
23 Essex St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139
The Port NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of August 2021Spacious 2 bedroom condo in prime Central Square location. Steps from the Red Line, amazing restaurants, and minutes from MIT. Renovated in 2007 this unit features a unique blend of original detail and modern upgrades with well proportioned rooms & high ceilings. Kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, center island & granite countertops. Prepare to entertain friends on well landscaped patio while enjoying morning coffee on your private back porch. Deeded basement storage. Pet friendly.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/31/2013

Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$5,213
Year Built
1920
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 1
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1920
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, T-Station, University
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available
- Bedroom 2: First Floor
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: First Floor
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: First Floor
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Aluminum
- Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Patio
Garage/Parking
- Parking: On Street Permit
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Cooling Zones: 1
- Heat Zones: 1
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
- Association Pool: No
- Management: Owner Association
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- No Units: 7
- Unit Building: 1
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Cambridge, MA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Condominium Deed | $820,000 | None Available | |
Condominium Deed | $820,000 | None Available | |
Deed | $390,000 | -- | |
Deed | $390,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $724,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $156,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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 |
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 | $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 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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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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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
43 Total Sales
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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.
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Seller's Agent in 2013
Anne Fantasia
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 201-5883
100 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71534681

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