136 5th St Cambridge, MA 02141
East Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,072,000 - $1,421,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,173
Sq Ft
1,307
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Fenced Yard
- Patio
- 1-minute walk to Hurley Street Park
About This Home
As of December 2019Residential side street near MIT & Kendall Sq. medical, pharmaceutical, & high-tech centers, & Red Line connecting to MGH, Boston's legal, financial, & retail districts. Attached 1993 single-family designed by celebrated architect. East, south, & west exposures. Beautifully crafted. Open living/dining room, many windows to capture abundant natural light, hardwood floors, & built-in bookshelves. Intelligently configured use of spaces. Lovely entertaining areas & 2 good-size bedrooms. Full basement houses utilities -including central AC - lots of space for storage & workshop. Rear private garden for warm-weather dining, & inviting opportunity for a gardener. Design received 1994 AIA New England Housing Design Award & 1994 Boston Society of Architects Design Award. Published in Boston Globe, Metropolitan Home, Progressive Architecture, Buildings of Massachusetts, & AIA Guide to Boston. Roof, furnace, & Bosch dishwasher new in past 2 years.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,900
Year Built
- Built in 1993
Lot Details
- Year Round Access
- Fenced Yard
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Water Holding Tank
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Basement
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 31, 2019
Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Albert Jacob
Bought by
Suess Daniel L and Pelch Michael
Seller's Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Currier, Lane & Young
Compass
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,031,000
Premium/Discount to List
$136,000
15.2%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,781
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.03%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$89,107
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Estimated Equity
$1,123,860
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 25, 1991
Sold by
Est L Grace-Coleman
Bought by
Albert Jacob
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suess Daniel L | $1,031,000 | None Available | |
| Albert Jacob | $27,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Suess Daniel L | $100,000 | |
| Closed | Suess Daniel L | $50,000 | |
| Open | Suess Daniel L | $824,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Albert Jacob | $75,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Albert Jacob | $35,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2019 12/20/19 | Sold | $1,031,000 | +15.2% | $879 / Sq Ft |
| 11/07/2019 11/07/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31/2019 10/31/19 | For Sale | $895,000 | -- | $763 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,900 | $929,200 | $468,300 | $460,900 |
| 2024 | $5,659 | $955,900 | $514,700 | $441,200 |
| 2023 | $5,045 | $860,900 | $479,500 | $381,400 |
| 2022 | $5,024 | $848,600 | $514,900 | $333,700 |
| 2021 | $4,648 | $794,600 | $494,300 | $300,300 |
| 2020 | $4,499 | $782,400 | $498,000 | $284,400 |
| 2019 | $4,403 | $741,300 | $488,400 | $252,900 |
| 2018 | $4,065 | $646,300 | $405,100 | $241,200 |
| 2017 | $3,814 | $587,700 | $362,200 | $225,500 |
| 2016 | $3,419 | $489,100 | $283,500 | $205,600 |
| 2015 | $3,334 | $426,400 | $243,000 | $183,400 |
| 2014 | $2,998 | $357,700 | $188,200 | $169,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Seller's Agent in 2019
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Compass
(617) 240-0799
2 in this area
260 Total Sales
-
Currier, Lane & Young
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Currier, Lane & Young
Compass
(617) 871-9190
6 in this area
519 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72586835
APN: CAMB-000026-000000-000072
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