NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Walden St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $873,000 - $950,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,128 Sq Ft
$275/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 31, 2022

Last sale price $830,000 $736 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,504/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Property is near public transit
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Custom Closet System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2022

Nestled b/w Huron Village & Avon Hill, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath+ study condo is single level living at its best. This sun-splashed unit benefits from south facing bay windows in the living& dining rooms that provide abundant light all day long. Off the foyer w/ built in storage, is the gracious living room. It opens to a sizable dining room w/ built-in hutch, one of the many period details throughout. The eat-in kitchen w/ center island is a chef’s delight with quartz counters, Shaker cabinetry & stainless appliances. It leads to an alcove w/side by side washer/dryer & laundry storage. Back sunroom w/ direct entry, perfect for exercise or work from home space. Two generously sized bedrooms w/ ample closet space. A luxurious full bath w/ walk-in shower. 150 sq ft of basement storage. 2020 roof. 2017 hot air system. Close to Harvard & Porter Squares. Enjoy the beauty of Danehy Park & Fresh Pond Reservoir, convenience of nearby shopping, & the highly acclaimed restaurants of Cambridge.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Delaney

Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont Listed on: 02/01/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Co-Listed By

Lynn Findlay

Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Last Buyer's Agent

The Team - Real Estate Advisors

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,084

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $275 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Entryway
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 418826

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,084

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$275 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Hall, Sun Room
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 132
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 143
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 45
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 168
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 204
  • Laundry Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 165
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Living Area: 1128
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 752.66
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 735.82
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 275
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 418826
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 218

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1084
  • Tax Book Number: 77714

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2022
Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Mahadevan Naresh and Rajasekar Sujatha
Bought by
Petros Brittany A and Gerry Christopher J
Seller's Agent
Martha Delaney
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Buyer's Agent
The Team - Real Estate Advisors
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.24%
Current Estimated Value
$912,618

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,618
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Outstanding Balance
$631,309
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$327,369

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2021
Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Nelson Christopher and Stigile Jessica
Bought by
Mahadevan Naresh and Rajasekar Sujatha
Seller's Agent
Melony Swasey
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martha Delaney
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2018
Closed on
Dec 12, 2018
Sold by
Granowitter Denise
Bought by
Stigile Jessica and Nelson Christopher
Seller's Agent
Kim Walker Chin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Melony Swasey
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$697,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$61,500
-8.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.93%
Original Mortgage
$523,125
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2016
Closed on
Jan 4, 2017
Sold by
Destler Mark D
Bought by
Granowitter Denise
Seller's Agent
Stig Bergquist
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stig Bergquist
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$467,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-1.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2014
Sold by
Swartz Michael W
Bought by
Destler Mark D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1993
Sold by
Citicorp Mtg Inc
Bought by
Swartz Michael W and Drestler Mark D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1992
Sold by
Kanno Nellie B
Bought by
Citicorp Mtg Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1987
Sold by
Dagbjartsson Eggert
Bought by
Kanno Nellie B
Source: Public Records

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Petros Brittany A $830,000 None Available
Mahadevan Naresh $800,000 None Available
Stigile Jessica $697,500 --
Granowitter Denise $467,500 --
Destler Mark D -- --
Swartz Michael W $94,000 --
Citicorp Mtg Inc $91,700 --
Kanno Nellie B $133,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Petros Brittany A $664,000
Previous Owner Mahadevan Naresh $720,000
Previous Owner Stigile Jessica $503,000
Previous Owner Stigile Jessica $523,125
Previous Owner Destler Mark D $229,000
Previous Owner Dagbjartsson Eggert $274,000
Previous Owner Destler Mark D $297,500
Previous Owner Dagbjartsson Eggert $73,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2022 03/31/22 Sold $830,000 -2.2% $736 / Sq Ft
02/20/2022 02/20/22 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2022 02/01/22 For Sale $849,000 +6.1% $753 / Sq Ft
05/07/2021 05/07/21 Sold $800,000 +6.7% $709 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2021 03/16/21 For Sale $750,000 +7.5% $665 / Sq Ft
12/20/2018 12/20/18 Sold $697,500 0.0% $618 / Sq Ft
12/05/2018 12/05/18 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2018 11/30/18 Off Market $697,500 -- --
11/21/2018 11/21/18 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2018 10/24/18 Price Changed $699,000 -7.9% $620 / Sq Ft
09/12/2018 09/12/18 For Sale $759,000 +62.4% $673 / Sq Ft
01/04/2017 01/04/17 Sold $467,500 -1.6% $442 / Sq Ft
12/08/2016 12/08/16 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2016 12/03/16 For Sale $475,000 -- $449 / 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 $4,917 $774,400 $0 $774,400
2024 $4,500 $760,100 $0 $760,100
2023 $4,303 $734,300 $0 $734,300
2022 $3,692 $623,700 $0 $623,700
2021 $3,614 $617,800 $0 $617,800
2020 $3,436 $597,500 $0 $597,500
2019 $3,182 $535,700 $0 $535,700
2018 $2,594 $403,300 $0 $403,300
2017 $2,449 $377,400 $0 $377,400
2016 $2,381 $340,700 $0 $340,700
2015 $2,355 $301,100 $0 $301,100
2014 $2,315 $276,200 $0 $276,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Martha Delaney

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Martha Delaney

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

    (617) 413-1051

    2 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Martha Delaney
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  • Lynn Findlay

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Lynn Findlay

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

    (617) 484-5300

    2 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Lynn Findlay
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    The Team - Real Estate Advisors

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (978) 996-3604

    14 in this area

    347 Total Sales

    The Team - Real Estate Advisors
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  • Melony Swasey

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Melony Swasey

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 971-7080

    1 in this area

    180 Total Sales

    Melony Swasey
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  • Kim Walker Chin

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Kim Walker Chin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 864-4430

    28 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Kim Walker Chin
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  • Stig Bergquist

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Stig Bergquist

    Keller Williams Realty

    (617) 413-2539

    16 Total Sales

    Stig Bergquist
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72938417

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000272-000000-000022-000001

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 Neighborhood Nine

281 Walden St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 281 Walden St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 01 February 2022 and is currently estimated at $912,618, approximately $809 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 281 Walden St Unit 1 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Cambridge Montessori School, and Cambridge Friends School.

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