NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Walden St Unit 3 Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $830,000 - $928,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,058 Sq Ft
1913 Built

Last Sold October 31, 2019

Last sale price $675,000 $638 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,056/month

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2019

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Walden Street, this sun-drenched 3rd-floor West Cambridge classic beckons you to kick off your shoes, curl up with a delicious treat, and savor every wonderful moment in your very own urban treehouse! Buttery wood floors and charming vintage built-ins are just a few of the home's many nostalgic features. The open floor plan, spacious bedrooms, cheerful eat-in kitchen (featuring an enormous pantry) and bookend 3-season porches provide plenty of room for family and friends. Moments from an abundance of specialty shops, trendy eateries, bike paths and open green spaces including Hi-Rise Bakery, the shops at Fresh Pond & Huron Village, Porter Square, Danehy, and Raymond Parks, and so much more. Less than 1 mile to the Red Line, Commuter Rail, Route 2, and bus routes. Bike Score 77! Transit Score 65! Walk Score 82/Very Walkable! Come see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Waters-Clark

Compass Listed on: 09/26/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Glovsky

The Charles Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,423

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Range
  • Year Round Access
  • Basement

Community Details

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00272 L:0002200003

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,423

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 614.37
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1913

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 12X11, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 12X11, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 9X6, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Lighting - Overhead
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 14X13, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 14X12, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Main Level, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry: On Level: Third Floor, Flooring - Laminate, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Living Room: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 15X12, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Open Floor Plan
  • Basement: Y
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 15X6, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Lighting - Overhead
  • Other Room 2: Name: Sun Room, On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 16X7, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Lighting - Overhead
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: BB9906
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1058.00

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Insulation Feature: Unknown
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch - Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: On Street Permit

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 100 Amps
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, 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 Condominium

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 440100.00
  • Page: 178
  • Parcel Number: M:00272 L:0002200003
  • Zoning: C1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2614.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 418825

Multi Family

  • No Units: 3
  • No Units Owner Occ: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2019
Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Flamm Cynthia J Est
Bought by
Konover Robert and Adzima Megan
Seller's Agent
Katherine Waters-Clark
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Glovsky
The Charles Realty
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.85%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$883,147

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$208,147
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1997
Sold by
Stone Barbara L
Bought by
Flamm Cynthia J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 1987
Sold by
Dagbjartsson Eggert
Bought by
Stone Barbara L
Source: Public Records

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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
Konover Robert $675,000 --
Flamm Cynthia J $158,000 --
Stone Barbara L $132,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Konover Robert $527,000
Closed Konover Robert $540,000
Previous Owner Stone Barbara L $118,500
Previous Owner Stone Barbara L $88,000
Previous Owner Stone Barbara L $83,700
Previous Owner Stone Barbara L $5,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $675,000 +3.8% $638 / Sq Ft
10/01/2019 10/01/19 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2019 09/26/19 For Sale $650,000 -- $614 / 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 $4,423 $696,600 $0 $696,600
2024 $4,140 $699,300 $0 $699,300
2023 $3,892 $664,100 $0 $664,100
2022 $3,876 $654,700 $0 $654,700
2021 $3,794 $648,500 $0 $648,500
2020 $3,089 $537,300 $0 $537,300
2019 $2,614 $440,100 $0 $440,100
2018 $2,537 $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

  • Sarah Glovsky

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Sarah Glovsky

    The Charles Realty

    (617) 236-0353

    1 in this area

    149 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72571499

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000272-000000-000022-000003

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 Neighborhood Nine

281 Walden St Unit 3, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 281 Walden St Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 26 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $883,147, approximately $834 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 281 Walden St Unit 3 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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