$594,000
SOLD DEC 5, 2014

161 Columbia St Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,178 Sq Ft
1970 Built

Recently Sold

$504 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

73 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2014

Best deal for renovated 3 BR/2 Ba condo in Central Sq! Beautiful condo features open floor plan, hardwood floors, unique granite counters, central heat, in-unit W/D, huge bay windows in LR, ceiling fans, and amazing master suite w/ fireplace, french doors, separate tub/shower w/ walk-in closet. Blocks to Inman, Central, MIT and Red Line. Water heater, W/D and fridge < one year old. Low HOA fees only $150. Fantastic investment w/ high rental demand. Last rented to MIT MBA grads for $3,300/mo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Saphire

Saphire Hospitality, Inc. Listed on: 09/23/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandrine Deschaux

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,531

Year Built

1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1970

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: French Doors

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 3
  • Unit Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2014
Closed on
Dec 3, 2014
Sold by
Lyman Ray C and Lyman Lila
Bought by
Mukherjee Ananya and Jha Abhishek
Seller's Agent
Jason Saphire
Saphire Hospitality, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sandrine Deschaux
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$594,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.85%
Current Estimated Value
$1,023,843

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$429,843
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$475,200
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2009
Sold by
Suntrust Mortgage Inc
Bought by
Lyman Ray C and Lyman Lila

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,250
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2009
Sold by
Suntrust Mortgage Inc and Sisay
Bought by
Suntrust Mortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2007
Sold by
Bah Aissatou and Bah Madiou
Bought by
Sisay Michel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2007
Sold by
Bah Madiou
Bought by
Bah Aissatou and Bah Madiou

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2006
Sold by
Bah Marouane
Bought by
Bah Madiou
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $594,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $322,500 --
Land Court Massachusetts $322,500 --
Foreclosure Deed $325,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $325,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $550,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $550,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts $501,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $501,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 Closed End Mortgage
Open $460,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $475,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $284,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $290,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2020 10/26/20 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
10/06/2020 10/06/20 For Rent $3,400 +6.3% --
11/29/2018 11/29/18 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
11/29/2018 11/29/18 Under Contract -- -- --
11/19/2018 11/19/18 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
12/05/2014 12/05/14 Sold $594,000 0.0% $504 / Sq Ft
10/22/2014 10/22/14 Off Market $594,000 -- --
10/03/2014 10/03/14 Price Changed $594,000 +0.8% $504 / Sq Ft
09/23/2014 09/23/14 For Sale $589,000 0.0% $500 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Rented $3,150 0.0% --
06/29/2012 06/29/12 For Rent $3,150 -- --
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 $5,531 $871,100 $0 $871,100
2024 $5,484 $926,300 $0 $926,300
2023 $5,213 $889,600 $0 $889,600
2022 $5,081 $877,100 $0 $877,100
2021 $5,081 $868,600 $0 $868,600
2020 $4,782 $831,600 $0 $831,600
2019 $4,582 $771,400 $0 $771,400
2018 $2,324 $700,600 $0 $700,600
2017 $4,176 $643,400 $0 $643,400
2016 $4,048 $579,100 $0 $579,100
2015 $4,011 $512,900 $0 $512,900
2014 $3,868 $461,600 $0 $461,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sage Jankowitz

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sage Jankowitz

    Cambridge Sage Inc.

    (617) 833-7457

    72 Total Sales

    Sage Jankowitz
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  • Sandrine Deschaux

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Sandrine Deschaux

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (857) 204-9872

    7 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Sandrine Deschaux
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  • Thiago Gomes

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Thiago Gomes

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

    (508) 649-9032

    65 Total Sales

    Thiago Gomes
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  • Jason Saphire

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jason Saphire

    Saphire Hospitality, Inc.

    (877) 249-5478

    1,188 Total Sales

    Jason Saphire
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Dennis Brown

    Skyline Realty

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71747676

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000088-000000-000056-000002

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 The Port

161 Columbia St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 161 Columbia St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02139 and is currently priced at $594,000, approximately $504 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 161 Columbia St Unit 2 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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