% | $2,713,100 +22.1% |
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Neighborhood: West Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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Estimated market value
$3,498,600
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