NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26 Sherman St Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,206,000 - $1,948,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,878 Sq Ft
$818/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 08, 2023

Last sale price $1,150,000 $612 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,589/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts
  • Post and Beam
  • Corner Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Raymond Park

About This Home

As of June 2023

CORNER LOT on a dead end street - Contractor special two-family with separate utilities. GREAT project for the right person. Ready to be finished off into four levels of living area. Located in Huron Village/Observatory area and short walk to Harvard and the Observatory. Currently vacant and to be delivered vacant, in as-is condition. Family owned and owner occupied for several generations. Parking: two wide and two deep, four cars. Ready to make two-units or a larger single family. No showings until after Labor Day.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Sherrow

Alcove Realty Listed on: 08/30/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

teagan gaeta

eXp Realty

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1891

Lot Details

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,878 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00205 L:00032,414819

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Shops

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,311

Year Built

Built in 1891

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1891
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1878
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: NB1603
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 585.73
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 612.35
  • MAIN SO: AC0342

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Irregular
  • Frontage Length: 100
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT UNITS: 2
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00205 L:00032,414819
  • Zoning: C-1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3200
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5311
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEVELS 2: 2
  • LEASE 2: N
  • LEASE 1: N
  • FLRS 1: 1
  • FLRS 2: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2022
Closed on
Jun 8, 2023
Sold by
Ginn Deborah A and Perduyn Claire M
Bought by
26 Sherman St Llc
Seller's Agent
Sarah Sherrow
Alcove Realty
Buyer's Agent
teagan gaeta
eXp Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.55%
Total Days on Market
15
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$1,536,040

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$386,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.57%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,957,328
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
-$421,288
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
26 Sherman St Llc $1,150,000 None Available
26 Sherman St Llc $1,150,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open 26 Sherman St Llc $2,000,000
Closed 26 Sherman St Llc $2,000,000
Closed 26 Sherman St Llc $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Sold $1,150,000 +4.5% $612 / Sq Ft
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2022 09/09/22 For Sale $1,100,000 0.0% $586 / Sq Ft
09/07/2022 09/07/22 Off Market $1,100,000 -- --
08/30/2022 08/30/22 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $586 / 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 $11,988 $1,887,900 $576,100 $1,311,800
2024 $5,773 $975,200 $600,200 $375,000
2023 $5,507 $939,800 $610,900 $328,900
2022 $5,311 $897,200 $600,200 $297,000
2021 $5,108 $873,100 $587,300 $285,800
2020 $5,110 $888,700 $608,300 $280,400
2019 $5,126 $862,900 $605,600 $257,300
2018 $4,803 $763,600 $533,200 $230,400
2017 $4,887 $753,000 $522,500 $230,500
2016 $4,926 $704,700 $490,400 $214,300
2015 $4,838 $618,700 $428,700 $190,000
2014 $4,566 $544,900 $375,100 $169,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Sarah Sherrow

    Alcove Realty

    (617) 868-8500

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Sarah Sherrow
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  • t

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    teagan gaeta

    eXp Realty

    (978) 500-6514

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73030506

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000205-000000-000032

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 Neighborhood Nine

26 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 26 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 30 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,536,040, approximately $817 per square foot. This property was built in 1891. 26 Sherman St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Cambridge Montessori School, and Cambridge Friends School.

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