21 Howard St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139
Riverside Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
715
Sq Ft
1903
Built
About This Home
As of August 2020Prime Location! This smartly designed Two-Bedroom condo has just been fully renovated. This first-floor unit offers an open-concept Eat-In Kitchen/Living Room along with in-unit laundry, air conditioning, a large common patio and private basement storage. This home is located on a leafy, residential side street between the Charles River and Central Square, convenient to Harvard University & The Business School, and MIT - less than a half mile to Central Square with a Walkscore of 92 and a Bikescore of 98! In addition, there are many convenient commuting options with easy access to the Red Line, Memorial Drive and the Mass Pike. The building has been fully renovated and is well-appointed with many contemporary features. An Outstanding local just blocks to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Central Square/Red Line T station, the Charles River, several restaurants and more. Enjoy an exceptional city living location within Cambridge's unique cultural, academic & business community.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,270
Year Built
- Built in 1903
Additional Features
- Wood Flooring
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Basement
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,410
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.83%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$462,550
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$302,613
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condominium Deed | $700,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $510,400 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
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
Seller's Agent in 2022
Kim Walker Chin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 864-4430
5 in this area
93 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Thomas Zera
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 902-0410
-
Christopher Griffin
Seller's Agent in 2020
Christopher Griffin
Griffin Properties, Inc.
(617) 501-4333
1 in this area
30 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72581343
APN: CAMB-126 82 1
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