$697,500
SOLD DEC 20, 2018
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,128 Sq Ft
$250/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$618 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

84 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2022

This Brand New Renovation is Modern and Beautifully Designed. Each of the two generous bedrooms has a well-planned closet. The additional study/sun-room has a storage bench and organizational wall. An open plan living and dining room welcomes natural light and features custom built-in shelves. A serene bath is highlighted by the walk-in shower and modern decor. The kitchen is a chef's dream with stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, abundant cabinets, gas range, ample counter space, deep sink, and easy layout for cooking and entertaining. This thoughtfully planned unit has high end finishes throughout, hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, lots of windows for natural light, and basement storage. Easy access to Harvard & Porter Squares, Fresh Pond, Huron Village, Red line, Parks, bike path, shops, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and restaurants...every amenity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Walker Chin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 09/12/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Melony Swasey

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,917

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

HOA Fees

  • $250 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,917

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Commission: 2.50
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Seller Agency: 2.50
  • Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 619.68
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1913

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Other Room 1: Name: Bonus Room, On Level: First Floor
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: AN1593
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1128.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 250.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: 281 Walden Street

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 377400.00
  • Page: 159
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2449.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 418827

Multi Family

  • No Units: 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

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $830,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $800,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $697,500 --
Not Resolvable $467,500 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $94,000 --
Warranty Deed $91,700 --
Warranty Deed $133,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $664,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $720,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $503,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $523,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $229,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $274,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $297,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $73,900 No Value Available
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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72394192

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000272-000000-000022-000001