Condominium at 5 Walden St # 2, Cambridge MA 02140, Cambridge
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$485,000

5 Walden St # 2, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Listed by Domingo Medina
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
538 sqft
Year built
1970

About this home

BEST PRICED 2-BEDROOM IN CAMBRIDGE! An exceptional opportunity to own a move-in-ready 2-bedroom, bright & Sunny, corner condo at an attractive entry-level price. Ideal for first-time buyers, investors, professionals or those looking to simplify, this updated home offers an outstanding value just minutes to Porter or Davis Squares. Features include hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen with natural wood Shaker cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances & tile backsplash, plus central A/C with 3 mini-splits. Two generous bedrooms, great closet space, abundant natural light & laundry conveniently located next to the unit make everyday living easy. Enjoy 1 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE, a fenced common garden & low condo fees that include heat & hot water. Recent building improvements include a new roof (2024) & common hot water tank. Walk to restaurants, cafés, shopping & entertainment in Porter & Davis Squares. Just 7 minutes to Porter’s Red Line & Commuter Rail, with bus service to Harvard Sq & Arlington outside your door. Additional City permit parking is available across the street. Whether you’re ready to stop renting, purchase your first Cambridge home, simplify city living or add a high-demand property to your investment portfolio, this is an opportunity that’s increasingly difficult to find. Exceptional location. Move-in ready. Outstanding Cambridge value.

Property details

MLS #
73541856
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
105
On market date
June 25, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Peabody
0.24 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
319
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.24 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
8.2:1
District
Cambridge
High
Curtis-Tufts
1.17 mi away · Grades 10-12
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
12
Student:teacher ratio
4.0:1
District
Medford

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).

85
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies8

Market position

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

On the market 105 days -- 14 more days than Cambridge's current average of 91 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,013 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,071/mo
$97,000 down
$388,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,517
Property tax (est.)$404
Home insurance (est.)$150

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