
1530 Cambridge St Unit 3 Cambridge, MA 02139
Mid-Cambridge NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of July 2020An ideal spot to live the car-free life. This warm & welcoming 2 bed condo is situated between Harvard & Inman Squares, making it a quick jaunt to many of Cambridge's historic landmarks. Turn left out of the front door and soon find yourself surrounded by the rich cultural life in and around Harvard; turn right and head toward the hip, vibrant energy and culinary joys of Inman Square, just a few blocks away. This home is classic Cambridge, w/ high ceilings & warm hardwood floors. The many large windows and skylights bring in plentiful light. The updated eat-in kitchen, w/ stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets and a tiled backsplash, spills through french doors to a back porch oasis, surrounded by lush greenery that belies the urban excitement of this location. Clever use of the 865 square feet provides for an additional room ideal as a study or playroom, as well as in-unit laundry. Also convenient to MIT, Cambridge Hospital, MBTA bus lines, and the gorgeous Cambridge Main Library.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/10/2016

Last Buyer's Agent
Nathan Ingham
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$4,463
Year Built
1892
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 2
- Unit Placement: Upper
- Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
- Other Agent: 1.00
- Lead Paint: Yes
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1892
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 8X13
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor
- Kitchen: Second Floor, 14X12
- Laundry Room: Second Floor
- Living Room: Second Floor, 13X13
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 14X12
- Master Bedroom Description: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood
- Oth1 Room Name: Study
- Oth1 Dimen: 9X7
- Oth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
- Oth1 Level: Second Floor
- No Living Levels: 1
Exterior Features
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Fenced Yard
Garage/Parking
- Parking: On Street Permit
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
- Heat Zones: 1
- Hot Water: Tank
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Water: City/Town Water
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping
- Management: Owner Association
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- No Units: 4
- Unit Building: 3
Fee Information
- Fee Interval: Monthly
Schools
- Elementary School: Lottery
- Middle School: Lottery
- High School: Crls
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: 112-29-3
- Zoning: C1
- Lot: 3
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Condominium Deed | $743,000 | None Available | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $176,000 | -- | |
Deed | $165,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $668,700 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $299,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $300,600 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $309,500 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $298,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $35,250 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $140,800 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $65,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $78,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/21/2020 07/21/20 | Sold | $743,000 | -0.7% | $859 / Sq Ft |
06/06/2020 06/06/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/30/2020 05/30/20 | For Sale | $748,000 | 0.0% | $865 / Sq Ft |
05/27/2020 05/27/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/13/2020 05/13/20 | For Sale | $748,000 | +16.9% | $865 / Sq Ft |
07/28/2016 07/28/16 | Sold | $640,000 | +16.8% | $740 / Sq Ft |
05/18/2016 05/18/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/10/2016 05/10/16 | For Sale | $548,000 | -- | $634 / Sq Ft |
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 | $4,463 | $702,900 | $0 | $702,900 |
2024 | $4,088 | $690,500 | $0 | $690,500 |
2023 | $4,017 | $685,500 | $0 | $685,500 |
2022 | $4,001 | $675,800 | $0 | $675,800 |
2021 | $3,916 | $669,400 | $0 | $669,400 |
2020 | $3,782 | $657,800 | $0 | $657,800 |
2019 | $3,620 | $609,500 | $0 | $609,500 |
2018 | $1,404 | $558,600 | $0 | $558,600 |
2017 | $3,265 | $503,100 | $0 | $503,100 |
2016 | $3,132 | $448,100 | $0 | $448,100 |
2015 | $3,097 | $396,000 | $0 | $396,000 |
2014 | $2,894 | $345,400 | $0 | $345,400 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2020
Lauren Holleran Team
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 913-2203
47 in this area
323 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Alberto Ovalle
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 564-1727
8 in this area
36 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Jose Rojas
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(617) 513-0316
1 in this area
74 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2016
Lauren Holleran
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 913-2203
6 in this area
24 Total Sales
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N
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Nathan Ingham
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72002849

APN: CAMB-000112-000000-000029-000003
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