NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1697 Cambridge St Unit 39 Cambridge, MA 02138

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $578,000 - $718,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
774 Sq Ft
$487/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 19, 2024

Last sale price $620,000 $801 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,368/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Community Storage Space
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 3-minute walk to Joan Lorentz Park

About This Home

As of November 2024

Top floor, south-facing condo moments to Harvard Square! Great layout with lots of windows and stunning natural light. A welcoming entry foyer leads into a large living room showcasing hardwood floors & scenic views overlooking the treetops & steeples of historic Harvard Sq. Through the living room is the kitchen which features gas cooking, original glass door cabinets and a spacious dining nook that could double as a home office. On the other side of the living room is a large bedroom, along with a full bathroom. Unbeatable location just a block from Memorial Hall, Harvard Museums, and Harvard Yard. Close to public transportation, graduate campuses, Cambridge Public Library, and so much more. Professionally managed association with healthy reserves. Condo fee includes heat & hot water + professional management. Rare opportunity this close to Harvard SQ.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim McDonald

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 10/01/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jingjing Chen

Hooli Homes USA Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,817

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

HOA Fees

  • $487 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 774 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 60 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 409669

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,817

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$487 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 774
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 813.82
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 801.03
  • MAIN SO: AN7439

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 60 Amps/Less
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Storage
  • Association Fee: 486.99
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 39
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 409669
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 142
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3817.21
  • Tax Book Number: 121

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 50
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Lupoli Matthew M and Lupoli Anna
Bought by
Fan Jingjing
Current Estimated Value
$673,192

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2005
Sold by
Xing Yuan Mei
Bought by
Lupoli Matthew M and Lupoli Tanja J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,475
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1998
Sold by
Lu Karen A and Lu Debra Hua
Bought by
Xing Yuan Mei

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1994
Sold by
Mcintosh David J
Bought by
Lu Ming-Te and Lu Debra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 1989
Sold by
Wallach Lori M
Bought by
Mcintosh David J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,200
Interest Rate
9.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1988
Sold by
Chiesa Dorothy
Bought by
Wallach Lori M
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
Fan Jingjing $345,000 --
Fan Jingjing $345,000 --
Fan Jingjing $345,000 --
Lupoli Matthew M $285,500 --
Lupoli Matthew M $285,500 --
Xing Yuan Mei $137,500 --
Lu Ming-Te $77,000 --
Lu Ming-Te $77,000 --
Mcintosh David J $119,000 --
Mcintosh David J $119,000 --
Wallach Lori M $101,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lupoli Matthew M $212,475
Previous Owner Wallach Lori M $110,000
Previous Owner Wallach Lori M $95,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Sold $620,000 -1.6% $801 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2024 10/01/24 For Sale $629,900 0.0% $814 / Sq Ft
08/01/2021 08/01/21 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Rent $2,300 -- --
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 $4,197 $660,900 $0 $660,900
2024 $3,817 $644,800 $0 $644,800
2023 $3,797 $648,000 $0 $648,000
2022 $3,817 $644,800 $0 $644,800
2021 $3,736 $638,700 $0 $638,700
2020 $3,635 $632,200 $0 $632,200
2019 $3,480 $585,800 $0 $585,800
2018 $3,377 $536,900 $0 $536,900
2017 $2,976 $458,600 $0 $458,600
2016 $2,840 $406,300 $0 $406,300
2015 $2,807 $359,000 $0 $359,000
2014 $2,635 $314,400 $0 $314,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tim McDonald

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (508) 450-0635

    3 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Tim McDonald
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  • Jingjing Chen

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jingjing Chen

    Hooli Homes USA Inc.

    (617) 817-7632

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Jingjing Chen
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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    JingJing Fan

    Blue Ocean Realty, LLC

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73295711

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000142-000000-000112-000039

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 Mid-Cambridge

1697 Cambridge St Unit 39, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 1697 Cambridge St Unit 39, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 01 October 2024 and is currently estimated at $673,192, approximately $869 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1697 Cambridge St Unit 39 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including St Peter School and Saint Paul's Choir School.

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