Condominium at 5 Adams Terrace # 3, Cambridge MA 02138, Cambridge
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$1,100,000

5 Adams Terrace # 3, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by The Shorey Realty Group
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,075 sqft
Year built
1910

About this home

Don't miss this beautifully renovated top-floor residence tucked away on a private way in the heart of Mid-Cambridge, just steps from Harvard Sq! Thoughtfully transformed through a high-quality, architect-designed 2014 renovation of an elegant 3-family residence, this sun-filled home offers 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1,075 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space. The bright, open-concept living, dining and kitchen area features high ceilings, beautifully refinished hardwood floors and wonderful natural light, with the added benefit of no one living above you. The spacious kitchen is ideal for cooking and entertaining, with custom white cabinetry, crown molding, Biscayne White granite counters, breakfast bar and stainless appliances. A separate office/study provides an ideal work-from-home space, while custom California Closet systems enhance storage in the 2nd bedroom and office. One of the home's highlights is the large private rear deck—a peaceful outdoor retreat overlooking neighboring gardens. Residents also enjoy a shared fenced backyard and pet-friendly association. Additional conveniences include central A/C, in-unit laundry, basement storage and 1-car parking. Set back off Roberts Road on a private way, this well-maintained, owner-occupied building offers a quiet residential setting remarkably close to everything. With a Walk Score of 93 and perfect Bike Score of 100, Kirkland Village is approx. 5 minutes away, Whole Foods about 10 minutes, and Harvard Square and the Red Line approx. 12 minutes on foot. Cambridge Rindge & Latin, Cambridge Public Library, parks, restaurants, cafés, shops and cultural attractions are all nearby. Recent improvements include newer A/C condenser, appliances, hot-water tank, windows and deck staining. Top-floor living, 2 baths, office, private deck, parking, central air and in-unit laundry—an exceptional Mid-Cambridge combination.

Property details

MLS #
73587352
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 13, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
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
0.58 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
0.63 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
0.18 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).

92
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies16

Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 94 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 94 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,031 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,200.

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$220,000 down
$880,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,708
Property tax (est.)$917
Home insurance (est.)$150

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