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281 Broadway

281 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02139

YEAR BUILT

2011

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

972-1,097 sqft

Description

Balconies At 281 Broadway is a distinctive single-story condominium complex constructed in 2011. This property offers 2-bedroom units designed for modern living. The architectural design integrates seamless access to urban amenities, catering to a range of lifestyle needs. The building is set in a locale that provides convenient accessibility to various essential services and recreation facilities. Residents benefit from a variety of on-site and nearby amenities. The complex features a pool and garden area, providing a tranquil setting for relaxation. The presence of a bike path encourages an active lifestyle, while highway access ensures easy commutes. For those seeking spiritual or community engagement, a house of worship is situated nearby. Public transportation options are readily available, further enhancing the property's connectivity. The surrounding environment offers access to a park, providing additional outdoor leisure opportunities. The strategic location makes Balconies At 281 Broadway a practical choice for urban dwellers seeking a blend of convenience and comfort. With thoughtfully designed spaces and a comprehensive array of features, this property caters to a variety of residential needs.

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281 Broadway

281 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02139

YEAR BUILT

2011

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

972-1,097 sqft

Description

Balconies At 281 Broadway is a distinctive single-story condominium complex constructed in 2011. This property offers 2-bedroom units designed for modern living. The architectural design integrates seamless access to urban amenities, catering to a range of lifestyle needs. The building is set in a locale that provides convenient accessibility to various essential services and recreation facilities. Residents benefit from a variety of on-site and nearby amenities. The complex features a pool and garden area, providing a tranquil setting for relaxation. The presence of a bike path encourages an active lifestyle, while highway access ensures easy commutes. For those seeking spiritual or community engagement, a house of worship is situated nearby. Public transportation options are readily available, further enhancing the property's connectivity. The surrounding environment offers access to a park, providing additional outdoor leisure opportunities. The strategic location makes Balconies At 281 Broadway a practical choice for urban dwellers seeking a blend of convenience and comfort. With thoughtfully designed spaces and a comprehensive array of features, this property caters to a variety of residential needs.

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Description

Balconies At 281 Broadway is a distinctive single-story condominium complex constructed in 2011. This property offers 2-bedroom units designed for modern living. The architectural design integrates seamless access to urban amenities, catering to a range of lifestyle needs. The building is set in a locale that provides convenient accessibility to various essential services and recreation facilities. Residents benefit from a variety of on-site and nearby amenities. The complex features a pool and garden area, providing a tranquil setting for relaxation. The presence of a bike path encourages an active lifestyle, while highway access ensures easy commutes. For those seeking spiritual or community engagement, a house of worship is situated nearby. Public transportation options are readily available, further enhancing the property's connectivity. The surrounding environment offers access to a park, providing additional outdoor leisure opportunities. The strategic location makes Balconies At 281 Broadway a practical choice for urban dwellers seeking a blend of convenience and comfort. With thoughtfully designed spaces and a comprehensive array of features, this property caters to a variety of residential needs.

281 Broadway 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
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281 Broadway Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 3397222372021-02-26
MLS#: 72776702 		Closed$957,000
Unit 2297222702016-09-01
MLS#: 72027832 		Closed$775,000
Unit 33972221482011-04-28
MLS#: 71166675 		Closed$472,500
Unit 2
2

2 Beds

2 Baths

972 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2016-09-01Closed$775,000
MLS#: 72027832
Days On Market70
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

2 Baths

972 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2021-02-26Closed$957,000
MLS#: 72776702
Days On Market37
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

2 Baths

972 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2011-04-28Closed$472,500
MLS#: 71166675
Days On Market148
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Amenities

Living at Balconies At 281 Broadway means that you have access to some fantastic amenities. Picture yourself unwinding after a long day in the beautiful garden area or taking a refreshing dip in the pool during the summer months. If you enjoy staying active, there’s a bike path nearby, perfect for those weekend rides. With convenient access to public transportation and highways, whether you're commuting to work or just heading out for a weekend adventure, you’re strategically located to maximize your travel options.

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Amenities Description

Living at Balconies At 281 Broadway means that you have access to some fantastic amenities. Picture yourself unwinding after a long day in the beautiful garden area or taking a refreshing dip in the pool during the summer months. If you enjoy staying active, there’s a bike path nearby, perfect for those weekend rides. With convenient access to public transportation and highways, whether you're commuting to work or just heading out for a weekend adventure, you’re strategically located to maximize your travel options.

