$700,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2023

1643 Cambridge St Unit 56 Cambridge, MA 02138

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
745 Sq Ft
$502/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$940 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool
  • Property is near public transit
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Joan Lorentz Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

You are going to love this rare offering of a spacious two-bedroom unit with deeded garage parking in The Cambridge House, a well-maintained, secure, professionally managed elevator building in a terrific location just outside of Harvard Square. On a high floor, this quiet, rear-facing unit has great light. The living room is large enough to accommodate a dining area, has gleaming hardwood floors, a through-the-wall air conditioner, and pass-through to the kitchen. It features a wall of sliding glass doors leading to a a small balcony overlooking a lovely garden area. The newly painted unit has large bedrooms, terrific closet space, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The location is unbeatable, with easy access to the wonderful shops and restaurants of Harvard and Inman Squares, the Harvard Square MBTA station, Harvard University, MIT. Condo fee includes heat and hot water. Enjoy low Cambridge taxes; lower yet if you are an owner-occupant.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Friedman

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Listed on: 09/06/2023

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Co-Listed By

Christine Guerrero

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest License #449549401

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandrine Deschaux

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,612

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

HOA Fees

  • $502 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 745 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Intercom
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00140 L:0014900056,409428

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 36 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Cambridge House Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Community Garden
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,612

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$502 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Transaction Broker: 1%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 132
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 210
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Countertops - Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Area: 70
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 234
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Slider
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 745
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB3298
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 911.41
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 939.6
  • MAIN SO: BB9927

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Deeded, Garage Faces Side, On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Unit Control
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Garden Area
  • Association Fee: 501.93
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 56
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00140 L:0014900056,409428
  • Zoning: C1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 441
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3612
  • Tax Book Number: 19604

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 36
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Haagensen Preben
Bought by
Danish Holdings Llc
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$738,208

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1989
Sold by
Jars Rt
Bought by
Haagensen Preben M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,500
Interest Rate
10.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Deed -- --
Deed $157,500 --
Deed $157,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $75,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $108,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2024 03/18/24 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
03/12/2024 03/12/24 Under Contract -- -- --
02/11/2024 02/11/24 For Rent $3,100 0.0% --
10/31/2023 10/31/23 Sold $700,000 +3.1% $940 / Sq Ft
09/13/2023 09/13/23 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2023 09/06/23 For Sale $679,000 0.0% $911 / Sq Ft
05/23/2021 05/23/21 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/14/2021 05/14/21 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Under Contract -- -- --
05/09/2020 05/09/20 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
04/30/2020 04/30/20 For Rent $2,700 +5.9% --
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Rented $2,550 0.0% --
06/17/2017 06/17/17 For Rent $2,550 -- --
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 $4,404 $693,600 $0 $693,600
2024 $4,005 $676,600 $0 $676,600
2023 $3,612 $616,400 $0 $616,400
2022 $3,569 $602,800 $0 $602,800
2021 $3,419 $584,500 $0 $584,500
2020 $3,324 $578,100 $0 $578,100
2019 $3,196 $538,000 $0 $538,000
2018 $3,119 $495,800 $0 $495,800
2017 $2,936 $452,400 $0 $452,400
2016 $2,813 $402,500 $0 $402,500
2015 $2,791 $356,900 $0 $356,900
2014 $2,655 $316,800 $0 $316,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73156295

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000140-000000-000149-000056