NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $494,000 - $583,000

-- Bed
1 Bath
353 Sq Ft
$265/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 29, 2021

Last sale price $453,000 $1,283 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,298/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 2-minute walk to Cooper Square Park
  • Central Heating

About This Home

As of July 2021

A classic Cambridge residence at "The Castle" – just a few blocks from Harvard Square. Romantic top floor studio with wood-burning fireplace in light-filled living room area. Southwest exposure with many leaded glass windows allowing sunlight in year round. Efficient updated kitchen with soapstone countertop, stainless steel Bertazzoni gas range and Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher. Beautifully renovated bathroom with rain shower and soaking tub. Additional highlights include high ceilings; sleeping alcove; larger closets and private storage; and inspirational views of Harvard. The ultimate pied-a-terre. Enjoy cafes and fine dining nearby, as well as easy access to Harvard & MIT and Central Square & Harvard Square.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Cherney

Compass Listed on: 05/20/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharon Tang

U3 Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

HOA Fees

  • $265 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,800

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$265 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Low-Rise, Courtyard
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1410.76
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 412
  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Street, Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1909

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Fourth Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • No Rooms: 2
  • Kitchen: On Level: Fourth Floor
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Laundry Features: Common, In Building
  • Living Room: On Level: Fourth Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: AN3022
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 353.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: City View(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central Heat, Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 265.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: referred to as "The Castle"

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 405600.00
  • Page: 560
  • Zoning: res.

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2426.39
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 406648
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • No Units: 60

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Jul 23, 2021
Sold by
Kelner Ft
Bought by
Chen Lucy X and Chen Michael
Seller's Agent
Charles Cherney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Tang
U3 Realty, LLC
List Price
$498,000
Sold Price
$453,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-9.04%
Current Estimated Value
$533,796

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,796
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2016
Sold by
Szafran Yvonne and Kelner Robert
Bought by
Kelner Ft

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2015
Closed on
Nov 10, 2015
Sold by
Adams Elizabeth
Bought by
Szafran Yvonne and Kelner Robert
Seller's Agent
Nichole Savenor
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lawrence O'connor
Sterling Beacon Hill
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
7.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2008
Sold by
Cannizzaro-Byrne Nina
Bought by
Adams Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1996
Sold by
Tullygarley Rt and Brownell Ruth M
Bought by
Cannizzaro-Byrne Nina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,750
Interest Rate
7.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1989
Sold by
Coffield Mary
Bought by
Tullygarley Rt

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,000
Interest Rate
10.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Lucy X $453,000 None Available
Kelner Ft -- --
Szafran Yvonne $285,000 --
Adams Elizabeth $219,000 --
Cannizzaro-Byrne Nina $65,000 --
Tullygarley Rt $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Szafran Yvonne $213,750
Previous Owner Tullygarley Rt $48,750
Previous Owner Tullygarley Rt $56,000
Closed Tullygarley Rt $4,414
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Sold $453,000 -9.0% $1,283 / Sq Ft
06/05/2021 06/05/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $498,000 +74.7% $1,411 / Sq Ft
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Sold $285,000 +7.5% $807 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/29/2015 09/29/15 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2015 09/24/15 For Sale $265,000 -- $751 / 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 $2,800 $440,900 $0 $440,900
2024 $2,555 $431,600 $0 $431,600
2023 $2,413 $411,800 $0 $411,800
2022 $2,424 $409,500 $0 $409,500
2021 $2,373 $405,600 $0 $405,600
2020 $2,226 $387,200 $0 $387,200
2019 $2,132 $359,000 $0 $359,000
2018 $2,113 $329,100 $0 $329,100
2017 $1,984 $305,700 $0 $305,700
2016 $1,799 $257,300 $0 $257,300
2015 $1,780 $227,600 $0 $227,600
2014 $1,702 $203,100 $0 $203,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72835022

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000116-000000-000083-000412