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169 Monsignor Obrien

169 Monsignor Obrien, Cambridge, MA, 02141

YEAR BUILT

1930

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

123

UNIT SIZE RANGE

530-1,215 sqft

Description

The Glass Factory is a unique single-story condominium built in 1930, nestled at 169 Monsignor O'Brien in Cambridge. This property offers 1 and 2-bedroom configurations, making it a versatile choice for various living needs. The building boasts an array of amenities designed to enhance urban living, including a fitness center, clubroom, and laundry facilities. Residents can enjoy recreational options with access to a tennis court, golf facilities, and a pool. Conveniently situated, this property connects you to key urban features. Public transportation is readily available, providing smooth access to surrounding areas. For those who appreciate outdoor activities, there are nearby trails and a bike path, ideal for biking or leisurely walks. The location also offers proximity to a conservation area and a park for those looking to enjoy natural surroundings. Additional amenities include elevator access and highway access, ensuring ease of movement for all residents. The building’s strategic location is complemented by nearby recreational facilities, houses of worship, and essential urban amenities. The Glass Factory seamlessly integrates historic charm with modern convenience, promising a cohesive lifestyle for its residents.

Building ImageMLS ID #73377947
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169 Monsignor Obrien

169 Monsignor Obrien, Cambridge, MA, 02141

YEAR BUILT

1930

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

123

UNIT SIZE RANGE

530-1,215 sqft

Description

The Glass Factory is a unique single-story condominium built in 1930, nestled at 169 Monsignor O'Brien in Cambridge. This property offers 1 and 2-bedroom configurations, making it a versatile choice for various living needs. The building boasts an array of amenities designed to enhance urban living, including a fitness center, clubroom, and laundry facilities. Residents can enjoy recreational options with access to a tennis court, golf facilities, and a pool. Conveniently situated, this property connects you to key urban features. Public transportation is readily available, providing smooth access to surrounding areas. For those who appreciate outdoor activities, there are nearby trails and a bike path, ideal for biking or leisurely walks. The location also offers proximity to a conservation area and a park for those looking to enjoy natural surroundings. Additional amenities include elevator access and highway access, ensuring ease of movement for all residents. The building’s strategic location is complemented by nearby recreational facilities, houses of worship, and essential urban amenities. The Glass Factory seamlessly integrates historic charm with modern convenience, promising a cohesive lifestyle for its residents.

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Description

The Glass Factory is a unique single-story condominium built in 1930, nestled at 169 Monsignor O'Brien in Cambridge. This property offers 1 and 2-bedroom configurations, making it a versatile choice for various living needs. The building boasts an array of amenities designed to enhance urban living, including a fitness center, clubroom, and laundry facilities. Residents can enjoy recreational options with access to a tennis court, golf facilities, and a pool. Conveniently situated, this property connects you to key urban features. Public transportation is readily available, providing smooth access to surrounding areas. For those who appreciate outdoor activities, there are nearby trails and a bike path, ideal for biking or leisurely walks. The location also offers proximity to a conservation area and a park for those looking to enjoy natural surroundings. Additional amenities include elevator access and highway access, ensuring ease of movement for all residents. The building’s strategic location is complemented by nearby recreational facilities, houses of worship, and essential urban amenities. The Glass Factory seamlessly integrates historic charm with modern convenience, promising a cohesive lifestyle for its residents.

169 Monsignor Obrien Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$624,900($963/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$605,000($933/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceUp Arrow8.78%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 8.04%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market41 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceUp Arrow8.78%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow8.04%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market41 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
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Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Low
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Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

169 Monsignor Obrien Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 416416120122612023-11-08
MLS#: 73157376 		Closed$899,000
Unit PH816PH8161201221062023-05-18
MLS#: 73075219 		Closed$925,000
Unit 8078071165221622022-04-22
MLS#: 72919304 		Closed$850,000
Unit 416
416

2 Beds

2 Baths

1201 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2023-11-08Closed$899,000
MLS#: 73157376
Days On Market61
Unit 807
807

2 Beds

2 Baths

1165 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2022-04-22Closed$850,000
MLS#: 72919304
Days On Market162
Unit PH816
PH816

2 Beds

2 Baths

1201 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2023-05-18Closed$925,000
MLS#: 73075219
Days On Market106
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Amenities

Living at The Glass Factory means embracing a plethora of delightful amenities. Take advantage of the tennis courts and golf facilities to elevate your recreational pursuits. If you enjoy staying active, the fitness center and nearby bike paths are perfect for your daily workouts. The building even has a pool for those hot summer days or relax in the clubroom for some social interaction. Plus, you have easy access to public transportation and highways—ideal for commuting whether you're heading to work or exploring the vibrant city.

