Seller's Agent in 2022
Valerie Post
Engel & Volkers Boston
(813) 334-4128
3 in this area
202 Total Sales
280 Harvard St Unit 3B Cambridge, MA 02139
Mid-Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $733,609 - $820,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
855
Sq Ft
$444/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Elevator
- Park
- Property is near public transit
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 3-minute walk to Wilder Play Area
About This Home
As of March 2022Rare opportunity to tailor a condo exactly to your taste in the most sought after part of Cambridge. Open concept kitchen, large living room, 2 bedrooms with 1 ½ baths, closet space galore and a private balcony, this 855 sq ft apartment has the perfect layout—not a single square foot is wasted. Enter into the kitchen and the living room that’s drenched in natural sunlight. Sliding doors to a sizeable and sturdy private balcony which overlooks a quiet picturesque tree lined street with stunning homes reminiscent of the Painted Ladies in San Francisco. In a professionally managed, elevator building, with a deeded garage parking space. Additional private storage unit right in front of parking space. Perfect, central location in Cambridge near Central Square, Harvard Square, Kendall Square, the T and easy access to Boston and the Charles River. Estate sale. Property being sold as is. Buyer to do own due diligence.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,814
Year Built
- Built in 1978
HOA Fees
- $444 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Tuck Under Parking
- Deeded Parking
Home Design
- Entry on the 3rd floor
Interior Spaces
- 855 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 407231
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
- 31 Units
- Mid-Rise Condominium
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
- Elevator
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 1, 2022
Closed on
Mar 17, 2022
Sold by
Driscoll John C
Bought by
Chen Yingxue and Liu Benjamin Y
Seller's Agent
Valerie Post
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Post
Engel & Volkers Boston
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
19.05%
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
$151,402
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$301,211
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$475,191
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 1983
Bought by
Driscoll Michael J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Yingxue | $625,000 | None Available | |
| Driscoll Michael J | $68,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Chen Yingxue | $325,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2022 03/17/22 | Sold | $625,000 | +19.0% | $731 / Sq Ft |
| 02/07/2022 02/07/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/01/2022 02/01/22 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $614 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,161 | $655,200 | $0 | $655,200 |
| 2024 | $3,810 | $643,600 | $0 | $643,600 |
| 2023 | $4,019 | $685,800 | $0 | $685,800 |
| 2022 | $3,972 | $671,000 | $0 | $671,000 |
| 2021 | $3,814 | $652,000 | $0 | $652,000 |
| 2020 | $3,694 | $642,500 | $0 | $642,500 |
| 2019 | $3,553 | $598,200 | $0 | $598,200 |
| 2018 | $1,357 | $551,300 | $0 | $551,300 |
| 2017 | $3,327 | $512,600 | $0 | $512,600 |
| 2016 | $3,222 | $460,900 | $0 | $460,900 |
| 2015 | $3,200 | $409,200 | $0 | $409,200 |
| 2014 | $3,092 | $369,000 | $0 | $369,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Valerie Post
-
Mary Ramsey
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Mary Ramsey
Engel & Volkers Boston
(617) 686-8031
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72938570
APN: CAMB-000118-000000-000051-000003B
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