$751,000
SOLD JUN 8, 2017
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,321 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$569 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2021

Top floor beauty in meticulously converted Queen Anne Victorian.Exclusive tree top unit in handsome 3-unit home in prime Union Square/Prospect Hill location.Private foyer & stairs lead to a spacious living/dining area.Wake up to skyline views from your turreted Master Bedroom.Enjoy morning coffee on your private expansive deck w/ sweeping views of Boston,Cambridge,Somerville, gardens & park.Fabulous cathedral ceiling bonus room adjacent to deck offering built-in bookcases featuring SW light & stunning sunsets.Gorgeous skylight in granite/SS kitchen w/rich wood cabinets & glass-paned pantry doors.Wood floors throughout complimented by freshly painted interiors.Tile bath w/skylight & whirlpool tub.Delightful 1/2 bath w/ marble top vanity next to stack laundry.Sizable second bedroom/office space.Back stairway leads to parking space & exclusive yard area. Extra lockable 7'x10' storage room in basement. Ideal location 1/2 block to 85 bus to Kendall Sq.,2 blocks to Union Sq.. A-Must-See!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Rosenfeld

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

William Farino

Board and Park, LLC

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2021
Closed on
Mar 17, 2021
Sold by
Crowley Emily P and Johnson Kerry A
Bought by
Murphy Sarah and Olszewski Jon
Seller's Agent
William Farino
Board and Park, LLC
Buyer's Agent
The Team - Real Estate Advisors
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$835,000
Sold Price
$852,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
2.04%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$952,438

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,438
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.60%
Original Mortgage
$793,250
Outstanding Balance
$719,125
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$191,699

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2017
Closed on
Jun 8, 2017
Sold by
Vargas Joel and Vargas Felicia
Bought by
Johnson Kerry A and Crowley Emily P
Seller's Agent
Sara Rosenfeld
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
William Farino
Board and Park, LLC
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$751,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,100
7.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$675,900
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Map

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,025

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • 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: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Storm Doors
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Insulation: Partial, Mixed
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Bedroom 2: Third Floor, 13X10
  • Bathroom #1: Third Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Third Floor
  • Kitchen: Third Floor, 12X8
  • Laundry Room: Third Floor
  • Living Room: Third Floor, 14X18
  • Master Bedroom: Third Floor, 12X15
  • Master Bedroom Description: Ceiling - Cathedral, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Third Floor
  • Family Room: Third Floor, 12X16
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Oth1 Room Name: Entry Hall
  • Oth1 Dimen: 7X10
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Wood
  • Oth1 Level: Second Floor
  • Oth2 Dimen: 9X6
  • Oth2 Dscrp: Flooring - Laminate
  • Oth2 Level: Second Floor
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: AC0790

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Shingles, Wood
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Wood, City View(s), Garden Area, Screens, Gutters

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Improved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: 26 Vinal Avenue Condominiums
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Reserve Funds
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 3
  • Unit Building: 3

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M:62 B:C L:45 U:3
  • Zoning: res
  • Acre: 0.14
  • Lot Size: 6195.00

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
Condominium Deed $852,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $751,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $793,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $675,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $359,650 No Value Available
Previous Owner $142,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $236,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Sold $852,000 +2.0% $645 / Sq Ft
02/02/2021 02/02/21 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2021 01/28/21 For Sale $835,000 +11.2% $632 / Sq Ft
06/08/2017 06/08/17 Sold $751,000 +7.3% $569 / Sq Ft
05/04/2017 05/04/17 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2017 04/26/17 For Sale $699,900 -- $530 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,025 $827,200 $0 $827,200
2024 $8,330 $791,800 $0 $791,800
2023 $8,085 $781,900 $0 $781,900
2022 $7,729 $759,200 $0 $759,200
2021 $7,578 $743,700 $0 $743,700
2020 $7,347 $728,100 $0 $728,100
2019 $7,103 $660,100 $0 $660,100
2018 $7,491 $662,300 $0 $662,300
2017 $7,025 $602,000 $0 $602,000
2016 $5,885 $469,700 $0 $469,700
2015 $5,469 $433,700 $0 $433,700
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72153411

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000062-C000000-000045-000003