$155,801
SOLD JAN 29, 2025

238 Columbia St Unit 1N Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
649 Sq Ft
1904 Built

Recently Sold

$240 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Jogging Path
  • Shops
  • Property is near public transit
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Squirrel Brand Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

OFFER ACCEPTED - DEED RESTRICTED SALE. PLEASE DO NOT INQUIRE BEFORE READING THE FULL DESCRIPTION re: income eligibility and deed restriction resale covenant. If browsing on a platform where you cannot view the documents please EMAIL ONLY. I will attach the documents.** Key details include: Income at or below 80% area median income. Must be buyers only residence. Cannot be rented. Resale value restriction. Amazing opportunity to own in the Heart of Cambridge! This cool and unique studio is located in a beautiful condominium building that was a former synagogue! Moments to world class universities, dining, shopping, cafes, and public transportation, enjoy convenient access to Cambridge's vibrant and eclectic centers! This 650 sq ft studio features high ceilings, fully open concept and oversized windows! Shiny and newly refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted. First and Only viewings during Open House Friday 12/20. 4-6pm. Offers Due Sat 12/21 11AM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Foley

Fenway Property Advisors Listed on: 12/18/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Treetop Realty Group

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $943

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 649 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 402386

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, snow removal
  • 10 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$943

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Buyer Agency: 1
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Garden)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 649
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN8690
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 240.06
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 240.06
  • MAIN SO: G95022

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 279.48
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1N
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 402386
  • Zoning: 102
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 148
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 943.46
  • Tax Book Number: u57

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1997
Sold by
Okates Tracy
Bought by
Blondin Joanne
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$194,403

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,380
Interest Rate
7.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $84,600 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $84,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $155,801 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $42,380 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $8,460 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Sold $155,801 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
12/21/2024 12/21/24 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2024 12/18/24 For Sale $155,801 +8.5% $240 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Sold $143,574 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
02/16/2024 02/16/24 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2024 02/16/24 Off Market $143,574 -- --
02/13/2024 02/13/24 For Sale $143,574 -- $221 / 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 $1,022 $161,000 $0 $161,000
2024 $953 $161,000 $0 $161,000
2023 $943 $161,000 $0 $161,000
2022 $953 $161,000 $0 $161,000
2021 $907 $155,000 $0 $155,000
2020 $891 $155,000 $0 $155,000
2019 $921 $155,000 $0 $155,000
2018 $94 $150,000 $0 $150,000
2017 $974 $150,000 $0 $150,000
2016 $1,049 $150,000 $0 $150,000
2015 $1,173 $150,000 $0 $150,000
2014 $1,257 $150,000 $0 $150,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73320586

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000077-000000-000019-000001N