$725,000
SOLD AUG 30, 2016
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,597 Sq Ft
1880 Built

Recently Sold

$454 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

129 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2016

Natural light abounds in this spacious 2BR, 2BA condo within a majestic building just steps to Davis Square, Porter Square, the Red Line T Station, the Minuteman Bike Path, and numerous shopping and restaurant venues. This top-floor, corner unit home offers a gracious common entrance foyer, contemporary open floor plan, 9-foot ceilings, well proportioned rooms, basement storage area, large landscaped common yard with fountain and patio area, and off-street parking space plus guest parking area. Open House Saturday, 12 Noon - 1:00 PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Griffin

Compass Listed on: 03/23/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Holmes

Meridian Realty Group LLC

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,897

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Wood
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • No Units: 7
  • Unit Building: 7

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2016
Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Packer Janet Est
Bought by
Ruser Vera and Ruser John
Seller's Agent
Paul Griffin
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Eric Holmes
Meridian Realty Group LLC
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.2%
Current Estimated Value
$1,241,298

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$516,298
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Outstanding Balance
$465,639
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$775,659

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2006
Sold by
Packer Ft and Packer Janet
Bought by
Packer Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2006
Sold by
Packer Ft and Packer Janet S
Bought by
Packer Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $725,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $580,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $440,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $230,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $412,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Rented $5,150 0.0% --
04/09/2024 04/09/24 For Rent $5,150 0.0% --
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Under Contract -- -- --
03/29/2024 03/29/24 For Rent $5,150 0.0% --
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Sold $725,000 -3.2% $454 / Sq Ft
07/30/2016 07/30/16 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Price Changed $749,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
05/06/2016 05/06/16 For Sale $749,000 -6.3% $469 / Sq Ft
04/22/2016 04/22/16 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2016 03/23/16 For Sale $799,000 -- $500 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,897 $1,086,100 $0 $1,086,100
2024 $6,506 $1,099,000 $0 $1,099,000
2023 $6,001 $1,024,000 $0 $1,024,000
2022 $5,979 $1,010,000 $0 $1,010,000
2021 $5,824 $995,600 $0 $995,600
2020 $5,490 $954,700 $0 $954,700
2019 $5,268 $886,900 $0 $886,900
2018 $5,129 $815,400 $0 $815,400
2017 $5,650 $870,600 $0 $870,600
2016 $5,475 $783,300 $0 $783,300
2015 $5,421 $693,200 $0 $693,200
2014 $5,335 $636,600 $0 $636,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71976714

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000182-000000-000057-000007