NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $669,000 - $838,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
942 Sq Ft
$383/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold January 25, 2021

Last sale price $582,500 $618 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,157/month

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom
  • 4-minute walk to Quincy Street Open Space
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of January 2021

In the heart of vibrant Union Square, a sophisticated one bedroom penthouse condo in a converted Victorian. Up a flight of private in-unit stairs, you enter a generous, loft-like space with cathedral ceilings, skylights, incredible light. An open plan living room, dining room & kitchen and a separate bedroom. The kitchen features solid cherry cabinets, granite counters & newer appliances (2018). The recently updated bath is stylish & handsome. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a gas fireplace & an in-unit laundry with a Bosch energy efficient washer/dryer. Walk-in closets. Central air. Parking. A private storage room in the basement & roof rights complete the package. Right in bustling Union Square with an incredible array of wonderful dining options, the unique Bow Market, a farmer’s market, live music, Capone’s and The Reliable Market. A commuter's dream: GLX completion Dec. 2021. Easy access to Rtes. 93 & 28. Buses to Harvard, Porter, Kendall, Central, Sulivan Sqs. & Boston.

Last Listed By

Ferle Bramson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 09/30/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,763

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $383 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,763

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$383 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 631.63
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor
  • No Rooms: 2
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 2
  • Main Lo: AN6181
  • Main So: AN2056
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 942.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
  • Insulation Feature: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 383.29
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: The Samuel E. Sewall House Condomium

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 606200.00
  • Lot: 25
  • Page: 218
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Prog. Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6193.17
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4436576
  • Tax Year: 2020

Multi Family

  • No Units: 6
  • No Units Owner Occ: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2020
Closed on
Jan 20, 2021
Sold by
Sobel Amanda
Bought by
Gu Qin
Seller's Agent
Ferle Bramson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Hao Qi
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$582,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-2.1%
Total Days on Market
73
Current Estimated Value
$759,254

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,754
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%
Original Mortgage
$466,000
Outstanding Balance
$420,641
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$332,895

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2011
Sold by
Fhlmc
Bought by
Sobel Amanda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2010
Sold by
Thomas John W
Bought by
Fhlmc

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
Gu Qin $582,500 None Available
Sobel Amanda $250,000 --
Fhlmc $271,835 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gu Qin $466,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Sold $582,500 -2.1% $618 / Sq Ft
12/12/2020 12/12/20 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2020 12/03/20 For Sale $595,000 0.0% $632 / Sq Ft
11/25/2020 11/25/20 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2020 11/05/20 For Sale $595,000 +2.1% $632 / Sq Ft
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Off Market $582,500 -- --
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 For Sale $595,000 -- $632 / 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 $6,763 $619,900 $0 $619,900
2024 $6,305 $599,300 $0 $599,300
2023 $6,172 $596,900 $0 $596,900
2022 $5,972 $586,600 $0 $586,600
2021 $6,521 $639,900 $0 $639,900
2020 $6,117 $606,200 $0 $606,200
2019 $5,583 $518,900 $0 $518,900
2018 $5,477 $484,300 $0 $484,300
2017 $4,786 $410,100 $0 $410,100
2016 $4,337 $346,100 $0 $346,100
2015 $3,816 $302,600 $0 $302,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72734843

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000074-B000000-000025-000023-3