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5 Lamson Pl

5 Lamson Place, Cambridge, MA, 02139

YEAR BUILT

1873

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

474-1,829 sqft

Description

5 Lamson Pl is a two-story condominium originally constructed in 1873. Recognized for its historical architecture, the building offers a mix of 1, 2, and 4-bedroom units. Located in the heart of Cambridge, MA, this property is strategically positioned to provide effortless connectivity and access to various urban amenities. Residents benefit from the proximity to public transportation, contributing to convenient travel across the city. Accessibility to major highways further enhances the building's connectivity, making it ideal for commuters. The neighborhood includes nearby parks that offer green spaces and recreational opportunities. Additionally, places of worship are easily accessible, providing spiritual and community engagement options. All units have access to hot water, ensuring comfort and convenience. While the building itself doesn't offer a vast range of modern amenities typical of high-rise developments, its location compensates by connecting residents with a vibrant urban environment rich in culture and activity. 5 Lamson Pl is an excellent representation of historical charm combined with urban accessibility, appealing to those who appreciate a blend of heritage architecture with modern urban living conveniences.

Building ImageMLS ID #73308582
Building ImageMLS ID #73308582
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5 Lamson Pl

5 Lamson Place, Cambridge, MA, 02139

YEAR BUILT

1873

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

474-1,829 sqft

Description

5 Lamson Pl is a two-story condominium originally constructed in 1873. Recognized for its historical architecture, the building offers a mix of 1, 2, and 4-bedroom units. Located in the heart of Cambridge, MA, this property is strategically positioned to provide effortless connectivity and access to various urban amenities. Residents benefit from the proximity to public transportation, contributing to convenient travel across the city. Accessibility to major highways further enhances the building's connectivity, making it ideal for commuters. The neighborhood includes nearby parks that offer green spaces and recreational opportunities. Additionally, places of worship are easily accessible, providing spiritual and community engagement options. All units have access to hot water, ensuring comfort and convenience. While the building itself doesn't offer a vast range of modern amenities typical of high-rise developments, its location compensates by connecting residents with a vibrant urban environment rich in culture and activity. 5 Lamson Pl is an excellent representation of historical charm combined with urban accessibility, appealing to those who appreciate a blend of heritage architecture with modern urban living conveniences.

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Description

5 Lamson Pl is a two-story condominium originally constructed in 1873. Recognized for its historical architecture, the building offers a mix of 1, 2, and 4-bedroom units. Located in the heart of Cambridge, MA, this property is strategically positioned to provide effortless connectivity and access to various urban amenities. Residents benefit from the proximity to public transportation, contributing to convenient travel across the city. Accessibility to major highways further enhances the building's connectivity, making it ideal for commuters. The neighborhood includes nearby parks that offer green spaces and recreational opportunities. Additionally, places of worship are easily accessible, providing spiritual and community engagement options. All units have access to hot water, ensuring comfort and convenience. While the building itself doesn't offer a vast range of modern amenities typical of high-rise developments, its location compensates by connecting residents with a vibrant urban environment rich in culture and activity. 5 Lamson Pl is an excellent representation of historical charm combined with urban accessibility, appealing to those who appreciate a blend of heritage architecture with modern urban living conveniences.

5 Lamson Pl Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price-
Avg. Sale Price$470,550($993/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market96 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market96 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly

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Unit Availability

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5 Lamson Pl Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 1147401952025-02-04
MLS#: 73308582 		Closed$470,550
Unit 3390721432018-06-29
MLS#: 72329871 		Closed$790,000
Unit 2 & 32 & 3182943972007-11-29
MLS#: 70636693 		Closed$600,000
Unit 1
1

0 Beds

1 Baths

474 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-02-04Closed$470,550
MLS#: 73308582
Days On Market95
Unit 2 & 3
2 & 3

4 Beds

3 Baths

1829 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2007-11-29Closed$600,000
MLS#: 70636693
Days On Market97
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

907 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-06-29Closed$790,000
MLS#: 72329871
Days On Market43
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Amenities

Living at 5 Lamson Pl offers several essential amenities that ensure your day-to-day life is hassle-free. With hot water included, you won’t have to worry about those chilly mornings. The building enjoys convenient highway access, making your commute a breeze, while public transportation is just a stone’s throw away for those days you prefer not to drive. For nature lovers, nearby parks provide a perfect escape to unwind, and being close to a house of worship adds a sense of community rooted in shared values.

