$730,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2019

221 Harvard St Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 Sq Ft
$450/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$695 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 2-minute walk to Edward Sennott Park
  • Central Heating

About This Home

As of February 2023

So pleased to bring you this Awesome, Spacious, Sunsplashed 2+bed condo!, including fresh paint throughout, updated windows/systems, gorgeous floors, and really nice flow! Open floorplan concept for kitchen... into dining area, and living room. You'll enjoy unwinding on your deck this spring & summer, overlooking fenced yard & an open field; you can bring your dog to both! *IN-unit laundry! *Storage! *Easy on-street permit parking, plus Off-street Avail as well! --See disclosure section! *2 mins walk to Whole Foods Mkt. *6mins walk to Red line T-stop. *Easy to MIT, Harvard, Downtown, Mass Pike, & walking/biking along the Charles! *You've been wanting to live near the action, yet away from big city noise? Now you can! This place offers best of both-- and best of older architecture, w/ new amenities. *Study has a closet. *Updated bathroom. Space-saving built-ins. The charm & character of this handsome home will have you welcoming your guests with pride. O.H. Sun.1/27, 1-2. C'mon by!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Hoffman

Signs of Success Realty Group Listed on: 01/23/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Morgan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,879

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

HOA Fees

  • $450 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00088 L:00067221/2

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,879

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 657.14
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper, End
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen: On Level: Second Floor, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry: On Level: Second Floor, Dryer Hookup - Gas
  • Living Room: On Level: Second Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup
  • Basement: Y
  • Other Room 1: Name: Study, On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AC1433
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1050.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Garden Area

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Common

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating: Central Heat, Steam, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Oil, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 450.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Garden Area
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 561000.00
  • Page: 69
  • Parcel Number: M:00088 L:00067221/2
  • Zoning: C1

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Prog. Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3529.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 403413

Multi Family

  • No Units: 6
  • No Units Owner Occ: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2023
Closed on
Feb 17, 2023
Sold by
Phillips Matthew J and Phillips Jenna C
Bought by
Manning Lori and Manning William
Seller's Agent
Tommy Connors
Redfin Corp.
Buyer's Agent
Gorfinkle Group
eXp Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$929,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
3.34%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$994,373

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,373
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.01%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2019
Closed on
Mar 5, 2019
Sold by
Scheier Erik
Bought by
Phillips Matthew J
Seller's Agent
Janice Hoffman
Signs of Success Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Karen Morgan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$690,000
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
5.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2006
Sold by
Ansara Merriam
Bought by
Scheier Erik S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $929,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $929,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $730,000 --
Deed $424,000 --
Deed $424,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $655,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $680,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2023 02/28/23 Sold $929,000 +3.3% $885 / Sq Ft
02/01/2023 02/01/23 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2023 02/01/23 For Sale $899,000 +23.2% $856 / Sq Ft
03/06/2019 03/06/19 Sold $730,000 +5.8% $695 / Sq Ft
01/30/2019 01/30/19 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2019 01/23/19 For Sale $690,000 -- $657 / 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 $4,879 $768,300 $0 $768,300
2024 $4,514 $762,500 $0 $762,500
2023 $4,332 $739,200 $0 $739,200
2022 $4,314 $728,700 $0 $728,700
2021 $4,223 $721,800 $0 $721,800
2020 $3,838 $667,400 $0 $667,400
2019 $3,673 $618,400 $0 $618,400
2018 $3,529 $561,000 $0 $561,000
2017 $3,337 $514,200 $0 $514,200
2016 $3,245 $464,300 $0 $464,300
2015 $3,306 $422,800 $0 $422,800
2014 $3,183 $379,800 $0 $379,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72444859

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-/88 . - 672- 21/2.