NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 5th St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02141

East Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $510,000 - $768,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
664 Sq Ft
22.96 Acres

Last Sold May 23, 2019

Last sale price $520,000 $783 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,516/month

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Jogging Path
  • 999,999 Sq Ft lot
  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to Hurley Street Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Large 1 bedroom condo quality for rent in the heart of East Cambridge! Open concept floor plan with hardwood floors throughout. Updated stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and recently renovated bathroom with in-unit laundry. Mini split added in the living room for A/C. Private patio outdoor space. Easy on street parking with permit. Perfect for commuters being just .4 miles to the Red Line at Kendall station and .6 miles from Lechmere station. Easily accessible to major highways.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Alana Federico

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Listed on: 08/03/2023

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Last Renter's Agent

James Meaney

BENJAMIN Apartments + Cityside Homes

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,131

Year Built

  • 1873

Lot Details

  • 22.96

Home Design

  • 664 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,900
  • Property Available on 9/1/23
  • Rent includes water, sewer
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 400711

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,131

Year Built

1873

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2023-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: No
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2900

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 1
  • CoOp Comp: 50%
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1873

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 664
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN5445
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 4.37
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 4.37
  • MAIN SO: AN4224

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 400711
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 999999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2019
Closed on
May 23, 2019
Sold by
Kasdon Henry B
Bought by
Thompson Theodore D
Seller's Agent
Chris Vietor
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
LAURI-JO KOTZEN
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Current Estimated Value
$616,310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,310
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.10%
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2006
Sold by
Shieh Wendy Pinyen
Bought by
Kasdon Henry B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Thompson Theodore D $520,000 --
Kasdon Henry B $496,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Theodore D $364,000
Previous Owner Kasdon Henry B $396,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Under Contract -- -- --
08/03/2023 08/03/23 For Rent $2,900 +3.6% --
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/03/2022 08/03/22 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
05/23/2019 05/23/19 Sold $520,000 0.0% $783 / Sq Ft
03/11/2019 03/11/19 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2019 02/26/19 For Sale $520,000 -- $783 / 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 $3,131 $493,000 $0 $493,000
2024 $2,734 $461,800 $0 $461,800
2023 $2,836 $483,900 $0 $483,900
2022 $2,824 $477,100 $0 $477,100
2021 $2,765 $472,600 $0 $472,600
2020 $2,763 $480,500 $0 $480,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Alana Federico

    Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

    (617) 517-9755

    13 Total Sales

    Alana Federico
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  • J

    Tenant's Agent in 2023

    James Meaney

    BENJAMIN Apartments + Cityside Homes

    1 Total Sale

    James Meaney
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  • Chris Vietor

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Chris Vietor

    eXp Realty

    (617) 909-9669

    128 Total Sales

    Chris Vietor
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    LAURI-JO KOTZEN

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 640-4300

    4 Total Sales

    LAURI-JO KOTZEN
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73143939

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-26 159 1

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02141 East Cambridge

159 5th St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 159 5th St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02141 since 03 August 2023 and is currently priced at $616,310. This property was built in 1873. 159 5th St Unit 1 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and Community Charter School of Cambridge.

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