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Amenities Description

Living at 5 Lamson Pl offers several essential amenities that ensure your day-to-day life is hassle-free. With hot water included, you won’t have to worry about those chilly mornings. The building enjoys convenient highway access, making your commute a breeze, while public transportation is just a stone’s throw away for those days you prefer not to drive. For nature lovers, nearby parks provide a perfect escape to unwind, and being close to a house of worship adds a sense of community rooted in shared values.

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

It's important to know that 5 Lamson Pl upholds certain building policies, designed to maintain a welcoming environment for everyone. These policies aid in fostering a sense of community, outlining shared responsibilities and expectations among 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)
5 Lamson Pl$993/sqft.$3 /sqft.
43 Essex$955/sqft.$4 /sqft.
221 Harvard St$934/sqft.$3 /sqft.
213 Harvard St$966/sqft.$3 /sqft.
33 Inman$1,097/sqft.$3 /sqft.
26 Inman St$756/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

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Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|0.04 miles away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|0.31 miles away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|0.35 miles away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|0.63 miles away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|0.81 miles away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|0.81 miles away
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Schools

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

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

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

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton 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

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.01 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.01 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.05 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.09 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.15 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.15 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.32 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.62 Miles Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.74 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|1.80 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.86 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.89 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.91 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.91 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|1.94 Miles Away

Match Charter Public School

C
Public|Grades PK–12
1001 Commonwealth ...|1.97 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.98 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|2.04 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|2.04 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|2.11 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|2.13 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|2.14 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

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Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|2.14 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|2.17 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|2.19 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|2.22 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|2.25 Miles Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|2.31 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|2.33 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|2.33 Miles Away

Gardner Pilot Academy

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
30 Athol St|2.37 Miles Away

Bay Cove Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
156 Lawton St|2.40 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|2.41 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|2.45 Miles Away

St Herman of Alaska Christian School

--
Private|Grades KG–8
62 Harvard Ave|2.47 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|2.49 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|2.49 Miles Away

German International School Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
57 Holton St|2.51 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|2.59 Miles Away

Edward Devotion School

B
Public|Grades KG–8
345 Harvard St|2.60 Miles Away

Transit

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

45 Beacon St

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.94 miles away|19 min walk

454 Broadway

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk
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Transit

45 Beacon St

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.94 miles away|19 min walk

454 Broadway

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

51 Bow St

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

130 Western Ave

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

Amory Street

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Babcock Street - Harry Agganis Way Pleasant St

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Babcock Street

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Babcock Street - Babcock St

2 miles away|39 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

2.09 miles away|41 min walk

235 Highland Ave

2.3 miles away|44 min walk

263 Highland Ave

2.38 miles away|46 min walk

Back Bay - 167 Dartmouth St

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (Tracks 5 and 7)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (Tracks 5 and 7)

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

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Underpass to Copley Place

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Transit

Back Bay - Underpass to Copley Place

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

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2.51 miles away|49 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (North)

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Back Bay - Dartmouth St (North)

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

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2.52 miles away|49 min walk

Arlington

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ The Fenway

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay

2.53 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (South)

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

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2.54 miles away|49 min walk

529 Main St

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Garage

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Back Bay - Garage

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

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

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

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2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

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

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

367 Western Ave opp Brighton Mills Mall

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

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

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

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

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Tracks 1 and 3)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Tracks 1 and 3)

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

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

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 5 Lamson Pl

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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5 Lamson Pl Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

9.47%

15–29 Years

38.75%

30–44 Years

26.62%

45–59 Years

11.2%

60+ Years

13.96%

Commute

22.44%

Transit

22.79%

Walk

22.17%

Drive

9.37%

Bike

Housing Ownership

32.15%

Owner Occupied

67.85%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
24.59%
Multi Family
3.33%
Single Person
35.69%
Multi Person
64.31%

Average Income

Household:$9,548,413.6 /yr

Individual:$6,194,471.41 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.53%
High School College6.79%
Diploma2.12%
Post Graduate46.29%
Others13.28%
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Education

Diploma2.12%
Post Graduate46.29%
Others13.28%
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