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$795,000

16-1/2 Magnolia Ave # 2, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by Nellie Aikenhead
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
682 sqft
Year built
1903

About this home

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, hot water tank in 2021, stove in 2025.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73594077
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
3
On market date
October 22, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.47 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
544
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Somerville
Middle
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.75 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
0.31 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,867
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
District
Cambridge

Walkability

Blended score for Cambridge's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

83
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies17

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Cambridge, from live MLS data.

On the market 3 days -- 96 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 99 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,075 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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$159,000 down
$636,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,125
Property tax (est.)$663
Home insurance (est.)$150

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