NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 Columbia St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $749,000 - $908,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
987 Sq Ft
$175/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 09, 2021

Last sale price $770,000 $780 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,175/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 3-minute walk to Squirrel Brand Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Enchanting 2 bed/1bath condo on high 1st floor is in prime Cambridge location in between Inman, Central, Kendall and Union Squares. Close proximity to MIT and Harvard, vibrant local dining and cultural scenes, Whole Foods, H mart and Trader Joe's markets, parks and T stations as well as Kendall Tech zone is amazing and unbeatable. Both bedrooms are very spacious with large windows and closets. The eat in kitchen opens onto a patio garden that offers a shady sanctuary in the middle of the city. Private in-unit laundry is conveniently located off the kitchen and there are additional closets and basement storage space. The bedrooms and living room feature hardwood floors and natural wood trim. There is an additional appr.120sf of land that is deeded to the unit you could further develop into private patio with direct access to kitchen and bedroom. Sun filled family home with a great rental history and endless growth potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tsung-Megason Group

Compass Listed on: 06/24/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

S. Lee Shin

MBA Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Leahey

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

HOA Fees

  • $175 per month

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit

Schools

  • Crl High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00077 L:0006000001

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,849

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$175 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 734.55
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1886

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: NB3534
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 987.00

Exterior Features

  • Beachfront Flag: Yes
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Patio, Garden Area

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: On Street Permit

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Steam
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 175.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Refuse Removal, Garden Area
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Schools

  • High School: CRL

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 571500.00
  • Page: 565
  • Parcel Number: M:00077 L:0006000001
  • Zoning: C1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3343.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 402429
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • No Units: 3
  • No Units Owner Occ: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: CRL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2021
Closed on
Aug 9, 2021
Sold by
Shin Sangmi L and Shin Robert T
Bought by
Dileo Matthew J and Smith Cassondra N
Seller's Agent
Tsung-Megason Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Robert Leahey
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
6.21%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$833,424

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,424
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%
Original Mortgage
$654,500
Outstanding Balance
$602,330
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$235,345

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2016
Sold by
Monteverde Eduardo A
Bought by
Shin Sangmi L and Shin Robert T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$379,687
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1997
Sold by
Robinson Steven M
Bought by
Monteverde Eduardo A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,300
Interest Rate
7.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1989
Sold by
Sasaki Ronald
Bought by
Robinson Steven M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,900
Interest Rate
9.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dileo Matthew J $770,000 None Available
Shin Sangmi L $506,250 --
Monteverde Eduardo A $107,000 --
Robinson Steven M $111,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dileo Matthew J $125,000
Open Dileo Matthew J $654,500
Previous Owner Shin Sangmi L $379,687
Previous Owner Robinson Steven M $141,000
Previous Owner Monteverde Eduardo A $157,000
Previous Owner Monteverde Eduardo A $158,000
Previous Owner Robinson Steven M $92,000
Previous Owner Robinson Steven M $96,300
Previous Owner Robinson Steven M $99,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Sold $770,000 +6.2% $780 / Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 For Sale $725,000 0.0% $735 / Sq Ft
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Rented $3,150 0.0% --
05/12/2020 05/12/20 Under Contract -- -- --
04/29/2020 04/29/20 For Rent $3,150 +6.8% --
08/01/2018 08/01/18 Rented $2,950 0.0% --
07/19/2018 07/19/18 Under Contract -- -- --
07/12/2018 07/12/18 For Rent $2,950 0.0% --
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Off Market $2,950 -- --
05/02/2018 05/02/18 For Rent $2,950 -- --
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 $3,849 $606,200 $0 $606,200
2024 $3,550 $599,600 $0 $599,600
2023 $3,429 $585,200 $0 $585,200
2022 $3,415 $576,900 $0 $576,900
2021 $3,343 $571,500 $0 $571,500
2020 $3,184 $553,700 $0 $553,700
2019 $3,048 $513,100 $0 $513,100
2018 $2,996 $465,400 $0 $465,400
2017 $2,786 $429,300 $0 $429,300
2016 $2,699 $386,100 $0 $386,100
2015 $2,669 $341,300 $0 $341,300
2014 $2,569 $306,600 $0 $306,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72856190

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000077-000000-000060-000001