$530,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2019
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,042 Sq Ft
$293/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$509 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Intercom
  • 3-minute walk to Central Square Station
  • 2-minute walk to Carl F. Barron Plaza
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2019

Location cannot be beat! This spacious 2-bed condo is just steps away from the Red Line in Central Square. Convenient to both Harvard University and MIT. Open floor plan with large living and dining areas features exposed brick columns. Updated kitchen and bath with Quartz countertops. Lots of storage in over sized closets. In-unit washer and dryer new in 2018. Water heater replaced in 2018. Well run, professionally managed association. Step outside onto a beautifully hardscaped common patio perfect for grilling and entertaining. Walk Score 97 and Bike Score 98.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erik Williams

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Listed on: 04/22/2019

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenny Celano

Turn Key Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,661

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $293 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00106 L:00047000B2

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,661

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$293 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 479.75
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: B2
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Below Grade
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X13, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X12, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X13, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X8, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X13, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB5474
  • Main So: AN0610
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1042.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio, Garden Area

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 293.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: 240 Franklin Street Condo Association

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 480800.00
  • Page: 144
  • Parcel Number: M:00106 L:00047000B2
  • Zoning: C1

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3024.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3806531

Multi Family

  • No Units: 10
  • No Units Owner Occ: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2019
Closed on
May 29, 2019
Sold by
Nguyen Hue and Vendramin Andrea
Bought by
Mbs 2016 Ret
Seller's Agent
Erik Williams
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Kenny Celano
Turn Key Realty
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
6.02%
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$813,139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$283,139
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2011
Sold by
Merrill Lynch Mtg Inve
Bought by
Nguyen Hue and Vendramin Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,800
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2010
Sold by
Thapa Bimala
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bk

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2009
Sold by
Thapa Bimala
Bought by
Blagden Mark
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $530,000 --
Deed $273,199 --
Foreclosure Deed $266,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $10,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $265,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $384,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $243,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $245,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Rented $2,900 -9.4% --
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Price Changed $3,200 -8.6% $3 / Sq Ft
01/05/2023 01/05/23 For Rent $3,500 +40.0% --
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/06/2021 07/06/21 For Rent $2,500 +42.9% --
01/04/2021 01/04/21 Rented $1,750 0.0% --
12/27/2020 12/27/20 Under Contract -- -- --
11/22/2020 11/22/20 Price Changed $1,750 -12.5% $2 / Sq Ft
11/12/2020 11/12/20 Price Changed $2,000 +33.3% $2 / Sq Ft
10/25/2020 10/25/20 Price Changed $1,500 -53.1% $1 / Sq Ft
10/19/2020 10/19/20 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $530,000 +6.0% $509 / Sq Ft
05/01/2019 05/01/19 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2019 04/22/19 For Sale $499,900 -- $480 / 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 $3,661 $576,500 $0 $576,500
2024 $3,386 $571,900 $0 $571,900
2023 $3,246 $553,900 $0 $553,900
2022 $3,197 $540,000 $0 $540,000
2021 $3,130 $535,000 $0 $535,000
2020 $3,250 $565,300 $0 $565,300
2019 $3,111 $523,800 $0 $523,800
2018 $900 $480,800 $0 $480,800
2017 $2,830 $436,100 $0 $436,100
2016 $2,697 $385,900 $0 $385,900
2015 $2,670 $341,400 $0 $341,400
2014 $2,617 $312,300 $0 $312,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72485415

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000106-000000-000047-B000002