$495,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2024
1 Bed
1 Bath
541 Sq Ft
$451/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$915 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

226 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Intercom
  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1-minute walk to Cooper Square Park

About This Home

As of June 2024

Beautiful 1st floor apartment close to Harvard Square located in historic building, the Castle. Light-filled, overlooking courtyard. Walking distance to Harvard Square, Central Square and the red line. Beautiful hardwood floors and fireplace. Private deeded storage on-site, storage unit #7, bike storage, and laundry facilities on site. Professionally managed building. Current tenant pays $2200 per month, lease expires end of May 2024.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yannis Tsitsas

#1 Realty Group Listed on: 10/01/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Ed Greable

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,842

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $451 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 541 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Intercom
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 60 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 406699

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 60 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,842

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$451 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street,Front,Ground,Courtyard)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 541
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5380
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 970.24
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 914.97
  • MAIN SO: BB3298

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
  • Association Fee: 451
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 7
  • 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: 406699
  • Zoning: C1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.4
  • Lot Size Area: 1.4
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60893
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 230
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2842
  • Tax Book Number: 57058

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 60
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 13

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Metallidis Aris and Metallidis M
Bought by
Bjornson Harold B and Bjornson Roberta
Seller's Agent
Yannis Tsitsas
#1 Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Ed Greable
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-8.32%
Views
301
Current Estimated Value
$523,577

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,577
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.89%
Original Mortgage
$346,500
Outstanding Balance
$343,893
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$169,973

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2011
Sold by
Brian Fogarty Wall Ret and Fogarty-Wall
Bought by
Metallidis Aris and Metallidis M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,500
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2010
Sold by
Laurence and Laurence Wilma Fogarty
Bought by
Brian Fogarty Wall Ret and Fogarty-Wall

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2006
Sold by
Kirrane Eileen H and Kirrane Frank J
Bought by
Brian H Fogarty-Wall T H and Brian Fogarty

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1990
Sold by
Gray Norma M
Bought by
Kirrane Frank J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
10.17%
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 $495,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $495,000 None Available
Deed $238,000 --
Deed $238,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $289,900 --
Deed $289,900 --
Deed $85,500 --
Deed $85,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $346,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $346,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $178,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $65,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Sold $495,000 -5.7% $915 / Sq Ft
05/15/2024 05/15/24 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Price Changed $524,900 -2.8% $970 / Sq Ft
03/15/2024 03/15/24 For Sale $539,900 0.0% $998 / Sq Ft
01/01/2024 01/01/24 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
12/24/2023 12/24/23 Off Market $495,000 -- --
12/21/2023 12/21/23 Under Contract -- -- --
11/27/2023 11/27/23 Price Changed $2,350 0.0% $4 / Sq Ft
11/27/2023 11/27/23 Price Changed $539,900 0.0% $998 / Sq Ft
11/19/2023 11/19/23 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
10/30/2023 10/30/23 For Sale $549,900 +11.1% $1,016 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Off Market $495,000 -- --
10/01/2023 10/01/23 For Sale $549,900 -- $1,016 / 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 $3,193 $502,800 $0 $502,800
2024 $2,842 $480,100 $0 $480,100
2023 $2,943 $502,300 $0 $502,300
2022 $2,960 $500,000 $0 $500,000
2021 $2,898 $495,300 $0 $495,300
2020 $2,878 $500,500 $0 $500,500
2019 $2,755 $463,800 $0 $463,800
2018 $2,673 $425,000 $0 $425,000
2017 $2,490 $383,700 $0 $383,700
2016 $2,332 $333,600 $0 $333,600
2015 $2,306 $294,900 $0 $294,900
2014 $2,203 $262,900 $0 $262,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73165431

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000116-000000-000083-000007