NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Lake View Ave Cambridge, MA 02138

West Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,519,000 - $3,784,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,588 Sq Ft
$1,128/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2012

Last sale price $930,000 $359 Per Sq Ft

Est. 214% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,832/month

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2012

West Cambridge - Well maintained 2-family residence. There is a 2 bedroom unit and a 3+ bedroom unit each with living & dining rooms, eat-in-kitchens & hardwood floors. Mahogany back porch and a large, landscaped, fenced yard. Separate systems. 2-car garage. Convenient to Harvard Square & close to Huron Village shops & restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Roberts

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 03/07/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Pecora

Century 21 North East License #448551468

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2012
Closed on
Apr 9, 2012
Sold by
Hanify Dana M and Hanify William B
Bought by
Szczerba Wojciech J and Balinska-Szczerba Maria L
Seller's Agent
Gail Roberts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Pecora
Century 21 North East
List Price
$829,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
12.18%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$2,918,483

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,988,483
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%
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
Szczerba Wojciech J $930,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Szczerba Wojciech J $100,000
Open Szczerba Wojciech J $590,000
Closed Szczerba Wojciech J $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2012 04/09/12 Sold $930,000 +12.2% $359 / Sq Ft
03/10/2012 03/10/12 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2012 03/07/12 For Sale $829,000 -- $320 / 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 $17,396 $2,739,600 $1,075,700 $1,663,900
2024 $16,072 $2,714,900 $1,122,100 $1,592,800
2023 $15,087 $2,574,500 $1,178,600 $1,395,900
2022 $13,858 $2,340,900 $1,104,000 $1,236,900
2021 $13,153 $2,248,300 $1,082,200 $1,166,100
2020 $12,658 $2,201,400 $1,104,600 $1,096,800
2019 $11,559 $1,946,000 $932,400 $1,013,600
2018 $9,491 $1,806,800 $840,000 $966,800
2017 $11,192 $1,724,500 $819,000 $905,500
2016 $10,804 $1,545,600 $718,200 $827,400
2015 $10,707 $1,369,200 $630,000 $739,200
2014 $10,616 $1,266,800 $537,600 $729,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gail Roberts

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Gail Roberts

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (627) 245-4044

    3 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Gail Roberts
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Joseph Pecora

    Century 21 North East

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71348128

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000234-000000-000125

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 West Cambridge

229 Lake View Ave, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 229 Lake View Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 07 March 2012 and is currently estimated at $2,918,483, approximately $1,127 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 229 Lake View Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Cambridge Montessori School, St Peter School, and Cambridge Friends School.

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