159 Hancock St Unit 6 Cambridge, MA 02139
Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,090
Sq Ft
1900
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Heating System Uses Steam
- 1-minute walk to Cooper Square Park
- Intercom
About This Home
As of July 2018Location, Location, Location! Historic brick building with rich architectural details located on a tree-lined street with pleasant & easy access to Harvard, MIT, Central or Inman Sq. This third floor unit has lovely period detail & charm, including high ceilings, large sunny bow window in LR & well preserved wood floors. Convenient and centrally located close to T-stops, restaurants, shops, library, Y, park, highways. Enjoy your meals on a private porch off the kitchen. Laundry is in unit and there is a large private storage room in basement. Enjoy the security of a medium sized 17 unit building and a well managed association. Association is smoke free and pet friendly. 8 + 9 unit attached buildings = 17 unit association numbered 159 and 161.. Open parking for one car in back, subject to availability. No special assessments pending per seller. No Air B&B, short term rentals or business use. Stackable washer/dryer is negotiable. Offers requested Tuesday June 19th at 2 PM
Last Agent to Sell the Property
David Pap
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge License #449502668 Listed on: 06/13/2018
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,011
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Wood Flooring
- Year Round Access
- Basement
Community Details
- Pets Allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 28, 2018
Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Leggettjerslid Rt
Bought by
Fang Tom Z and Zhou Connie J
Seller's Agent
Joshua Stiles
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Stiles
Compass
Sold Price
$3,500
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
$1,066,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.40%
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Outstanding Balance
$265,056
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$803,719
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 6, 2009
Sold by
Ropes Georgina L
Bought by
Nina L Ropes Lt and Ropes Nina L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2001
Sold by
Wai-Kisun Virginia and Sun Yiu-Wai Sylvai
Bought by
Ropes Georgina L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $905,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $369,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $415,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $37,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2022 06/11/22 | Rented | $3,800 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/29/2022 05/29/22 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/28/2022 05/28/22 | For Rent | $3,800 | +8.6% | -- |
| 07/04/2020 07/04/20 | Rented | $3,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/22/2020 06/22/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/18/2020 06/18/20 | For Rent | $3,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/01/2018 08/01/18 | Rented | $3,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/31/2018 07/31/18 | For Rent | $3,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/27/2018 07/27/18 | Sold | $905,000 | 0.0% | $830 / Sq Ft |
| 06/29/2018 06/29/18 | Off Market | $3,500 | -- | -- |
| 06/28/2018 06/28/18 | For Rent | $3,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/20/2018 06/20/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2018 06/13/18 | For Sale | $859,000 | -- | $788 / 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 | $5,011 | $789,200 | $0 | $789,200 |
| 2024 | $4,647 | $785,000 | $0 | $785,000 |
| 2023 | $4,459 | $760,900 | $0 | $760,900 |
| 2022 | $4,443 | $750,500 | $0 | $750,500 |
| 2021 | $4,321 | $738,700 | $0 | $738,700 |
| 2020 | $4,127 | $717,800 | $0 | $717,800 |
| 2019 | $3,960 | $666,700 | $0 | $666,700 |
| 2018 | $1,756 | $612,900 | $0 | $612,900 |
| 2017 | $3,746 | $577,200 | $0 | $577,200 |
| 2016 | $3,655 | $522,900 | $0 | $522,900 |
| 2015 | $3,618 | $462,700 | $0 | $462,700 |
| 2014 | $3,475 | $414,700 | $0 | $414,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2022
Joshua Stiles
Compass
(617) 581-5907
85 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Owen Tredennick
Compass
(860) 488-0967
2 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Laura Wheeler
Compass
(617) 501-3998
18 Total Sales
-
D
Seller's Agent in 2018
David Pap
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Rita Guastella
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 201-7580
6 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72345557
APN: CAMB-000115-000000-000057-000006
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