NOT LISTED FOR SALE

23 Essex St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $883,000 - $1,000,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,027 Sq Ft
$318/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 20, 2021

Last sale price $820,000 $798 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,947/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 2-minute walk to Central Square Station
  • Jogging Path
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Garden
  • 2-minute walk to Carl F. Barron Plaza

About This Home

As of August 2021

Nestled on a tree-lined street in Central Square this two-bedroom condo with outdoor space is truly a winner! The kitchen is ideally outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a spacious living and dining room is great for entertaining, and a modern bath rounds out this lovely space. Soaring high ceilings and plenty of windows welcome in natural light. Outdoor amenities include a rear deck and a common backyard for gardening. Hardwood floors, central A/C, lots of closets, basement storage/room, laundry, and available rental parking ($160/mo) round out some of the unit's many features. Phenomenally convenient location - Just one block to the heart of Central Sq! Red Line, shops, restaurants, nightlife, and parks. Close to MIT, Kendall Sq, MGH, Harvard, BU, Charles River, Whole Foods, Trader Joe, I-90...everything! A true Urban Oasis!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Walker Chin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 06/25/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

The Goodrich Team

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,237

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $318 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 1,027 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Rented or Permit Required

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4659757

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, snow removal
  • 7 Units

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,237

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$318 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Area: 1027
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 808.18
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 798.44
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Rented
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Garden Area
  • Association Fee: 318.46
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Other (See Remarks)

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4659757
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 437

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4236.57
  • Tax Book Number: 62348

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 7
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2023
Sold by
Hill Ian G and Hill Julia
Bought by
Hill Julia and Hill Ian G
Current Estimated Value
$940,645

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2021
Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Miller Michael and Nehme Ralda
Bought by
Hill Ian G and Williams Julia
Seller's Agent
Kim Walker Chin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
The Goodrich Team
Compass
List Price
$830,000
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.06%
Original Mortgage
$724,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2007
Sold by
Datick Dev Llc
Bought by
Cullinan Michael and Ruggles Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Hill Julia -- None Available
Hill Julia -- None Available
Hill Ian G $820,000 None Available
Hill Ian G $820,000 None Available
Cullinan Michael $390,000 --
Cullinan Michael $390,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hill Ian G $724,000
Previous Owner Cullinan Michael $156,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2021 08/20/21 Sold $820,000 -1.2% $798 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 For Sale $830,000 0.0% $808 / Sq Ft
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
11/05/2018 11/05/18 Price Changed $3,100 -3.1% $3 / Sq Ft
10/29/2018 10/29/18 Price Changed $3,200 -3.0% $3 / Sq Ft
10/01/2018 10/01/18 For Rent $3,300 0.0% --
09/30/2018 09/30/18 Off Market $3,300 -- --
09/29/2018 09/29/18 For Rent $3,300 0.0% --
07/30/2013 07/30/13 Sold $510,000 +6.5% $497 / Sq Ft
06/05/2013 06/05/13 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2013 05/31/13 For Sale $479,000 -- $466 / 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 $5,213 $820,900 $0 $820,900
2024 $4,744 $801,400 $0 $801,400
2023 $4,556 $777,400 $0 $777,400
2022 $4,328 $731,100 $0 $731,100
2021 $4,237 $724,200 $0 $724,200
2020 $4,035 $701,800 $0 $701,800
2019 $3,862 $650,200 $0 $650,200
2018 $1,607 $589,900 $0 $589,900
2017 $3,473 $535,200 $0 $535,200
2016 $3,352 $479,600 $0 $479,600
2015 $3,314 $423,800 $0 $423,800
2014 $3,190 $380,700 $0 $380,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Walker Chin

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kim Walker Chin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 864-4430

    3 in this area

    95 Total Sales

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  • The Goodrich Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    The Goodrich Team

    Compass

    (617) 398-4444

    1 in this area

    453 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Erin Loughran

    Donnelly + Co.

    (508) 265-8298

    42 Total Sales

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  • Emily Ingardia

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Emily Ingardia

    Donnelly + Co.

    (617) 480-9976

    71 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Sofia Startsev

    Media Realty Group Inc.

    1 Total Sale

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  • Anne Fantasia

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Anne Fantasia

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 201-5883

    104 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72856520

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000090-000000-000045-000023-1

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 The Port

23 Essex St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 23 Essex St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 25 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $940,645, approximately $915 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 23 Essex St Unit 1 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and Saint Paul's Choir School.

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