NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2 Newport Rd Unit 6 Cambridge, MA 02140

Baldwin Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $984,000 - $1,046,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,142 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Last Sold August 11, 2017

Last sale price $770,000 $674 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,186/month

35 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2017

Porter Square! Ideally located 2 bed / 1 bath condo in beautifully maintained, classic Cambridge brick building on a quiet side street, just a block from the bounty of Porter Square's restaurants, shops, bars, and an abundance of convenient offerings, from Zipcars to gyms to live music and great food. Gorgeous renovated kitchen with abundant storage. Gracious living room with wood burning fireplace and south-facing bay window. Tons of closet storage space! Common elements include rear patio, laundry room, bike storage, and private storage. Long-established, professionally managed condo association ensures building remains in great shape, both physically and fiscally. Two blocks to the Red Line and Commuter Rail at Porter Station; one mile to Harvard Square. Showings by appointment.

Last Listed By

Lauren Holleran

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/31/2017

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,962

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Middle
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor, 12X10
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor, 8X6
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 7X18
  • Living Room: First Floor, 12X16
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor, 12X13
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 11X16
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Living Levels: 4
  • Main Lo: BB5918
  • Main So: AC0817

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Newport Condominium
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal, Garden Area, Reserve Funds
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 83
  • Unit Building: 6

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 153-59-2/6
  • Zoning: B
  • Lot: 2/6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2017
Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Taylor-Mead Elizabeth R
Bought by
Lee Shih-Jou and Lippert Seth E
Seller's Agent
Lauren Holleran
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
January Checkovich
Peter Gee Associates
List Price
$798,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-3.51%
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,016,263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$246,263
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%
Original Mortgage
$616,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2006
Sold by
Chang Gary J
Bought by
Taylor-Mead Elizabeth R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1999
Sold by
Friedmann Fincl Co
Bought by
Chang Gary J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,000
Interest Rate
7.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Lee Shih-Jou $770,000 --
Taylor-Mead Elizabeth R $380,000 --
Chang Gary J $230,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Chih $500,000
Closed Lee Shih-Jou $616,000
Previous Owner Chang Gary J $200,000
Previous Owner Taylor-Mead Elizabeth R $25,000
Previous Owner Taylor-Mead Elizabeth R $205,000
Previous Owner Chang Gary J $161,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $770,000 -2.5% $674 / Sq Ft
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Price Changed $789,900 -1.0% $692 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 For Sale $798,000 0.0% $699 / Sq Ft
08/12/2014 08/12/14 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
07/13/2014 07/13/14 Under Contract -- -- --
07/08/2014 07/08/14 For Rent $2,900 -- --
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 $5,962 $938,900 $0 $938,900
2024 $5,542 $936,100 $0 $936,100
2023 $5,290 $902,800 $0 $902,800
2022 $5,269 $890,100 $0 $890,100
2021 $5,157 $881,600 $0 $881,600
2020 $4,903 $852,700 $0 $852,700
2019 $4,694 $790,300 $0 $790,300
2018 $4,076 $632,100 $0 $632,100
2017 $3,867 $595,900 $0 $595,900
2016 $3,763 $538,400 $0 $538,400
2015 $3,723 $476,100 $0 $476,100
2014 $3,494 $417,000 $0 $417,000
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lauren Holleran

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 913-2203

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  • January Checkovich

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    January Checkovich

    Peter Gee Associates

    (781) 718-3612

    30 Total Sales

    January Checkovich
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  • Andrew Scannell

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Andrew Scannell

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72173635

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000153-000000-000059-000002-6

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02140 Baldwin

2 Newport Rd Unit 6, Cambridge, MA

Homes for Sale in Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 2 Newport Rd Unit 6, Cambridge, MA 02140 since 31 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,016,263, approximately $889 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 2 Newport Rd Unit 6 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including St Peter School and Saint Theresa School.

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