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17 Otis

17 Otis, Cambridge, MA, 02141

YEAR BUILT

1898

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

95

UNIT SIZE RANGE

688-1,653 sqft

Description

17 Otis is a condominium building located in Cambridge, MA. This low-rise structure has 1 story and consists of 95 units. The building, built in 1898, offers a range of unit sizes from 688 to 1,653 square feet. Nearby, the intersection of Edwin H Land Blvd and Cambridge Pkwy connects residents to key roadways. Unit prices currently range from $1,080,000 to $1,100,000. The lowest sold price in the last 12 months was around $825,000. The average closed price sits at about $846,750 with a price per square foot of $931. Units include 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, catering to various living requirements. Amenities enhance daily life at 17 Otis. This building features a clubroom and fitness center, along with a library and lush courtyard. The large common roof deck offers panoramic views of the city and the Cambridge skyline. Residents can also enjoy recreational facilities and easy access to public transportation. The property is near schools such as The Woodrow Wilson National Fe and Cayl Institute Inc. Dining options include popular places like Blaze Pizza. Easy access to the Charles River adds to the appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. Average days on market for listings here is about 100. Reliable features include a 24-hour concierge and elevators, ensuring comfort and convenience. This building suits those looking for an active urban lifestyle with a blend of modern amenities and historical charm.

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17 Otis

17 Otis, Cambridge, MA, 02141

YEAR BUILT

1898

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

95

UNIT SIZE RANGE

688-1,653 sqft

Description

17 Otis is a condominium building located in Cambridge, MA. This low-rise structure has 1 story and consists of 95 units. The building, built in 1898, offers a range of unit sizes from 688 to 1,653 square feet. Nearby, the intersection of Edwin H Land Blvd and Cambridge Pkwy connects residents to key roadways. Unit prices currently range from $1,080,000 to $1,100,000. The lowest sold price in the last 12 months was around $825,000. The average closed price sits at about $846,750 with a price per square foot of $931. Units include 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, catering to various living requirements. Amenities enhance daily life at 17 Otis. This building features a clubroom and fitness center, along with a library and lush courtyard. The large common roof deck offers panoramic views of the city and the Cambridge skyline. Residents can also enjoy recreational facilities and easy access to public transportation. The property is near schools such as The Woodrow Wilson National Fe and Cayl Institute Inc. Dining options include popular places like Blaze Pizza. Easy access to the Charles River adds to the appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. Average days on market for listings here is about 100. Reliable features include a 24-hour concierge and elevators, ensuring comfort and convenience. This building suits those looking for an active urban lifestyle with a blend of modern amenities and historical charm.

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Description

17 Otis is a condominium building located in Cambridge, MA. This low-rise structure has 1 story and consists of 95 units. The building, built in 1898, offers a range of unit sizes from 688 to 1,653 square feet. Nearby, the intersection of Edwin H Land Blvd and Cambridge Pkwy connects residents to key roadways. Unit prices currently range from $1,080,000 to $1,100,000. The lowest sold price in the last 12 months was around $825,000. The average closed price sits at about $846,750 with a price per square foot of $931. Units include 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, catering to various living requirements. Amenities enhance daily life at 17 Otis. This building features a clubroom and fitness center, along with a library and lush courtyard. The large common roof deck offers panoramic views of the city and the Cambridge skyline. Residents can also enjoy recreational facilities and easy access to public transportation. The property is near schools such as The Woodrow Wilson National Fe and Cayl Institute Inc. Dining options include popular places like Blaze Pizza. Easy access to the Charles River adds to the appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. Average days on market for listings here is about 100. Reliable features include a 24-hour concierge and elevators, ensuring comfort and convenience. This building suits those looking for an active urban lifestyle with a blend of modern amenities and historical charm.

17 Otis Key Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$888,500($946/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$846,750($931/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceDown Arrow10.94%
Year over year sale priceDown Arrow 22.32%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market100 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Key Stats

Year over year list priceDown Arrow10.94%
Year over year sale priceDown Arrow22.32%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market100 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

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Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

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

17 Otis Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 707707100322482024-07-30
MLS#: 73251513 		Closed$1,100,000
Unit D105D1051095221032024-07-17
MLS#: 73220588 		Closed$1,080,000
Unit D602D602106422722019-04-05
MLS#: 72444866 		Closed$1,000,000
Unit 707
707

2 Beds

2 Baths

1003 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-07-30Closed$1,100,000
MLS#: 73251513
Days On Market48
Unit D105
D105

2 Beds

2 Baths

1095 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-07-17Closed$1,080,000
MLS#: 73220588
Days On Market103
Unit D602
D602

2 Beds

2 Baths

1064 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-04-05Closed$1,000,000
MLS#: 72444866
Days On Market72
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Amenities

Living at One First comes with a suite of fantastic amenities to enhance your everyday life. You’ll find a well-equipped fitness center perfect for getting your sweat on, a beautiful pool for those hot summer days, and a serene garden area ideal for winding down with a good book. Social butterflies will appreciate the clubroom, perfect for hosting friends or small gatherings. Additionally, the building boasts convenient access to bike paths and public transportation, making it easy to explore the vibrant surroundings.

