NOT LISTED FOR SALE

287 Harvard St, Unit 79 Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $760,000 - $966,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
760 Sq Ft
$310/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 02, 2019

Last sale price $760,000 $1,000 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,267/month

268 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom
  • 1-minute walk to Wilder Play Area

About This Home

As of October 2019

Beautiful 2 bedroom corner penthouse unit with spectacular views of the Boston skyline and northern Cambridge. Large living room/dining room with parquet floors, 2 good size bedrooms and spacious fully equipped galley kitchen with new dishwasher and new microwave. Bonus: large parking spot assigned to this unit in garage which fits 2 cars tandem as well as large storage space assigned to this unit. Conveniently located on a residential street between Harvard University and M.I.T., very close to Mass Ave, Central Square, the Red Line, Whole Foods, Cambridge City Hall, plenty of restaurants and coffee shops, bookstores and parks. This can be an excellent residence for you or an investment opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Effie Treon

Treon Realty Group Listed on: 11/09/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Fei

United Real Estate, LLC

United Real Estate, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,330

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $310 per month

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Tile

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,330

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$310 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1052.50
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 79
  • Unit Level: 7
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse, Corner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1970

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Parquet
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN4907
  • Main So: AN1807
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 760.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Stone/Concrete
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Tandem, Assigned
  • Garage Parking: Under
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 310.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: 287 Harvard St. Condominium

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 545600.00
  • Page: 00
  • Zoning: C2A

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3431.82
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 405360

Multi Family

  • No Units: 54
  • No Units Owner Occ: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2018
Closed on
Sep 24, 2019
Sold by
Karra Maria
Bought by
Chen Youhua and Xie Guangyu
Seller's Agent
Effie Treon
Treon Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Susan Fei
United Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,900
-10.58%
Total Days on Market
268
Current Estimated Value
$822,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2003
Sold by
Scotti Nancy F
Bought by
Karra Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$281,600
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Chen Youhua $760,000 --
Karra Maria $352,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Karra Maria $165,000
Previous Owner Karra Maria $281,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/02/2019 10/02/19 Sold $760,000 -5.0% $1,000 / Sq Ft
08/04/2019 08/04/19 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2019 04/17/19 Price Changed $799,900 -2.4% $1,053 / Sq Ft
02/04/2019 02/04/19 Price Changed $819,900 -3.5% $1,079 / Sq Ft
11/09/2018 11/09/18 For Sale $849,900 -- $1,118 / 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 $4,330 $681,900 $0 $681,900
2024 $3,942 $665,800 $0 $665,800
2023 $3,933 $671,100 $0 $671,100
2022 $3,920 $662,200 $0 $662,200
2021 $3,764 $643,400 $0 $643,400
2020 $3,662 $636,800 $0 $636,800
2019 $3,519 $592,400 $0 $592,400
2018 $3,516 $545,600 $0 $545,600
2017 $3,282 $505,700 $0 $505,700
2016 $3,150 $450,600 $0 $450,600
2015 $3,123 $399,400 $0 $399,400
2014 $2,884 $344,200 $0 $344,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Effie Treon

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Effie Treon

    Treon Realty Group

    (781) 424-0131

    59 Total Sales

    Effie Treon
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  • Susan Fei

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Susan Fei

    United Real Estate, LLC

    (617) 515-7232

    3 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Susan Fei
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About This Building

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72422447

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000108-000000-000023-000079

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Mid-Cambridge

287 Harvard St Unit 79, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 287 Harvard St Unit 79, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 09 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $822,588, approximately $1,082 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 287 Harvard St Unit 79 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and Saint Paul's Choir School.

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