NOT LISTED FOR SALE

289 Washington St Unit 3 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $646,000 - $742,112

1 Bed
1 Bath
711 Sq Ft
1873 Built

Last Sold December 15, 2014

Last sale price $498,000 $700 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,191/month

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2014

This is the one you've been waiting for! Gorgeous top-floor condo in vibrant neighborhood between Central & Kendall/MIT boasts vaulted ceilings, tons of windows, skylights and original wide pine floors. Gut-renovated in 2005, this home has a spacious open layout living/dining area, modern kitchen with white shaker cabinets and granite counters, large bedroom with walk-in closet, and a lovely private roof deck with amazing sunset views. Additional perks include in-unit laundry, built-in bookshelves, basement storage, ample permit parking, and a pet-friendly, 100% owner-occupied association. Located in the heart of the city's best restaurants, cafes, bakeries, several grocery stores, live music venues, the theater and more... urban living at its finest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Natasha Burger

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge License #449539834 Listed on: 11/05/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Miro Fitkova

Fitkova Realty Group

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2014
Closed on
Dec 15, 2014
Sold by
Gordon Lara
Bought by
Pearre Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Natasha Burger
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Miro Fitkova
Fitkova Realty Group
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$498,000
Premium/Discount to List
$49,000
10.91%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$687,778

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$189,778
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2009
Sold by
Highland Nathalie M
Bought by
Gordon Lara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,830
Interest Rate
4.87%
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
Pearre Benjamin $498,000 --
Gordon Lara $339,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pearre Benjamin $398,400
Previous Owner Gordon Lara $309,000
Previous Owner Gordon Lara $328,830
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Sold $498,000 +10.9% $700 / Sq Ft
11/11/2014 11/11/14 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2014 11/05/14 For Sale $449,000 -- $632 / 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 $4,138 $651,600 $0 $651,600
2024 $3,688 $622,900 $0 $622,900
2023 $3,722 $635,100 $0 $635,100
2022 $3,736 $631,100 $0 $631,100
2021 $3,657 $625,200 $0 $625,200
2020 $3,517 $611,600 $0 $611,600
2019 $3,366 $566,700 $0 $566,700
2018 $3,234 $514,100 $0 $514,100
2017 $2,999 $462,100 $0 $462,100
2016 $2,811 $402,100 $0 $402,100
2015 $2,642 $337,900 $0 $337,900
2014 $2,543 $303,500 $0 $303,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Natasha Burger

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

  • Miro Fitkova

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Miro Fitkova

    Fitkova Realty Group

    (617) 921-9952

    92 Total Sales

    Miro Fitkova
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71765718

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000075-000000-000095-000003

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 The Port

289 Washington St Unit 3, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 289 Washington St Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 05 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $687,778, approximately $967 per square foot. This property was built in 1873. 289 Washington St Unit 3 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.

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