Rachel Hillman Foy
Hillman Homes
(774) 806-8325
138 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,625,000 Price
28 Forest St Unit 2 Somerville, MA 02143
Porter Square NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,175,470
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,608
Sq Ft
6,534
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Deck
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Custom Closet System
- Property is near public transit and schools
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of June 2025Beautiful upper unit condominium of a 2-family property in the highly desirable Cambridge Agassiz neighborhood between Porter & Harvard Squares. Set back on a side street with some land in Cambridge, this 3-bedroom 2 full bath home has an open concept kitchen/dining/living room with bright light from walls of south and west windows, vaulted kitchen ceiling, large private deck oasis, period details, hardwood, and high ceilings. Private grand foyer entrance, extra office/guest room with large closet, in-unit laundry, storage in dry basement, rare 30’x25’ exclusive-use rear yard, pet friendly (2), and a 2-car garage. Only 3 blocks to Porter Square Red Line Subway, trendy Mass Ave coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and just up Oxford Street from Harvard University. Well run association with large reserves.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington Listed on: 04/30/2025
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Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,324
Year Built
- Built in 1890 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 6,534
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Deeded Parking
Home Design
- Entry on the 2nd floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Rubber Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,608 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Bay Window
- Entrance Foyer
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- 2 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4864452
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal, reserve funds
- 2 Units
Amenities
- Shops
Recreation
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David W. Ledwig
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Buyer's Agent
Wayne Terrio
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,237,000
Premium/Discount to List
$87,000
7.57%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$61,530
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.30%
Original Mortgage
$742,200
Outstanding Balance
$733,737
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$441,733
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 29, 2017
Closed on
May 19, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ryan Pietras
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David W. Ledwig
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
3.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Porter Square, MA
-
Rachel Hillman Foy
-
Team Tom Truong
Team Tom Truong
eXp Realty LLC
(781) 430-4830
42 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,050,000 Price
-
Michelle Doyle
Michelle Doyle
Flow Realty, Inc.
(978) 690-4362
52 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$625,000 Price
-
Minka vanBeuzekom
Minka vanBeuzekom
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 657-2667
53 Total Sales
2 in Porter Square
$920K - $1.4M Price Range
-
John Collins
John Collins
Capital Residential Group, LLC
(781) 604-1284
21 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,800,000 Price
-
Mary Beth Kelley
Mary Beth Kelley
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
(973) 604-8105
34 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,515,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,237,000 | None Available | ||
| $875,000 | -- | ||
| $875,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $742,200 | ||
| Previous Owner | $658,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $392,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 06/03/25 | Sold | $1,237,000 | +7.6% | $769 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/07/2025 05/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | For Sale | $1,150,000 | +31.4% | $715 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/19/2017 05/19/17 | Sold | $875,000 | +3.1% | $544 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/04/2017 04/04/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/29/2017 03/29/17 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | $528 / 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 | $10,648 | $976,000 | $0 | $976,000 |
| 2024 | $9,833 | $934,700 | $0 | $934,700 |
| 2023 | $9,546 | $923,200 | $0 | $923,200 |
| 2022 | $9,128 | $896,700 | $0 | $896,700 |
| 2021 | $8,952 | $878,500 | $0 | $878,500 |
| 2020 | $8,680 | $860,300 | $0 | $860,300 |
| 2019 | $8,404 | $781,000 | $0 | $781,000 |
| 2018 | $8,539 | $755,000 | $0 | $755,000 |
| 2017 | $8,802 | $754,200 | $0 | $754,200 |
| 2016 | $7,338 | $585,600 | $0 | $585,600 |
| 2015 | -- | $528,600 | $0 | $528,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
David W. Ledwig
Seller's Agent in 2025
David W. Ledwig
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(781) 985-8750
1 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Wayne Terrio
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Wayne Terrio
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 640-7777
2 in this area
69 Total Sales
-
R
Seller's Agent in 2017
Ryan Pietras
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73367630
APN: SOME-000037-D000000-000008-000002
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