NOT LISTED FOR SALE

23 Essex St Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $908,000 - $1,102,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Last Sold December 15, 2020

Last sale price $830,000 $769 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,896/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Central Square Station
  • 2-minute walk to Carl F. Barron Plaza
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2020

Nestled on a tree-lined street in Central Square this condo is a winner! Featuring a Newly Renovated kitchen with new kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances, 2 bedrooms, plus an extra office/guest room, 1 bath, living, and dining room. Soaring high ceilings and lots of windows invite in natural light. Outdoor amenities include a rear deck and 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 units many amenities. 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. A true Urban Oasis!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Walker Chin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 10/29/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

S. Lee Shin

MBA Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,382

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Basement

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,382

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Unknown/Mixed
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 721.30
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN6181
  • Main So: NB1611
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1080.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Patio, Garden Area

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Rented
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air

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: 262.26
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Snow Removal, Garden Area, Management Fee
  • Condo Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 538300.00
  • Page: 472
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3531.06
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4684946
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • No Units: 7
  • No Units Owner Occ: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2020
Closed on
Nov 30, 2020
Sold by
Jobe Lori D and Miller Lawrence E
Bought by
Young-Lee Min
Seller's Agent
Kim Walker Chin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
S. Lee Shin
MBA Group
List Price
$779,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
6.55%
Current Estimated Value
$1,001,576

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,576
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.52%
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Outstanding Balance
$622,349
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$400,430

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2007
Sold by
Natick Dev Llc
Bought by
Miller Lawrence E and Jobe Lori D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
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
Young-Lee Min $830,000 None Available
Miller Lawrence E $295,000 --
Miller Lawrence E $295,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Young-Lee Min $690,000
Closed Young-Lee Min $690,000
Previous Owner Miller Lawrence E $265,000
Previous Owner Miller Lawrence E $277,000
Previous Owner Miller Lawrence E $236,000
Previous Owner Miller Lawrence E $44,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Sold $830,000 +6.5% $769 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2020 10/29/20 For Sale $779,000 -- $721 / 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 $5,382 $847,600 $0 $847,600
2024 $4,988 $842,500 $0 $842,500
2023 $4,781 $815,900 $0 $815,900
2022 $4,726 $798,300 $0 $798,300
2021 $3,531 $603,600 $0 $603,600
2020 $3,340 $580,900 $0 $580,900
2019 $3,198 $538,300 $0 $538,300
2018 $949 $488,300 $0 $488,300
2017 $2,943 $453,500 $0 $453,500
2016 $2,860 $409,200 $0 $409,200
2015 $2,828 $361,600 $0 $361,600
2014 $2,723 $324,900 $0 $324,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Walker Chin

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kim Walker Chin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 864-4430

    3 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Kim Walker Chin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    S. Lee Shin

    MBA Group

    (617) 694-9149

    2 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    S. Lee Shin
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72750326

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000090-000000-000045-000023-2

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 The Port

23 Essex St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 23 Essex St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 29 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,001,576, approximately $927 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 23 Essex St Unit 2 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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