NOT LISTED FOR SALE

247 Lake View Ave Cambridge, MA 02138

West Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,441,000 - $5,818,000

7 Beds
3 Baths
3,737 Sq Ft
$1,332/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2016

Last sale price $2,200,000 $589 Per Sq Ft

Est. 126% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,090/month

96 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2016

Beautifully sited on 13,350 square feet. Stately 1900 single-family residence. Superb sun exposures, large, gracious rooms, & the feeling of a well built, solid structure. Built by the City of Cambridge for the water works' chief engineer, this property has been owned by the same family for decades. Handsome front porch with several columns, wide doorway and sidelights, opens onto gracious foyer. All rooms on 1st floor have 2 light exposures; oversized windows; high ceilings. Easy traffic flow from one room to another. Double doorways, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, well located half-bath, & beautiful formal stairway. 2nd level: wide hallway, & 4 generous bedrooms, open study with bay window, and full bath. All of the bedrooms have 2 exposures. 3rd level: 3 bedrooms, each with 2 square bay windows & 2 exposures, generous hall sitting area, and full bath. Basement has high ceiling and several windows: full footprint of the residence. Major potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Petrowsky Jones Group

Compass Listed on: 06/03/2016

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Last Buyer's Agent

Duncan MacArthur

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2018
Sold by
Baker Pond Llc
Bought by
Bandtel Kim
Total Days on Market
96
Current Estimated Value
$4,979,544

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Harry Lili Llc
Bought by
Baker Pond Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1972
Bought by
Pearce John K
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
Bandtel Kim $2,500,000 --
Baker Pond Llc $2,500,000 --
Pearce John K $55,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lili Llc Harry $2,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2016 10/04/16 Sold $2,200,000 +10.0% $589 / Sq Ft
09/07/2016 09/07/16 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2016 09/06/16 For Sale $2,000,000 -9.1% $535 / Sq Ft
07/28/2016 07/28/16 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2016 06/03/16 For Sale $2,000,000 -- $535 / 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 $37,640 $5,927,600 $1,569,000 $4,358,600
2024 $34,039 $5,749,900 $1,636,700 $4,113,200
2023 $30,600 $5,221,800 $1,667,400 $3,554,400
2022 $27,555 $4,654,600 $1,511,200 $3,143,400
2021 $25,745 $4,400,800 $1,481,300 $2,919,500
2020 $21,146 $3,677,600 $1,466,600 $2,211,000
2019 $13,240 $2,229,000 $1,237,900 $991,100
2018 $12,542 $1,994,000 $1,115,300 $878,700
2017 $11,313 $1,743,200 $1,087,400 $655,800
2016 $11,050 $1,580,800 $953,600 $627,200
2015 $10,903 $1,394,300 $836,500 $557,800
2014 $10,591 $1,263,800 $713,800 $550,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Duncan MacArthur

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Duncan MacArthur

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (617) 648-6014

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Duncan MacArthur
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72016621

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000234-000000-000190

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 West Cambridge

247 Lake View Ave, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 247 Lake View Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 03 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $4,979,544, approximately $1,332 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 247 Lake View Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Cambridge Montessori School, and St Peter School.

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