15 Madison St Unit 3 Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood Nine NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $860,422 - $917,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,054
Sq Ft
1912
Built
About This Home
As of November 2015Delightful top floor two-bedroom outside Harvard Square overlooking Observatory Hill. Welcoming living room and dining room, each with big bay windows. Period detail throughout, including well-preserved woodwork and several stained glass windows. Bright and cheerful updated kitchen with natural wood cabinets, granite counters and corner sink. Spacious in-unit laundry room. Inviting large covered front and back porches with treetop views, ideal for entertaining. Two good-size bedrooms with generous closets. Highlights here include 8'-6" ceiling height; hardwood fir floors; original dining room built-in hutch; French doors; several ceiling fans; new (2015) hot water tank and refrigerator; handy private front hall closet outside entrance door; basement storage; access to common yard. Enjoy easy access to Observatory Hill, Huron Village and Harvard Square. A truly special Cambridge home.
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 10, 2015
Closed on
Nov 5, 2015
Sold by
Cocks Elijah and Jackson Christie
Bought by
Woodrum Anne
Seller's Agent
Charles Cherney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Andrew McKinney
Donnelly + Co.
List Price
$580,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
6.9%
Total Days on Market
5
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
$276,106
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.91%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Outstanding Balance
$75,027
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$821,079
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Sundue Richard P and Sundue Sharon B
Bought by
Jackson Christie and Cocks Elijah
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 2001
Sold by
Hazel F Orenstein Nt
Bought by
Sundue Richard P and Sundue Sharon B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 1996
Sold by
Culman Peter B
Bought by
Nelson Nancy J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 26, 1992
Sold by
Hume Ellen H
Bought by
Culman Peter B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 1, 1989
Sold by
Ratzki Mario
Bought by
Humb Ellen H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 3, 1987
Sold by
Bell Michael A
Bought by
Kopperl Hendrik B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 5, 1987
Sold by
Kamikaze Tr
Bought by
Ratzki Mario
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrum Anne | $620,000 | -- | |
| Jackson Christie | $430,000 | -- | |
| Sundue Richard P | $385,000 | -- | |
| Nelson Nancy J | $192,000 | -- | |
| Culman Peter B | $188,000 | -- | |
| Humb Ellen H | $205,000 | -- | |
| Kopperl Hendrik B | $196,000 | -- | |
| Ratzki Mario | $163,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Woodrum Anne | $170,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ratzki Mario | $252,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Jackson Christie | $330,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sundue Richard P | $322,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Sundue Richard P | $20,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ratzki Mario | $275,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2015 11/05/15 | Sold | $620,000 | +6.9% | $588 / Sq Ft |
| 09/15/2015 09/15/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/10/2015 09/10/15 | For Sale | $580,000 | -- | $550 / 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 | $4,987 | $785,400 | $0 | $785,400 |
| 2024 | $4,615 | $779,600 | $0 | $779,600 |
| 2023 | $4,428 | $755,600 | $0 | $755,600 |
| 2022 | $4,410 | $745,000 | $0 | $745,000 |
| 2021 | $4,317 | $737,900 | $0 | $737,900 |
| 2020 | $4,179 | $726,700 | $0 | $726,700 |
| 2019 | $3,999 | $673,300 | $0 | $673,300 |
| 2018 | $3,882 | $617,100 | $0 | $617,100 |
| 2017 | $3,748 | $577,500 | $0 | $577,500 |
| 2016 | $3,645 | $521,400 | $0 | $521,400 |
| 2015 | $3,603 | $460,800 | $0 | $460,800 |
| 2014 | $3,542 | $422,700 | $0 | $422,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Charles Cherney
Seller's Agent in 2015
Charles Cherney
Compass
(617) 733-8937
12 in this area
155 Total Sales
-
Andrew McKinney
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Andrew McKinney
Donnelly + Co.
(617) 501-0233
176 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71901786
APN: CAMB-000227-000000-000016-000003
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