NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 Howard St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139

Riverside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $548,000 - $975,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
715 Sq Ft
1903 Built

Last Sold August 04, 2020

Last sale price $700,000 $979 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,277/month

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Tennis Courts
  • Patio
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path
  • Park

About This Home

As of May 2022

Renovated, two-Bedroom apartment in a Prime Location! This unit features an open-concept Eat-In Kitchen & Living Room along with the conveniences of in-unit laundry, air conditioning, a large common patio, & private basement storage. The building has been fully renovated & is well-appointed with many contemporary features. This home is located on a leafy, residential side street between the Charles River and less than a half mile to Central Sq; convenient to Harvard Univ. & The Business School, MIT, MGH, BU, & Kendal Sq. This ideal location has the best of both worlds with stunning Walkscores & Bikescores of 92 & 98 respectively, and amazingly convenient commuting options with easy access to the Red Line, Memorial Drive & I-90. This outstanding location is just blocks to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Central Sq/Red Line, BU/Green Line, Charles River, restaurants & so much more. Enjoy an exceptional city living location within Cambridge's unique culture.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Kim Walker Chin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 05/01/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Renter's Agent

Thomas Zera

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty License #449591112

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,270

Year Built

  • 1903

Home Design

  • 715 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,000
  • Property Available on 8/1/22
  • Rent includes water, sewer, extra storage
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5116990

Community Details

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,270

Year Built

1903

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2022-08-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 1
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1903

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 715
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Extra Storage
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 5116990
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 9999

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Aug 4, 2020
Sold by
21 Howard Street Llc
Bought by
Mercer James A and Mcclure-Mercer Mary S
Seller's Agent
Christopher Griffin
Griffin Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kim Walker Chin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%
Current Estimated Value
$744,644

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.16%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$453,597
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$291,047
Source: Public Records

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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
Mercer James A $700,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mercer James A $510,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/05/2022 05/05/22 Rented $3,200 +6.7% --
05/01/2022 05/01/22 For Rent $3,000 +11.1% --
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Under Contract -- -- --
10/17/2020 10/17/20 Price Changed $2,700 -9.7% $4 / Sq Ft
08/22/2020 08/22/20 Price Changed $2,990 -6.6% $4 / Sq Ft
08/07/2020 08/07/20 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Sold $700,000 +3.1% $979 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/16/2019 11/16/19 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Price Changed $679,000 -2.9% $950 / Sq Ft
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $699,000 -- $978 / 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 $4,270 $672,500 $0 $672,500
2024 $3,810 $643,500 $0 $643,500
2023 $3,844 $656,000 $0 $656,000
2022 $3,799 $641,700 $0 $641,700
2021 $3,719 $635,700 $0 $635,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Walker Chin

    Landlord's Agent in 2022

    Kim Walker Chin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 864-4430

    4 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Kim Walker Chin
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    Tenant's Agent in 2022

    Thomas Zera

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Christopher Griffin

    Griffin Properties, Inc.

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72974562

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-126 82 1

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Riverside

21 Howard St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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