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For saleCondo

16-1/2 Magnolia Ave #2

Cambridge, MA 02138

$779,00011 days on the market

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Square feet: 687
Year built: 1903
Price per sq ft: $1,134
Annual taxes: $3,833 (2027)

Listing brokerage: Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc.Listing agent: Nellie Aikenhead

Overview

Imagine living on a peaceful side street, yet just steps to vibrant Harvard and Inman Squares, with so many options for restaurants, coffee, and entertainment, and just a quick stroll to parks and open spaces, public schools and universities! This charming, second floor condo is part of an elegant four-building association set on exclusive private grounds, with three patios, brick walks, and lush landscaping. A perfect blend of modern updates and original details, the sunlit unit offers 2 bedrooms, a nicely renovated eat-in kitchen, a living room w/ office nook, fir flooring, in-unit laundry, and exclusive basement storage. Two off-street parking spots are shared by the community, and on-street permit parking is relatively easy to find. You'll love the quiet of Magnolia Ave, while being right in the heart of Cambridge's finest neighborhood. Heating system installed in 2019, washing machine 2020, hot water tank in 2021, stove in 2025.

One living room window doesn't close/lock properly; one bedroom window has a broken seal. Dryer is older (2004). Kitchen warmed by ambient heat. Taxes do not reflect the residential exemption.

Property details

Type: Condominium · Residential
MLS number: 73594077
Neighborhood: Harvard Square
County: Middlesex
Rooms: 5
Full baths: 1
Living area: 687 sq ft
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Basement: Y
Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Condo or HOA fee: $282 monthly
Annual taxes: $3,833 (2027)
Pets: Yes
Listed: October 22, 2026

Inside

Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Wood
Tile
Insulated Windows

Outside

Patio
Fenced Yard
Garden
Sprinkler System

Building and community

Public Transportation
Shopping
Pool
Park
Walk/Jog Trails
Medical Facility
Highway Access
Public School
T-Station
University

Utilities

for Gas Range
for Electric Dryer
Washer Hookup
Public
Public Sewer
Circuit Breakers
100 Amp Service

Location

16-1/2 Magnolia Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02138

Mortgage calculator

Price ($)Down payment (%)Interest rate (%)Term (years)

Principal and interest: $3,939
Property taxes: $319
Condo or HOA fee: $282
Estimated monthly payment: $4,540

An estimate, before insurance. A lender will give you the real figures.

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