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Amenities Description

Living at One First comes with a suite of fantastic amenities to enhance your everyday life. You’ll find a well-equipped fitness center perfect for getting your sweat on, a beautiful pool for those hot summer days, and a serene garden area ideal for winding down with a good book. Social butterflies will appreciate the clubroom, perfect for hosting friends or small gatherings. Additionally, the building boasts convenient access to bike paths and public transportation, making it easy to explore the vibrant surroundings.

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Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Balcony

Balcony

Pool

Pool

Policies

As you embark on this journey, knowing the building policies can ease your mind. One First is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry companions along to share your new adventure. The building has established some restrictions to ensure a harmonious living experience for all residents, balancing community needs with personal freedoms.

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Amenities Description

As you embark on this journey, knowing the building policies can ease your mind. One First is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry companions along to share your new adventure. The building has established some restrictions to ensure a harmonious living experience for all residents, balancing community needs with personal freedoms.

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)
17 Otis$931/sqft.$2 /sqft.
29 Otis$1,023/sqft.$2 /sqft.
One First Condominiums$1,044/sqft.$2 /sqft.
20 Second St$1,062/sqft.$2 /sqft.
150 Cambridge$985/sqft.$2 /sqft.
20 2nd St$1,035/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

17 Otis is situated close to local schools in East Cambridge, Cambridge. Nearby educational institutions within 2 miles support daily convenience. Families enjoy improved accessibility and reduced commute stress. This location promotes a family-oriented environment.

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|0.32 miles away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|0.35 miles away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|0.6 miles away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|0.61 miles away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|0.71 miles away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|0.85 miles away
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Schools

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Description

17 Otis is situated close to local schools in East Cambridge, Cambridge. Nearby educational institutions within 2 miles support daily convenience. Families enjoy improved accessibility and reduced commute stress. This location promotes a family-oriented environment.

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

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

Boston Children's School

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

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

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

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.03 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.09 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.15 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.16 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.16 Miles Away

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|1.19 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|1.23 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.24 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.24 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.27 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.27 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|1.35 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|1.35 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|1.37 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.38 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.45 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.47 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.53 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.60 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.60 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.67 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.70 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.70 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.72 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|1.78 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.81 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.81 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|1.88 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.92 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.94 Miles Away

Transit

17 Otis offers strong public transit access in East Cambridge, Cambridge, with multiple transportation options located within a 2-mile radius. Nearby Bus, Metro, Tram, Rail allow residents to move efficiently across the city without relying on a car. This transit-oriented location supports daily commuting, errands, and weekend travel. Excellent connectivity adds convenience and long-term livability to the neighborhood.

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

173 Alford St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.04 miles away|20 min walk
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Transit

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Description

17 Otis offers strong public transit access in East Cambridge, Cambridge, with multiple transportation options located within a 2-mile radius. Nearby Bus, Metro, Tram, Rail allow residents to move efficiently across the city without relying on a car. This transit-oriented location supports daily commuting, errands, and weekend travel. Excellent connectivity adds convenience and long-term livability to the neighborhood.

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

173 Alford St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.04 miles away|20 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

454 Broadway

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

51 Bow St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

529 Main St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Alford St @ MWRA Pump Station

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

Aquarium

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Arlington

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

1.36 miles away|26 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

1.36 miles away|26 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Assembly

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Assembly - Foley St

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.77 miles away|35 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Seaport Blvd.

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ State St-Marriott Hotel

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Back Bay

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Back Bay - 167 Dartmouth St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

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

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

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

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

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

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

The Neighbourhood: East Cambridge

East Cambridge is a compact, historic neighborhood in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area mixes older structures with new commercial development and small green parks near streets. Local shops, cafes, and varied restaurants line busy roads and quiet side streets. The district offers basic amenities like grocery stores, schools, and health clinics within walking distance. The area provides public transit options and regular bus service for commuters and visitors. The district has bike lanes and clear walking routes that connect to job centers and riverside paths. This district makes errands and daily commuting manageable.

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Neighbourhood Description

East Cambridge is a compact, historic neighborhood in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area mixes older structures with new commercial development and small green parks near streets. Local shops, cafes, and varied restaurants line busy roads and quiet side streets. The district offers basic amenities like grocery stores, schools, and health clinics within walking distance. The area provides public transit options and regular bus service for commuters and visitors. The district has bike lanes and clear walking routes that connect to job centers and riverside paths. This district makes errands and daily commuting manageable.

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17 Otis Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

10.81%

15–29 Years

31.18%

30–44 Years

29.31%

45–59 Years

13.42%

60+ Years

15.29%

Commute

21.18%

Transit

26.09%

Walk

24.81%

Drive

6.21%

Bike

Housing Ownership

32.24%

Owner Occupied

67.76%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
21.68%
Multi Family
3.01%
Single Person
40.38%
Multi Person
59.62%

Average Income

Household:$11,336,180.6 /yr

Individual:$7,491,026.52 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree34.51%
High School College8.85%
Diploma2.81%
Post Graduate39.07%
Others14.76%
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Education

Diploma2.81%
Post Graduate39.07%
Others14.76%
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