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197 Otis St

197 Otis St, Cambridge, MA, 02141

YEAR BUILT

1902

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

15

UNIT SIZE RANGE

361-680 sqft

Description

197 Otis Street/9-14 Max Avenue Condo is a single-story condominium building initially constructed in 1902. The building features 1 and 2-bedroom units, providing a variety of living space options for urban dwellers. Its historic architecture highlights the early 20th-century design, seamlessly blending classic aesthetics with modern conveniences. Located at 197 Otis Street, the condo benefits from its strategic positioning, offering easy access to public transportation. This connectivity ensures convenient commutes and efficient travel throughout the surrounding urban environment. Though specific neighborhood details are not mentioned, the building's placement in an area with public transit options suggests proximity to various urban amenities, making it an appealing choice for those valuing accessibility and convenience. As a modestly-scaled property characterized by its distinct historic charm, 197 Otis Street/9-14 Max Avenue Condo caters to individuals or couples looking for a well-situated home in an urban setting. The focus on essential amenities, combined with the classic appeal of early 1900s construction, positions this condominium as a noteworthy option for those seeking residence in an efficiently connected urban locale.

Building ImageMLS ID #72211313
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197 Otis St

197 Otis St, Cambridge, MA, 02141

YEAR BUILT

1902

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

15

UNIT SIZE RANGE

361-680 sqft

Description

197 Otis Street/9-14 Max Avenue Condo is a single-story condominium building initially constructed in 1902. The building features 1 and 2-bedroom units, providing a variety of living space options for urban dwellers. Its historic architecture highlights the early 20th-century design, seamlessly blending classic aesthetics with modern conveniences. Located at 197 Otis Street, the condo benefits from its strategic positioning, offering easy access to public transportation. This connectivity ensures convenient commutes and efficient travel throughout the surrounding urban environment. Though specific neighborhood details are not mentioned, the building's placement in an area with public transit options suggests proximity to various urban amenities, making it an appealing choice for those valuing accessibility and convenience. As a modestly-scaled property characterized by its distinct historic charm, 197 Otis Street/9-14 Max Avenue Condo caters to individuals or couples looking for a well-situated home in an urban setting. The focus on essential amenities, combined with the classic appeal of early 1900s construction, positions this condominium as a noteworthy option for those seeking residence in an efficiently connected urban locale.

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Description

197 Otis Street/9-14 Max Avenue Condo is a single-story condominium building initially constructed in 1902. The building features 1 and 2-bedroom units, providing a variety of living space options for urban dwellers. Its historic architecture highlights the early 20th-century design, seamlessly blending classic aesthetics with modern conveniences. Located at 197 Otis Street, the condo benefits from its strategic positioning, offering easy access to public transportation. This connectivity ensures convenient commutes and efficient travel throughout the surrounding urban environment. Though specific neighborhood details are not mentioned, the building's placement in an area with public transit options suggests proximity to various urban amenities, making it an appealing choice for those valuing accessibility and convenience. As a modestly-scaled property characterized by its distinct historic charm, 197 Otis Street/9-14 Max Avenue Condo caters to individuals or couples looking for a well-situated home in an urban setting. The focus on essential amenities, combined with the classic appeal of early 1900s construction, positions this condominium as a noteworthy option for those seeking residence in an efficiently connected urban locale.

197 Otis St Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
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Market Stats

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Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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197 Otis St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 9A9A36111902020-12-30
MLS#: 72735331 		Closed$375,000
Unit AA46821692018-01-08
MLS#: 72249715 		Closed$450,000
Unit 14B14B68011372017-09-15
MLS#: 72211313 		Closed$475,000
Unit 14B
14B

1 Beds

1 Baths

680 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2017-09-15Closed$475,000
MLS#: 72211313
Days On Market37
Unit 9A
9A

1 Beds

1 Baths

361 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2020-12-30Closed$375,000
MLS#: 72735331
Days On Market90
Unit A
A

2 Beds

1 Baths

468 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-01-08Closed$450,000
MLS#: 72249715
Days On Market69
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Amenities

One of the biggest perks of living at 197 OTIS STREET is its convenient access to public transportation. This essential amenity makes it easy to navigate the bustling city and explore all that Cambridge has to offer. Imagine jumping on a train or bus right outside your door and heading to your favorite events, coffee shops, or parks—effortlessly!

