$510,000
SOLD DEC 3, 2024
-- Bed
1 Bath
345 Sq Ft
$305/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,478 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Tennis Courts
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool
  • 1-minute walk to Cooper Square Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

South-facing alcove studio at The Castle, an architecturally enchanting 1909 building at the crest of Dana Hill, just a half mile to Harvard Yard or the Central Square red line T. This recently refreshed unit retains many of its original character details – window bay with leaded glass windows, decorative fireplace with mantel, maple floors, and five-panel doors. The kitchen features new cabinetry and quartz counters, a gas stove, and a new refrigerator. Walk-in closet, private basement storage, common laundry room, professionally managed. A perfect perch from which to enjoy Cambridge.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Team - Real Estate Advisors

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 11/13/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Klein

Engel & Volkers Newton

Engel & Volkers Newton

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,792

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

HOA Fees

  • $305 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 345 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00116 L:0008300303,406659

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 59 Units
  • Ten Dana Trust, Aka The Castle Community

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,792

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$305 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Y
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 345
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1414.49
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1478.26
  • MAIN SO: AN4462

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Courtyard
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Common
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 305
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 303
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00116 L:0008300303,406659
  • Zoning: C1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 538
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2792
  • Tax Book Number: 59747

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 59
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2024
Closed on
Nov 21, 2024
Sold by
Danberg Cambridge Rt and Danberg
Bought by
Harris-Hagg Nicole B
Seller's Agent
The Team - Real Estate Advisors
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Eric Klein
Engel & Volkers Newton
List Price
$488,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
4.51%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$515,444

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,444
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.31%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2012
Closed on
Aug 13, 2012
Sold by
Steele Carol K
Bought by
Danberg Cambridge Rt and Danberg
Seller's Agent
Charles Smith
Charles Smith REALTOR®
Buyer's Agent
Peter Doyle
Doyle's Real Estate
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$241,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2005
Sold by
Preyer Kathryn Conway and Preyer P
Bought by
Steele Carol K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,800
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1996
Sold by
Shimojo Shusuke
Bought by
Preyer Kathryn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1990
Sold by
Raff George J
Bought by
Shusuke Shimojo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
10.03%
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
Condominium Deed $510,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $510,000 None Available
Deed $241,000 --
Deed $241,000 --
Deed $223,500 --
Deed $223,500 --
Deed $67,000 --
Deed $67,000 --
Deed $65,000 --
Deed $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $178,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $35,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Sold $510,000 +4.5% $1,478 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $488,000 +102.5% $1,414 / Sq Ft
08/13/2012 08/13/12 Sold $241,000 +0.8% $699 / Sq Ft
07/03/2012 07/03/12 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2012 06/29/12 For Sale $239,000 -- $693 / 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 $3,065 $482,600 $0 $482,600
2024 $2,792 $471,600 $0 $471,600
2023 $2,601 $443,900 $0 $443,900
2022 $2,611 $441,000 $0 $441,000
2021 $2,555 $436,800 $0 $436,800
2020 $2,398 $417,000 $0 $417,000
2019 $2,296 $386,600 $0 $386,600
2018 $2,278 $354,500 $0 $354,500
2017 $2,122 $327,000 $0 $327,000
2016 $1,994 $285,200 $0 $285,200
2015 $1,973 $252,300 $0 $252,300
2014 $1,886 $225,100 $0 $225,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73312305

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000116-000000-000083-000303