NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $966,647 - $1,034,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,178 Sq Ft
$250/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 24, 2021

Last sale price $856,000 $727 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,269/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Property is near public transit
  • Arched Doorways
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of August 2021

For 29 years these Owners have adored this penthouse 3 bed condo, relishing the high ceilings, wood trim and tall windows which provide abundant light to each room. Wonderful entertaining space - a large living room w/bay and arched opening to adjoining dining room, a center hall that leads to spacious eat-in-kitchen with pantry. Two large connecting bedrooms and a third bedroom down the hall offer flexible WFH options. Enjoy morning coffee most seasons on enclosed treetop rear porch. Grill, entertain, relax in beautiful shared hidden garden w/pathways and patio. Bike area + two large exclusive use storage rooms in basement, your own W/D in common laundry area. Easy in/out deeded off-street parking, 2020 roof, 2013 boiler, new SS appliances. Steps to whatever you need - a Darwin's sandwich, Broadsheet coffee, prime cuts from Savenor's, or prime deals at Whole Foods. Write the next chapter for this beloved Mid-Cambridge home, minutes to Harvard, Inman, Union, also close to Central, MIT.

Last Listed By

Laura Segal

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/14/2021

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,601

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,178 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Arched Doorways
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Lottery Elementary And Middle School
  • Crls High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 409334

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 3 Units
  • 26 28 Leonard Avenue Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Windows

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,601

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Archway
  • Living Area: 1178
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 649.41
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 726.66
  • MAIN SO: AN2593

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 409334
  • Zoning: C1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 4
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4601.03
  • Tax Book Number: 22051

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: Crls
  • Elementary School: Lottery
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lottery

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Aug 24, 2021
Sold by
Orloff Jeremy M and Tighe Kathryn L
Bought by
Bianchi Colin A and Bianchi Craig
Seller's Agent
Laura Segal
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Dean
Engel & Volkers Boston
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$856,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
11.9%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$995,662

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,662
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%
Original Mortgage
$481,000
Outstanding Balance
$442,069
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$565,491

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bianchi Colin A $856,000 None Available
Bianchi Colin A $856,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bianchi Colin A $481,000
Closed Bianchi Colin A $481,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Sold $856,000 +11.9% $727 / Sq Ft
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $765,000 -- $649 / 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 $5,354 $843,100 $0 $843,100
2024 $4,986 $842,200 $0 $842,200
2023 $4,746 $809,900 $0 $809,900
2022 $4,729 $798,800 $0 $798,800
2021 $4,601 $786,500 $0 $786,500
2020 $4,376 $761,000 $0 $761,000
2019 $4,198 $706,800 $0 $706,800
2018 $4,086 $649,600 $0 $649,600
2017 $3,952 $608,900 $0 $608,900
2016 $3,869 $553,500 $0 $553,500
2015 $3,829 $489,700 $0 $489,700
2014 $3,678 $438,900 $0 $438,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72865262

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000140-000000-000045-000026-3