$702,500
SOLD JUL 7, 2017

250 Brattle St Unit 21 Cambridge, MA 02138

West Cambridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Recently Sold

$751 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2021

Very special and rare opportunity in West Cambridge! Lovely second floor unit at the Birches, offering city living at its best! Charming views of West Cambridge and historic Mt. Auburn cemetery from spectacular oversized windows on both sides. Light floods this unit highlighting all the charms of the interior space. Beautiful period touches throughout. Freshly painted, new appliances in kitchen, hardwood throughout, lovely white tiled bathroom w new vanity. 2 bedrooms plus study in perfectly harmonized space. Proactive condo association has made many recent improvements to the bldg., incl boiler, roof, circuit breakers (condo docs attached). Super convenient to Harvard Square, public transportation, shopping and highway access. Wonderful residential neighborhood. Built-in shelving and cabinets in study, china cabinet in dining room, hardwood throughout. Separate extra storage and common laundry in basement. Perfect combination of city living convenience and nature's inviting views!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Pascavage

Leading Edge Real Estate License #449545027 Listed on: 05/24/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Ray Durling

Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,522

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Middle, Front
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, French Doors
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor, 12X9
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 10X6
  • Living Room: First Floor, 13X13
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor, 15X12
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 13X11
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Oth1 Room Name: Study
  • Oth1 Dimen: 11X7
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB5817
  • Main So: BB5817

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Stone/Concrete
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: The Birches
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 16
  • Unit Building: 21

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Nov 23, 2021
Sold by
Sawka Kenneth A and Sawka Kathi A
Bought by
Yudron Monica S and Guzman Mauricio S
Seller's Agent
Ray Durling
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ray Durling
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$689,900
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
5.09%
Current Estimated Value
$819,606

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,606
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.59%
Original Mortgage
$543,750
Outstanding Balance
$502,419
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$297,714

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2017
Closed on
Jul 7, 2017
Sold by
Perry John T and Hamlet Elizabeth
Bought by
Sawka Kenneth A and Sawka Kathi A
Seller's Agent
Deborah Pascavage
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ray Durling
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$702,500
Premium/Discount to List
$77,500
12.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.72%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2012
Sold by
Hamlet Elizabeth
Bought by
Hamlet Elizabeth and Perry John T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2004
Sold by
Southard Jon
Bought by
Hamlet Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1999
Sold by
Hayre Paul and Hayre Perez-Rossello J
Bought by
Southard Jon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$257,400
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1995
Sold by
Griffith William C and Griffith Tracey D
Bought by
Perez-Rossello J and Hayre Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
8.34%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $725,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $702,500 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $430,000 --
Warranty Deed $286,000 --
Warranty Deed $183,750 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $543,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $229,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $255,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $257,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $140,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/23/2021 11/23/21 Sold $725,000 +5.1% $781 / Sq Ft
10/12/2021 10/12/21 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2021 10/06/21 For Sale $689,900 0.0% $743 / Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Rented $2,400 -4.0% --
11/21/2019 11/21/19 Under Contract -- -- --
11/04/2019 11/04/19 Price Changed $2,500 -2.0% $3 / Sq Ft
10/30/2019 10/30/19 Price Changed $2,550 -5.6% $3 / Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Price Changed $2,700 -6.9% $3 / Sq Ft
09/12/2019 09/12/19 Price Changed $2,900 -3.2% $3 / Sq Ft
08/13/2019 08/13/19 Price Changed $2,995 -6.4% $3 / Sq Ft
07/22/2019 07/22/19 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Sold $702,500 +12.4% $751 / Sq Ft
06/01/2017 06/01/17 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2017 05/24/17 For Sale $625,000 -- $668 / 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 $4,522 $712,200 $0 $712,200
2024 $4,158 $702,400 $0 $702,400
2023 $4,060 $692,900 $0 $692,900
2022 $4,045 $683,200 $0 $683,200
2021 $3,959 $676,700 $0 $676,700
2020 $4,018 $698,800 $0 $698,800
2019 $3,846 $647,500 $0 $647,500
2018 $3,733 $593,500 $0 $593,500
2017 $3,562 $548,900 $0 $548,900
2016 $3,582 $512,500 $0 $512,500
2015 $3,542 $453,000 $0 $453,000
2014 $3,483 $415,600 $0 $415,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ray Durling

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ray Durling

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (978) 770-8099

    1 in this area

    161 Total Sales

    Ray Durling
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Gordon Freeman

    Leading Edge Real Estate

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  • Alex Pinck

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Alex Pinck

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 459-1393

    2 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Alex Pinck
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Deborah Pascavage

    Leading Edge Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72170046

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000246A-000000-000013-005021

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 West Cambridge

250 Brattle St Unit 21, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 250 Brattle St Unit 21, Cambridge, MA 02138 and is currently priced at $702,500, approximately $750 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 250 Brattle St Unit 21 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Shady Hill School, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, and St Peter School.

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