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Amenities Description

Living at The Glass Factory means embracing a plethora of delightful amenities. Take advantage of the tennis courts and golf facilities to elevate your recreational pursuits. If you enjoy staying active, the fitness center and nearby bike paths are perfect for your daily workouts. The building even has a pool for those hot summer days or relax in the clubroom for some social interaction. Plus, you have easy access to public transportation and highways—ideal for commuting whether you're heading to work or exploring the vibrant city.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
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Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
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Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Security System

Security System

Security Guard

Security Guard

Laundry

Laundry

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Clubhouse

Clubhouse

Pool

Pool

Policies

Like many condominium communities, The Glass Factory has some policies in place to maintain peace and quality of living. While restrictions exist, you can expect a welcoming environment. The policies can help ensure that all residents enjoy a pleasant atmosphere.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
169 Monsignor Obrien$933/sqft.-
One First$1,035/sqft.$2 /sqft.
20 2nd St$1,035/sqft.$2 /sqft.
150 Cambridge$985/sqft.$2 /sqft.
One First Condominiums$1,044/sqft.$2 /sqft.
20 Second St$1,062/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 169 Monsignor Obrien.

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|0.65 miles away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|0.68 miles away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|0.87 miles away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|0.98 miles away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|0.99 miles away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|0.99 miles away
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Schools

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|Less than 1 Mile Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|1.08 Miles Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.24 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.28 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.36 Miles Away

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|1.39 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|1.43 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.45 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|1.45 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.50 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.66 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.67 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.67 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.67 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.68 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.72 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.83 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.83 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.83 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|1.95 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|1.95 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|2.01 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|2.01 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|2.22 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|2.23 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|2.28 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|2.37 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|2.42 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|2.42 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|2.50 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|2.50 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|2.54 Miles Away

East Boston Central Catholic School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
69 London St|2.58 Miles Away

Mario Umana Academy

D+
Public|Grades KG–8
312 Border St|2.61 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|2.62 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|2.63 Miles Away

Seaport Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
285 Commandants Wa...|2.67 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Ames St @ Main St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

529 Main St

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.36 miles away|27 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.42 miles away|28 min walk
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Transit

Ames St @ Main St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

529 Main St

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.36 miles away|27 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

51 Bow St

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

Arlington

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Alford St @ MWRA Pump Station

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Assembly

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

2 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

2 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

2 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

2.02 miles away|39 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

2.02 miles away|39 min walk

Assembly - Foley St

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

Aquarium

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

173 Alford St

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ State St-Marriott Hotel

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

2.18 miles away|42 min walk

Back Bay - 167 Dartmouth St

2.19 miles away|42 min walk

285 Tremont St

2.2 miles away|43 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

2.23 miles away|43 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.23 miles away|43 min walk

Back Bay

2.23 miles away|43 min walk

125 Highland Ave

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

2.25 miles away|44 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.25 miles away|44 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

2.25 miles away|44 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.25 miles away|44 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

2.26 miles away|44 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.26 miles away|44 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

2.32 miles away|45 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

2.34 miles away|45 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Seaport Blvd.

2.38 miles away|46 min walk

454 Broadway

2.39 miles away|46 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 169 Monsignor Obrien

East Cambridge, a dynamic neighborhood in Middlesex County, MA, is celebrated for its blend of historic and contemporary charm. The area offers vibrant dining options and unique shops, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Residents enjoy close proximity to the Charles River, where leisure activities abound. Educational institutions and cultural landmarks add to its appeal. Commuting is a breeze with convenient access to the MBTA’s Green Line and abundant bus routes, facilitating easy travel to and from this thriving district.

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Neighbourhood Description

East Cambridge, a dynamic neighborhood in Middlesex County, MA, is celebrated for its blend of historic and contemporary charm. The area offers vibrant dining options and unique shops, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Residents enjoy close proximity to the Charles River, where leisure activities abound. Educational institutions and cultural landmarks add to its appeal. Commuting is a breeze with convenient access to the MBTA’s Green Line and abundant bus routes, facilitating easy travel to and from this thriving district.

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169 Monsignor Obrien Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

11.74%

15–29 Years

29.03%

30–44 Years

29.91%

45–59 Years

14.02%

60+ Years

15.3%

Commute

21.4%

Transit

25.75%

Walk

25.88%

Drive

5.49%

Bike

Housing Ownership

32.88%

Owner Occupied

67.12%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
21.19%
Multi Family
2.96%
Single Person
41.17%
Multi Person
58.83%

Average Income

Household:$11,744,947.89 /yr

Individual:$7,667,799.21 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree35.16%
High School College9.28%
Diploma2.97%
Post Graduate38.2%
Others14.39%
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Education

Diploma2.97%
Post Graduate38.2%
Others14.39%
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