NOT LISTED FOR SALE

221 Harvard St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $877,537 - $1,220,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,060 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Last Sold November 26, 2013

Last sale price $550,000 $519 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,691/month

48 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2013

Nicely located 3 bedroom condo within walking distance of Central, Inman, Kendall, and Harvard Squares and across from Sennott Park. This unit has a large open living/dining/kitchen area that has wonderful views of the good sized, sunny, fenced-in common yard. South and western exposures help to give this unit lots of natural light. Other amenities include high ceilings, an updated kitchen, private laundry machines in the basement, replacement windows, and a large private deck. The building is on a corner lot with yards on either side and has 4 common parking spaces that help to make parking a snap.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathan Thompson

Channing Real Estate Listed on: 09/06/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Nathan Thompson

Channing Real Estate Listed on: 09/06/2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2013
Closed on
Nov 26, 2013
Sold by
Branstrom Jeffrey J and Burkland Melissa R
Bought by
Sung Yung-Chi
Seller's Agent
Nathan Thompson
Channing Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Thompson
Channing Real Estate
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-5.01%
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$998,634

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$448,634
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$412,500
Outstanding Balance
$298,009
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$684,480

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2011
Sold by
Hunter Jonathan C and Hunter Meredith P
Bought by
Branstrom Jeffrey J and Burkland Melissa R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,327
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Stvrain Anne E and Stvrain Jeffrey P
Bought by
Hunter Jonathan C and Hunter Meredith P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2003
Sold by
Padmore Bruce A and Hsieh Kaichu Cynthia
Bought by
Swasey Anne E and Stvrain Jeffrey P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1996
Sold by
Benham Ronald G and Oreilly Elaine
Bought by
Hsieh Kaichu and Padmore Bruce A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sung Yung-Chi $550,000 --
Sung Yung-Chi $550,000 --
Branstrom Jeffrey J $421,000 --
Branstrom Jeffrey J $421,000 --
Hunter Jonathan C $435,000 --
Hunter Jonathan C $435,000 --
Swasey Anne E $349,900 --
Swasey Anne E $349,900 --
Hsieh Kaichu $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sung Yung-Chi $412,500
Closed Hsieh Kaichu $412,500
Previous Owner Branstrom Jeffrey J $410,327
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/26/2013 11/26/13 Sold $550,000 -1.6% $519 / Sq Ft
10/24/2013 10/24/13 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2013 10/03/13 Price Changed $559,000 -3.5% $527 / Sq Ft
09/06/2013 09/06/13 For Sale $579,000 -- $546 / 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 $4,697 $739,700 $0 $739,700
2024 $4,348 $734,400 $0 $734,400
2023 $4,171 $711,700 $0 $711,700
2022 $4,154 $701,700 $0 $701,700
2021 $4,066 $695,000 $0 $695,000
2020 $3,857 $670,700 $0 $670,700
2019 $3,691 $621,400 $0 $621,400
2018 $3,546 $563,700 $0 $563,700
2017 $3,358 $517,400 $0 $517,400
2016 $3,265 $467,100 $0 $467,100
2015 $3,326 $425,300 $0 $425,300
2014 $2,960 $353,200 $0 $353,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71579286

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-/88 . - 672- 21/1.