NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,953,000 - $3,120,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,915 Sq Ft
$1,256/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2023

Last sale price $2,220,000 $1,159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,478/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2023

Moments from Harvard Sq, this lovely home is 1 of 12 surrounding Shady Hill Sq. This property & the beautiful green space were originally built in 1915 to house Harvard faculty. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by high ceilings, original hardwood floors, & a fireplaced living room. The adjoining dining room overlooks the back garden & is open to the kitchen. Complimented by a breakfast bar, the updated kitchen is ideal for entertaining & cooking. Off the kitchen is a mudroom leading to the large private garden. The second floor has 2 generously sized bedrooms & a smaller 3rd bedroom with a sweet deck. The top floor has the primary bedroom & a second smaller bedroom, perfect for a home office. Central air, laundry & storage, parking for 1 car, & shared guest parking, round out this offering. Live close to shops, restaurants, groceries, Harvard, MIT, and the red & green line MBTA stations. A rare opportunity to own a home on this historic square! Offers due Tuesday, 3/28 at Noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Denman Group

Compass Listed on: 03/21/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Myra Von Turkovich

Leading Edge Real Estate

Leading Edge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,599

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 3,940 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Private Streets
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,915 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Utility Room with Study Area

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 418984

Community Details

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,599

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Study
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Microwave,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1915
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1135.77
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1159.27
  • MAIN SO: AN4643

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Slate, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1000
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • REQD OWN ASSOCIATION: No
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 418984
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3940
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 999
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6598.73
  • Tax Book Number: 99999

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Tarbet Natalie F
Bought by
Viterna Jocelyn S and Beckfield Jason W
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$2,406,057

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$514,250
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1993
Sold by
Frohock Natalie B
Bought by
Tarbet Natalie F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Viterna Jocelyn S $935,000 --
Tarbet Natalie F $40,000 --
Tarbet Natalie F $40,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harvey Steven $1,776,000
Closed Beckfield Jason W $690,000
Closed Viterna Jocelyn S $514,250
Closed Tarbet Natalie F $40,000
Previous Owner Tarbet Natalie F $50,000
Previous Owner Tarbet Natalie F $40,000
Previous Owner Tarbet Natalie F $22,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2023 05/11/23 Sold $2,220,000 +2.1% $1,159 / Sq Ft
03/29/2023 03/29/23 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2023 03/21/23 For Sale $2,175,000 -- $1,136 / 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 $10,673 $1,680,800 $958,700 $722,100
2024 $9,894 $1,671,200 $979,900 $691,300
2023 $9,183 $1,567,000 $970,100 $596,900
2022 $9,049 $1,528,600 $1,000,100 $528,500
2021 $8,505 $1,453,800 $960,100 $493,700
2020 $7,999 $1,391,100 $923,100 $468,000
2019 $7,208 $1,213,400 $779,000 $434,400
2018 $7,347 $1,168,100 $767,300 $400,800
2017 $7,229 $1,113,800 $732,400 $381,400
2016 $7,062 $1,010,300 $644,100 $366,200
2015 $7,288 $932,000 $604,600 $327,400
2014 $7,578 $904,300 $581,300 $323,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73089502

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000146A-000000-000144