NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Norfolk St Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $932,000 - $1,023,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,235 Sq Ft
1854 Built

Last Sold November 16, 2017

Last sale price $850,000 $688 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,953/month

7 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2017

Home sweet home in the city. Built in 1854 and tucked away from the street, the house has retained much of its original charm and character. Pretty entrance hall, living room with a wonderful wall of built-ins, and a sunny country kitchen with expansive counter space on the first floor, three bedrooms up. The house is raised high which allows for good ceiling height and windows in the lower level. The finished room downstairs still has the original beehive oven built into the chimney. In condominium ownership with the two-unit building in front. 2017 improvements include interior painting, refinished floors, a new roof and a newly rebuilt front porch. One car parking, laundry in the basement. Super location close to Inman, Central and Kendall Squares. A rare opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Bolton

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 10/18/2017

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas Mescia

Compass

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Parallax Insight Llc
Bought by
Renkel Peter and Renkel Irina
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$975,413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$506,520
Outstanding Balance
$454,825
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$520,588

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2017
Closed on
Nov 16, 2017
Sold by
Schwartz Peter J and Beier Silvia
Bought by
Bozek Jessica and Queen Eli
Seller's Agent
Liz Bolton
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Mescia
Compass
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
11.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.83%
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2003
Sold by
Triplett Jill E and Bent Charles
Bought by
Schwartz Peter J and Beier Silvia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1995
Sold by
Lipson Abigail
Bought by
Triplett Jill E and Bent Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,200
Interest Rate
7.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Renkel Peter $562,800 None Available
Renkel Peter $562,800 None Available
Bozek Jessica $850,000 --
Schwartz Peter J $415,000 --
Schwartz Peter J $415,000 --
Triplett Jill E $156,500 --
Triplett Jill E $156,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Renkel Peter $506,520
Closed Renkel Peter $506,520
Previous Owner Bozek Jessica $575,000
Previous Owner Triplett Jill E $275,000
Previous Owner Schwartz Peter J $300,000
Previous Owner Triplett Jill E $125,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/16/2017 11/16/17 Sold $850,000 +12.0% $688 / Sq Ft
10/25/2017 10/25/17 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2017 10/18/17 For Sale $759,000 -- $615 / 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 $5,992 $943,700 $0 $943,700
2024 $5,384 $909,400 $0 $909,400
2023 $5,187 $885,100 $0 $885,100
2022 $5,103 $862,000 $0 $862,000
2021 $4,904 $838,300 $0 $838,300
2020 $4,647 $808,200 $0 $808,200
2019 $4,453 $749,700 $0 $749,700
2018 $3,782 $601,200 $0 $601,200
2017 $3,619 $557,700 $0 $557,700
2016 $3,530 $505,000 $0 $505,000
2015 $3,499 $447,400 $0 $447,400
2014 $3,384 $403,800 $0 $403,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Liz Bolton

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Liz Bolton

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    2 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Liz Bolton
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  • Nicholas Mescia

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Nicholas Mescia

    Compass

    (828) 507-1752

    36 Total Sales

    Nicholas Mescia
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72244474

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000086-000000-000011-000242

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 The Port

242 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 242 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 18 October 2017 and is currently estimated at $975,413, approximately $789 per square foot. This property was built in 1854. 242 Norfolk St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.

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