$422,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2013
2 Beds
1 Bath
875 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Recently Sold

$482 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

94 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2017

Sun-drenched upper condo unit, steps from Harvard and Porter Squares, Huron Village, Danehey and Raymond Parks. Open - floor plan airy living/dining room area, gorgeous eat-in kitchen with generous storage and pantry area/office nook. Front bedroom features bay windows and back bedroom has sliding doors leading to a covered, shady, private porch, overlooking gorgeous backyard oasis. Shared landscaped back patio. Relax in your treetop home within minutes of the best Cambridge has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Brennan

Greater Metropolitan R. E. Listed on: 06/22/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Montieth

North Star RE Agents, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,355

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Insulation: Blown In
  • Bedroom 2: 13X12
  • Bathroom #1: 8X6
  • Kitchen: 16X12
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: 14X12
  • Master Bedroom: 13X12
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
  • Dining Room: 14X12

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: 28 Sherman Street Condominium
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Master Insurance, Extra Storage
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 3
  • Unit Building: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2023
Sold by
Vavarella Emilio and Ganley-Roper Elizabeth
Bought by
Vavarella Emilio
Current Estimated Value
$840,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$414,000
Outstanding Balance
$401,304
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$438,768

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2017
Closed on
Apr 28, 2017
Sold by
Braley Jason L and Pike Brenda J
Bought by
Ganley-Roper Elizabeth and Vavarella Emilio
Seller's Agent
Joanne and Linda
RE/MAX Leading Edge
Buyer's Agent
Amy Oliver
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$524,900
Sold Price
$557,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,100
6.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
Original Mortgage
$157,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2013
Closed on
Sep 23, 2013
Sold by
Gultingen Alexia
Bought by
Braley Jason L and Pike Brenda J
Seller's Agent
William Brennan
Greater Metropolitan R. E.
Buyer's Agent
Linda Montieth
North Star RE Agents, LLC
List Price
$399,876
Sold Price
$422,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,124
5.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2011
Sold by
Vreeland Cynthia C
Bought by
Gultlingen Alexia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,240
Interest Rate
4.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1997
Sold by
Gerstmyer Denise A
Bought by
Vreeland Cynthia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,760
Interest Rate
7.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1992
Sold by
Vejins Viktors R
Bought by
Gerstmyer Denise A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1992
Sold by
Kurten Elizabeth S
Bought by
Vejins Viktors S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1989
Sold by
206 Rindge Ave Prnr
Bought by
Evans David L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Not Resolvable $557,000 --
Not Resolvable $422,000 --
Deed $332,800 --
Warranty Deed $332,800 --
Deed $172,200 --
Deed $129,000 --
Deed $125,000 --
Deed $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $414,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $414,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $157,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $266,240 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $137,760 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2017 04/28/17 Sold $557,000 +6.1% $637 / Sq Ft
03/16/2017 03/16/17 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2017 03/08/17 For Sale $524,900 +24.4% $600 / Sq Ft
09/24/2013 09/24/13 Sold $422,000 0.0% $482 / Sq Ft
07/05/2013 07/05/13 Off Market $422,000 -- --
06/22/2013 06/22/13 For Sale $399,876 -- $457 / 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 $4,355 $685,900 $0 $685,900
2024 $3,995 $674,800 $0 $674,800
2023 $3,926 $670,000 $0 $670,000
2022 $3,862 $652,300 $0 $652,300
2021 $3,702 $632,800 $0 $632,800
2020 $3,603 $626,600 $0 $626,600
2019 $3,458 $582,200 $0 $582,200
2018 $1,254 $535,400 $0 $535,400
2017 $3,242 $499,600 $0 $499,600
2016 $3,125 $447,100 $0 $447,100
2015 $3,094 $395,700 $0 $395,700
2014 $2,889 $344,700 $0 $344,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71546025

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000205-000000-000033-000003