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Amenities Description

One of the biggest perks of living at 197 OTIS STREET is its convenient access to public transportation. This essential amenity makes it easy to navigate the bustling city and explore all that Cambridge has to offer. Imagine jumping on a train or bus right outside your door and heading to your favorite events, coffee shops, or parks—effortlessly!

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

Policies

The building has established policies to ensure a harmonious living environment for all residents. While the specifics may vary, it’s designed to cater to both community vibes and the privacy most condo dwellers appreciate.

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)
197 Otis St--
Miller's River Apartments$778/sqft.$2 /sqft.
170 Gore St.$831/sqft.$2 /sqft.
42 Jefferson Street Condominium$846/sqft.$4 /sqft.
9 Medford St$936/sqft.$1 /sqft.
Gore Landing Llc$1,036/sqft.$5 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 197 Otis St.

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|0.18 miles away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|0.28 miles away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|0.3 miles away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|0.37 miles away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|0.72 miles away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|0.74 miles away
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Schools

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

Community Charter School of Cambridge

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

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

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

Cambridgeport

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

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.06 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.08 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.38 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.48 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.53 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.53 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|1.57 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.62 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.62 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.64 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|1.71 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.72 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.76 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.81 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.81 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

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.83 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.92 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|2.00 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|2.01 Miles Away

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|2.01 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|2.05 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|2.08 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|2.08 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|2.13 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|2.16 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|2.26 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|2.28 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|2.40 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|2.44 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|2.49 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|2.50 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|2.50 Miles Away

Arthur D Healey

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Meacham St|2.52 Miles Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|2.57 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.68 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|2.70 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|2.70 Miles Away

Transit

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

Ames St @ Main St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.2 miles away|23 min walk

51 Bow St

1.23 miles away|24 min walk
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Transit

Ames St @ Main St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.2 miles away|23 min walk

51 Bow St

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

529 Main St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

454 Broadway

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

2.02 miles away|39 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

2.04 miles away|40 min walk

Assembly

2.07 miles away|40 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

2.07 miles away|40 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

2.14 miles away|41 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

2.14 miles away|42 min walk

Arlington

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

Assembly - Foley St

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

Alford St @ MWRA Pump Station

2.2 miles away|43 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

2.23 miles away|43 min walk

Back Bay - 167 Dartmouth St

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

Back Bay

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

16 Eliot St

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

235 Highland Ave

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

2.38 miles away|46 min walk

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

2.38 miles away|46 min walk

173 Alford St

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

263 Highland Ave

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

285 Tremont St

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

2.6 miles away|50 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

2.61 miles away|51 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

2.61 miles away|51 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

125 Western Ave

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Amory Street

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

Aquarium

2.7 miles away|52 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

2.7 miles away|52 min walk

130 Western Ave

2.7 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 197 Otis St

Wellington-Harrington, a lively neighborhood in Middlesex County, MA, is characterized by its diverse community and vibrant atmosphere. This district offers abundant green spaces such as Donnelly Field, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Local eateries and markets provide a taste of the area's multicultural flair, attracting food lovers. Families benefit from well-regarded schools and community centers, fostering a welcoming environment. Efficient transportation links, including nearby bus routes and easy access to major thoroughfares, ensure convenient commutes for residents, making the area a desirable place to live and explore.

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Neighbourhood Description

Wellington-Harrington, a lively neighborhood in Middlesex County, MA, is characterized by its diverse community and vibrant atmosphere. This district offers abundant green spaces such as Donnelly Field, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Local eateries and markets provide a taste of the area's multicultural flair, attracting food lovers. Families benefit from well-regarded schools and community centers, fostering a welcoming environment. Efficient transportation links, including nearby bus routes and easy access to major thoroughfares, ensure convenient commutes for residents, making the area a desirable place to live and explore.

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197 Otis St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

9.69%

15–29 Years

35.34%

30–44 Years

28.9%

45–59 Years

11.7%

60+ Years

14.38%

Commute

22.36%

Transit

21.65%

Walk

25.34%

Drive

8.75%

Bike

Housing Ownership

30.39%

Owner Occupied

69.61%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
25.29%
Multi Family
3.53%
Single Person
34.93%
Multi Person
65.07%

Average Income

Household:$10,296,982.48 /yr

Individual:$6,475,763.35 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.91%
High School College8.82%
Diploma2.51%
Post Graduate40.3%
Others16.45%
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Education

Diploma2.51%
Post Graduate40.3%
Others16.45%
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