NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Hampshire St Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $803,000 - $875,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
910 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Last Sold January 22, 2014

Last sale price $399,000 $438 Per Sq Ft

Est. 107% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,975/month

7 Days on Market

About This Home

As of January 2014

Great Inman Square location! Steps to shops, restaurants, pubs and transportation. Spacious, bright and sunny second floor, two bedroom with high ceilings and wood floors. Large bow-windowed living room with alcove, eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, master bedroom with large closets and sliding glass doors overlooking the back garden. The unit has a second bedroom, tile full bath and in unit laundry as well as a fantastic roof deck with Boston skyline views and large storage area in the basement. Walk score of 92, "A Walkers Paradise!"

Last Listed By

Brian Coffey

Leading Edge Real Estate License #449503441 Listed on: 10/23/2013

Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,209

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Middle, Corner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #1: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: Second Floor
  • Laundry Room: Second Floor
  • Living Room: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Inman Village Condominiums
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal, Extra Storage
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 15
  • Unit Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2013
Closed on
Jan 22, 2014
Sold by
Santos Kevin and Santos Asha
Bought by
Budman Lucy J and Clinton Catherine A
Seller's Agent
Brian Coffey
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Friedman
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.23%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$826,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$427,200
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$299,250
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2008
Sold by
Labonte Eric C and Labonte Tracy L
Bought by
Awad Asha A and Santos Kevin

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
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1988
Sold by
Ratzki Caroline M
Bought by
Lawson Sarah C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,200
Interest Rate
10.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Budman Lucy J $399,000 --
Awad Asha A $334,000 --
Lawson Sarah C $142,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Budman Lucy J $460,000
Closed Budman Lucy J $297,000
Closed Lawson Sarah C $299,250
Closed Lawson Sarah C $49,875
Previous Owner Awad Asha A $300,000
Previous Owner Labonte Eric C $48,320
Previous Owner Labonte Eric C $180,000
Previous Owner Lawson Sarah C $26,000
Previous Owner Lawson Sarah C $128,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/22/2014 01/22/14 Sold $399,000 -0.2% $438 / Sq Ft
10/30/2013 10/30/13 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2013 10/23/13 For Sale $399,900 -- $439 / 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 $4,209 $662,900 $0 $662,900
2024 $3,867 $653,200 $0 $653,200
2023 $3,788 $646,400 $0 $646,400
2022 $3,773 $637,300 $0 $637,300
2021 $3,693 $631,300 $0 $631,300
2020 $3,546 $616,700 $0 $616,700
2019 $3,394 $571,400 $0 $571,400
2018 $3,294 $523,700 $0 $523,700
2017 $3,144 $484,500 $0 $484,500
2016 $3,017 $431,600 $0 $431,600
2015 $2,983 $381,400 $0 $381,400
2014 $2,850 $340,100 $0 $340,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Brian Coffey

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (617) 290-7016

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  • Ellen Friedman

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ellen Friedman

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

    (617) 448-1542

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Ellen Friedman
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71600223

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-1/11 . - 312- 56/2.

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Mid-Cambridge

256 Hampshire St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA

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This home is located at 256 Hampshire St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 23 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $826,200, approximately $907 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 256 Hampshire St Unit 2 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.

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