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Parking
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Concierge
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Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
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Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Security System

Security System

Storage

Storage

Balcony

Balcony

Pool

Pool

Policies

Many first-time buyers appreciate a straightforward policy framework, and that’s just what you’ll find here. The building maintains a “yes” stance on friendly community living, embracing an open and welcoming environment for all residents.

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)
281 Broadway--
213 Harvard St$966/sqft.$3 /sqft.
238 Columbia St$529/sqft.$3 /sqft.
238 Columbia$529/sqft.$3 /sqft.
255 Broadway$964/sqft.$6 /sqft.
221 Harvard St$934/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 281 Broadway.

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|0.12 miles away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|0.18 miles away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|0.21 miles away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|0.58 miles away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|0.59 miles away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|0.79 miles away
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Schools

Cambridgeport

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

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

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

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

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

King Open

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

Cambridge Street Upper School

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

Kennedy-Longfellow

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

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

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

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.04 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.04 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.04 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.13 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.23 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.38 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.53 Miles Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.55 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.78 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.79 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.85 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.85 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.86 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|1.87 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|1.92 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.97 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.97 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|1.99 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|2.01 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|2.01 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.04 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|2.07 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|2.11 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|2.12 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|2.14 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.15 Miles Away

Match Charter Public School

C
Public|Grades PK–12
1001 Commonwealth ...|2.19 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|2.23 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|2.29 Miles Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|2.33 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|2.35 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|2.50 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|2.53 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|2.59 Miles Away

Gardner Pilot Academy

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
30 Athol St|2.60 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|2.62 Miles Away

Bay Cove Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
156 Lawton St|2.62 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|2.65 Miles Away

St Herman of Alaska Christian School

--
Private|Grades KG–8
62 Harvard Ave|2.70 Miles Away

Transit

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

45 Beacon St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

454 Broadway

1.08 miles away|21 min walk
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Transit

45 Beacon St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

454 Broadway

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

51 Bow St

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

130 Western Ave

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

Amory Street

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2 miles away|39 min walk

Babcock Street - Harry Agganis Way Pleasant St

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

Babcock Street

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

2.18 miles away|42 min walk

Babcock Street - Babcock St

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

235 Highland Ave

2.27 miles away|44 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

529 Main St

2.32 miles away|45 min walk

263 Highland Ave

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

2.39 miles away|46 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

2.39 miles away|46 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

2.4 miles away|47 min walk

Back Bay - 167 Dartmouth St

2.4 miles away|47 min walk

Arlington

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (Tracks 5 and 7)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (Tracks 5 and 7)

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

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

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (North)

2.45 miles away|47 min walk

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

2.45 miles away|47 min walk

Back Bay

2.46 miles away|48 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (South)

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

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

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

2.48 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

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

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

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

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

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

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Tracks 1 and 3)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Tracks 1 and 3)

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

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

2.58 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

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

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ The Fenway

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

Assembly

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 281 Broadway

The Port, located in Middlesex County, MA, is a dynamic district blending innovation and tradition. Known for its proximity to prestigious universities like MIT and Harvard, the area attracts a diverse community of students and professionals. Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including trendy cafes, eclectic eateries, and vibrant arts venues. Parks and recreational spaces offer tranquil retreats, while nearby Kendall Square is a tech hub with cutting-edge offerings. Convenient public transportation options, such as the MBTA Red Line, provide seamless connectivity to surrounding areas, making commuting hassle-free.

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Neighbourhood Description

The Port, located in Middlesex County, MA, is a dynamic district blending innovation and tradition. Known for its proximity to prestigious universities like MIT and Harvard, the area attracts a diverse community of students and professionals. Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including trendy cafes, eclectic eateries, and vibrant arts venues. Parks and recreational spaces offer tranquil retreats, while nearby Kendall Square is a tech hub with cutting-edge offerings. Convenient public transportation options, such as the MBTA Red Line, provide seamless connectivity to surrounding areas, making commuting hassle-free.

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281 Broadway Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

9.65%

15–29 Years

37.04%

30–44 Years

27.47%

45–59 Years

11.48%

60+ Years

14.35%

Commute

22.63%

Transit

22.18%

Walk

22.52%

Drive

9.43%

Bike

Housing Ownership

32.03%

Owner Occupied

67.97%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
24.39%
Multi Family
3.36%
Single Person
35.78%
Multi Person
64.22%

Average Income

Household:$9,848,492.85 /yr

Individual:$6,327,384.44 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.49%
High School College7.03%
Diploma2.15%
Post Graduate45.75%
Others13.57%
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Education

Diploma2.15%
Post Graduate45.75%
Others13.57%
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