$510,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2013

23 Essex St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,027 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Recently Sold

$497 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2021

Spacious 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

Anne Fantasia

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/31/2013

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Keenan

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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

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
$960,339

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
3.43%
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 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 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $724,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $156,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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

    94 Total Sales

    Kim Walker Chin
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  • The Goodrich Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    The Goodrich Team

    Compass

    (617) 398-4444

    1 in this area

    452 Total Sales

    The Goodrich Team
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Erin Loughran

    Donnelly + Co.

    (508) 265-8298

    42 Total Sales

    Erin Loughran
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  • Emily Ingardia

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Emily Ingardia

    Donnelly + Co.

    (617) 480-9976

    70 Total Sales

    Emily Ingardia
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Sofia Startsev

    Media Realty Group Inc.

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  • Anne Fantasia

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Anne Fantasia

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 201-5883

    100 Total Sales

    Anne Fantasia
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71534681

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 and is currently priced at $510,000, approximately $496 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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