NOT LISTED FOR SALE

189 Cambridge St Unit 2 Allston, MA 02134

Allston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $497,000 - $539,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft
$198/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 17, 2024

Last sale price $515,000 $858 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,621/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1-minute walk to Hooker-Sorrento Playground

About This Home

As of May 2024

OFFER ACCEPTED. OH CANCELED. This home is situated in the vibrant community of Lower Allston, at the gateway to Harvard University's exciting new research campus. This 2-bedroom condominium offers the perfect blend of modern living and convenient access to amenities. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a well-laidout space that maximizes comfort and functionality. The open-concept layout seamlessly connects the living and kitchen areas, with lots of natural sunlight. Tucked down the hall you’ll find two bedrooms with ample space, access to your private back deck, a renovated bathroom, and private laundry. This self-managed HOA maintains a low fee, excellent reserves, and it's pet-friendly. Exploring and commuting from Lower Allston is easy, with access to the Pike, Boston Landing, multiple bus routes all outside your front door.

Last Listed By

Samantha Jason Lehman

Donnelly + Co. Listed on: 04/24/2024

Donnelly + Co.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,610

Year Built

  • Built in 1899 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 436

HOA Fees

  • $198 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bps Elementary And Middle School
  • Bps High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:22 P:00009 S:004,4685548

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, reserve funds
  • 6 Units
  • 189 & 195 Cambridge Street Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,610

Year Built

Built in 1899 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$198 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main,Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Y
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 600
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 798.33
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 858.33
  • MAIN SO: AN2820

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 198
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path, Highway Access, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:22 P:00009 S:004,4685548
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 600
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 91
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3610.5
  • Tax Book Number: 47072

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2010
Sold by
189 Cambridge St Condo and Elterman
Bought by
Runt Doug and Mtshall Mary A
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$525,170

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,800
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2008
Sold by
Hdc Cambridge St Llc
Bought by
Elterman Joshua and Elterman Megan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Runt Doug $252,000 --
Runt Doug $252,000 --
Elterman Joshua $254,000 --
Elterman Joshua $254,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhou Xiner $412,000
Closed Zhou Xiner $489,250
Closed Runt Doug $226,800
Previous Owner Elterman Joshua $254,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2024 05/17/24 Sold $515,000 +7.5% $858 / Sq Ft
04/27/2024 04/27/24 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2024 04/24/24 For Sale $479,000 -- $798 / 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 $5,965 $515,100 $0 $515,100
2024 $5,261 $482,700 $0 $482,700
2023 $4,845 $451,100 $0 $451,100
2022 $4,587 $421,600 $0 $421,600
2021 $4,498 $421,600 $0 $421,600
2020 $3,640 $344,700 $0 $344,700
2019 $3,243 $307,700 $0 $307,700
2018 $3,041 $290,200 $0 $290,200
2017 $2,847 $268,800 $0 $268,800
2016 $2,713 $246,600 $0 $246,600
2015 $2,939 $242,700 $0 $242,700
2014 $2,802 $222,700 $0 $222,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73227786

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000022-000009-000004