288 Western Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
5 bd 4 ba 1,897 sqft Built 1903 condos
Most recent sale
$1,220,000
Jun 24, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Listing removed | $5,500 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Listed for rent | $1,500 | You Got Listings |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Price changed for rent | $5,500 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Listed for rent | $6,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Sold | $1,220,000 | MLS #72961887 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Price changed | $1,280,000 | MLS #72961887 |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Listed | $1,480,000 | MLS #72961887 |
| Oct 26, 2014 | Listing removed | $965,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 25, 2014 | Listed | $965,000 | MLS #71719265 |
| Mar 20, 2006 | Sold | $540,000 | MLS #70233593 |
| Jul 30, 2005 | Listing removed | $629,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 30, 2005 | Listed | $575,000 | MLS #70233593 |
| May 6, 2005 | Listed | $629,000 | MLS #70187132 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,137,700 | — | $1,137,700 | $6,656 |
| 2020 | $1,078,700 | — | $1,078,700 | $6,203 |
| 2019 | $1,001,500 | — | $1,001,500 | $5,949 |
| 2018 | $919,800 | — | $919,800 | $5,786 |
| 2017 | $876,400 | — | $876,400 | $5,688 |
| 2016 | $813,200 | — | $813,200 | $5,684 |
| 2015 | $721,400 | — | $721,400 | $5,641 |
| 2014 | $663,800 | — | $663,800 | $5,563 |
| 2006 | $570,700 | — | $570,700 | $4,212 |
| 2005 | $570,000 | — | $570,000 | $4,435 |
Property facts
Year built
1903
Property type
condos
Stories
2
Beds
5
Baths
4
Living area
1,897 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
02139
City
Cambridge
Street
Western Ave
Coordinates
42.36439, -71.11259
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,501
Gross rental yield
5.41%
Implied cap rate
3.52%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 288 Western Ave last sell?
288 Western Ave most recently sold on Jun 24, 2022 for $1,220,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 288 Western Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 288 Western Ave (year 2021) is $1,137,700 with $6,656 in property tax.
How does 288 Western Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.7% below the last sale price of $1,220,000.
When was 288 Western Ave built?
288 Western Ave was built in 1903.
How does 288 Western Ave compare to others on Western Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Western Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Western Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 288 Western Ave?
288 Western Ave is a 5 bed, 4 bath, 1,897 sqft condos.
Is 288 Western Ave a flip candidate?
No — 288 Western Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 288 Western Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 288 Western Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.1%
Implied 1-yr
-4.6%
2026 Q1
$1.43M
2026 Q2
$1.41M
ZIP 02139 — Median Price History + Forecast
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