$1,425,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2022
7 Beds
4 Baths
6,745 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit
  • Cabot Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2022

Massive Queen Anne Italianate Victorian single family c.1850 on large 19,687 sf lot with imposing period detail known as the John L. Ordway House. Built as a single family. it has been used as a 3 unit home and the City has it assessed as a 3 unit home presently. A talk with inspectional services says it can really be just two units. High ceilings , oak floors, grand entryway, natural woodwork and stained glass, this home offers development possibilities or for Victorian lovers a chance to restore to todays standards. High on a hill in a desirable neighborhood with sweeping views and convenient access to the mass pike into Boston are a couple of more nice features.Seven+ bedrooms, 4 baths, plus huge ballroom style rear room/gym on second floor.: OFFERS PLEASE MAKE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Vrotsos

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 05/17/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Co-Listed By

Gary S. Vrotsos

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Femion Mezini

Capital Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,375

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned MR1

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 6,745 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:12 B:021 L:0026,682845

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,375

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 6745
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 233.51
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 211.27
  • MAIN SO: NB2726

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:12 B:021 L:0026,682845
  • Zoning: MR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19867
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 166
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 22375
  • Tax Book Number: 34955

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $2,225,000 0.0% $558 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Rent $9,500 0.0% --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $2,250,000 +57.9% $564 / Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $1,425,000 -9.5% $211 / Sq Ft
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2022 06/26/22 Price Changed $1,575,000 -12.0% $234 / Sq Ft
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Price Changed $1,790,000 -8.2% $265 / Sq Ft
05/17/2022 05/17/22 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $289 / 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 $18,430 $1,880,600 $1,055,600 $825,000
2024 $17,820 $1,825,800 $1,024,900 $800,900
2023 $23,384 $2,297,100 $831,000 $1,466,100
2022 $22,375 $2,126,900 $769,400 $1,357,500
2021 $20,996 $1,951,300 $705,900 $1,245,400
2020 $20,372 $1,951,300 $705,900 $1,245,400
2019 $19,057 $1,823,600 $659,700 $1,163,900
2018 $19,202 $1,774,700 $602,800 $1,171,900
2017 $18,106 $1,628,200 $553,000 $1,075,200
2016 $16,999 $1,493,800 $507,300 $986,500
2015 $16,209 $1,396,100 $474,100 $922,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72983132

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000012-000021-000026