$667,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2024
2 Beds
2 Baths
875 Sq Ft
$450/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$762 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Jogging Path
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near public transit
  • Intercom

About This Home

As of December 2024

RARELY AVAILABLE! Nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined residential street in the desirable Observatory Hill neighborhood, this 875 sq. ft. 2 bed/2 ba condo offers unparalleled access to the Smithsonian Observatory, Harvard University, and Huron Village. It’s an investor's dream or a great opportunity for those looking for a pied-a-terre with proximity to the vibrant atmosphere of Harvard Square and the convenience of the Red Line. Completely repainted, new flooring, new w-to-w carpeting in bedrooms, new microwave in a fully functional kitchen. Unit also features a floor-to-ceiling slider to exclusive-use garden patio for outdoor dining, a wood-burning fireplace, central AC, and plenty of closet space. Condo fee ($450) includes professional management, master insurance, snow removal, landscaping, trash removal. Off-street parking for one car w/ additional on-street parking with city permit. Coin laundry in the building. Sorry, no smoking or dogs per the Association. No assessment planned.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rita Guastella

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 10/23/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Rita Guastella

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 10/23/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,323

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

HOA Fees

  • $450 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Garden Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Structural Insulated Panel System
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Light Fixtures
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Intercom
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Lottery Elementary And Middle School
  • Crls High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 60 Amp Service
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 17103 / 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 416297

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, security, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 19 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Concord Arms Condominium Trust Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,323

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Garden, Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • 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: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Back,Partially Below Grade,Walkout)
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor, Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Laminate, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 875
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Unknown, Other (See Remarks)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Screens, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Structural Insulated Panels
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Laundry
  • Association Fee: 450
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 416297
  • Zoning: C1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4322.53
  • Tax Block: 5
  • Tax Lot: 17103

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 19
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Crls
  • Elementary School: Lottery
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lottery

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2024
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Pittman Risa D
Bought by
Goodstein Cynthia G and Goodstein Merissa
Seller's Agent
Rita Guastella
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Rita Guastella
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$667,000
Premium/Discount to List
$42,000
6.72%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$708,568

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,568
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.50%
Original Mortgage
$533,600
Outstanding Balance
$529,403
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$179,165

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1984
Bought by
Pittman Risa Dianne
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
Quit Claim Deed $667,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $667,000 None Available
Deed $83,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $533,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $533,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $220,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $130,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $108,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $667,000 +6.7% $762 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 For Sale $625,000 -- $714 / 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 $4,215 $663,800 $0 $663,800
2024 $3,861 $652,200 $0 $652,200
2023 $3,793 $647,300 $0 $647,300
2022 $3,778 $638,200 $0 $638,200
2021 $3,669 $627,200 $0 $627,200
2020 $3,540 $615,700 $0 $615,700
2019 $3,404 $573,100 $0 $573,100
2018 $3,320 $527,900 $0 $527,900
2017 $3,192 $491,900 $0 $491,900
2016 $3,086 $441,500 $0 $441,500
2015 $3,065 $392,000 $0 $392,000
2014 $3,035 $362,200 $0 $362,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73305240

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000225-000000-000005-017103