NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Sidney St Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridgeport Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,025,000 - $1,168,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,123 Sq Ft
1991 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 20, 2014

Last sale price $607,500 $541 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,369 / mo

78 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2014

Rare find: Townhouse on two floors with private, landscaped yard! Located near the Charles River, MIT and BU, this modern 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse features a fireplace, master bedroom suite with balcony and walk-in closet, hardwood floors. Renovated bath on 1st level, new kitchen with quartz counters, chef's range, and new cabinets — plus two sun filled glass doors leading to the spacious fenced-in yard. Amenities include gas heat, and A/C by heat pump, in-unit laundry, underground garage and extra storage. Hot water is included in condo fee. Cambridgeport Commons is one of the city's best values, with on-site superintendent and a stable, well-managed association. Walk to MIT, BU and the Green Line. Direct transportation to the Longwood Medical Area, Kendall Square tech sites, and Central/Red Line T. Charles River recreation, Whole Foods/Trader Joe's and the Mass Pike are close by. This is townhouse living at its best!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carole Talley

Charlesbank Real Estate Listed on: 10/03/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Giangregorio

Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1991

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street, Corner, Front, Walkout, Courtyard
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1991

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, French Doors
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Laundry Room: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Balcony / Deck, Cable Hookup

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Under, Deeded
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Cambridgeport Commons
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Professional - On Site, Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 100
  • Unit Building: 89

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2014
Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carole Talley
Charlesbank Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Giangregorio
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
List Price
$620,000
Sold Price
$607,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-2.02%
Current Estimated Value
$1,082,474

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$474,974
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,248
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$783,226

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1989
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$607,500 --
$235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $417,000
Previous Owner $111,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/20/2014 12/20/14 Sold $607,500 0.0% $541 / Sq Ft
11/08/2014 11/08/14 Off Market $607,500 -- --
10/03/2014 10/03/14 For Sale $620,000 -- $552 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $5,850 $921,300 $0 $921,300
2024 $5,430 $917,300 $0 $917,300
2023 $5,205 $888,200 $0 $888,200
2022 $5,090 $859,800 $0 $859,800
2021 $4,850 $829,100 $0 $829,100
2020 $4,765 $828,700 $0 $828,700
2019 $4,440 $747,400 $0 $747,400
2018 $4,329 $688,300 $0 $688,300
2017 $4,189 $645,500 $0 $645,500
2016 $4,020 $575,100 $0 $575,100
2015 $3,712 $474,700 $0 $474,700
2014 $3,680 $439,100 $0 $439,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Carole Talley

    Charlesbank Real Estate

    (617) 921-8243

    4 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Carole Talley
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  • Matthew Giangregorio

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Matthew Giangregorio

    Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

    (617) 587-0100

    38 Total Sales

    Matthew Giangregorio
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71752219

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000065-000000-000045-000089

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Cambridgeport

278 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA

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