$650,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2016
2 Beds
2 Baths
986 Sq Ft
1978 Built

Recently Sold

$659 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2016

Gorgeous Mid-Cambridge condo with stunning unobstructed skyline views of Boston! Freshly painted throughout, this condo has a nice open kitchen, living room with slider leading to private balcony, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second bedroom/study with French doors and custom shelving, and a lovely half bath. The whole is enhanced by an abundance of windows (every window in this condo provides picturesque views of the surrounding neighborhood), closets and storage. Professionally managed, pet friendly, elevator building with a deeded garage parking space and an extra storage unit. Perfectly situated between MIT and Harvard. Blocks to Red Line T, eateries, entertainment, shopping, banks, Post office, City Hall and easy access to Boston, Mass Pike, the Charles River and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andreas Kreutzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate License #449525499

Last Buyer's Agent

Jasmin Lucci

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
280 Harvard 6D T
Bought by
Lee & Yao Ft
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$905,150

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2016
Closed on
Sep 2, 2016
Sold by
Goguen Theodore H
Bought by
280 Harvard Rd T
Seller's Agent
Andreas Kreutzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jasmin Lucci
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
8.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2007
Sold by
Marlex Rt and Goguen Theodore H
Bought by
Goguen Theodore H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2002
Sold by
Rand Neelam
Bought by
Goguen Theodore H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,250
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2000
Sold by
Brown Jeffrey D and Andolina Kimberly
Bought by
Rand Neelam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,000
Interest Rate
8.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1996
Sold by
Byron Stephen D and Byron Yasmin S
Bought by
Brown Jeffrey D and Andolina Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,800
Interest Rate
7.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1991
Sold by
Alexander Robert W
Bought by
Byron Stephen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
9.34%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Map

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,891

Year Built

1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 6
  • Unit Placement: Upper, End, Corner
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Handicap Access: Yes
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom, French Doors
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone/Concrete
  • Exterior: Stone
  • Exterior Unit Features: Balcony, City View(s), Professional Landscaping

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Deeded
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central Heat
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Harvard House Condominiums
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 31
  • Unit Building: 6D

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M:00118 L:000510006D
  • Zoning: C1

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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Not Resolvable $650,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $303,000 --
Deed $283,000 --
Deed $166,000 --
Deed $139,000 --
Deed $139,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $227,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $142,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $132,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $104,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
04/13/2024 04/13/24 Under Contract -- -- --
04/02/2024 04/02/24 For Rent $3,500 +20.7% --
11/28/2016 11/28/16 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
11/22/2016 11/22/16 Under Contract -- -- --
09/07/2016 09/07/16 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Sold $650,000 +8.5% $659 / Sq Ft
08/08/2016 08/08/16 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2016 08/03/16 For Sale $599,000 -- $608 / 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 $4,891 $770,200 $0 $770,200
2024 $4,484 $757,400 $0 $757,400
2023 $4,407 $752,000 $0 $752,000
2022 $4,358 $736,100 $0 $736,100
2021 $4,192 $716,500 $0 $716,500
2020 $4,046 $703,700 $0 $703,700
2019 $3,890 $654,900 $0 $654,900
2018 $3,890 $603,300 $0 $603,300
2017 $3,408 $525,100 $0 $525,100
2016 $3,292 $471,000 $0 $471,000
2015 $3,265 $417,500 $0 $417,500
2014 $3,151 $376,000 $0 $376,000
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72048058

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000118-000000-000051-000006D