$600,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2013

1580 Massachusetts Ave Unit 8B Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,006 Sq Ft
1978 Built

Recently Sold

$596 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2013

Fabulous location near Cambridge Common, 5 minute walk to Harvard Square and Harvard Yard. Top Floor Condo with living/dining room, gleaming parquet floors throughout . Beautiful Brick Fireplace in Living room, 3 season interior balcony, Master Bedroom with a walk-in closet and bathroom with a shower stall. Extremely well maintained building with a resident superintendent and laundry facilities on each floor. This Condo has a covered parking space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stanley Lastoff

Porter Square Realty Listed on: 03/07/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Cherney

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,304

Year Built

1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 8
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Insulation: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: First Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room: First Floor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: 1580 House Condominium
  • Association Fee Includes: Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Water
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Resident Superintendent
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 49
  • Unit Building: 8B

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2013
Closed on
May 23, 2013
Sold by
Fong Vanessa L
Bought by
Berkhofer 4Th Robert F and Hadden Sally E
Seller's Agent
Stanley Lastoff
Porter Square Realty
Buyer's Agent
Charles Cherney
Compass
List Price
$579,900
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
3.47%
Current Estimated Value
$1,039,050

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$439,050
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$285,958
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$753,092

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2003
Sold by
8B At 1580 Mass Ave Rt and Parker David L
Bought by
Fong Vanessa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1998
Sold by
Whitfield Rt and Tiffin James B
Bought by
8B At 1580 Mass Ave Rt and Parker David L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1993
Sold by
Sheldon David F and Sheldon Judith W
Bought by
Kenney Anne W and Kenny Kathryn B
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $600,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $397,500 --
Land Court Massachusetts $265,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $184,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $262,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $318,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $147,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $12,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Rented $2,650 0.0% --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 For Rent $2,650 -13.1% --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 Rented $3,050 0.0% --
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Under Contract -- -- --
07/12/2016 07/12/16 For Rent $3,050 0.0% --
05/22/2013 05/22/13 Sold $600,000 +3.5% $596 / Sq Ft
03/14/2013 03/14/13 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2013 03/07/13 For Sale $579,900 -- $576 / 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 $5,304 $835,200 $0 $835,200
2024 $4,892 $826,300 $0 $826,300
2023 $4,716 $804,800 $0 $804,800
2022 $4,555 $794,000 $0 $794,000
2021 $4,555 $778,600 $0 $778,600
2020 $4,389 $763,300 $0 $763,300
2019 $4,219 $710,300 $0 $710,300
2018 $4,220 $654,200 $0 $654,200
2017 $3,927 $605,100 $0 $605,100
2016 $3,840 $549,400 $0 $549,400
2015 $3,817 $488,100 $0 $488,100
2014 $3,748 $447,200 $0 $447,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71491146

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000172-000000-000073-000008B