$720,000
SOLD NOV 14, 2016
2 Beds
1 Bath
965 Sq Ft
1930 Built

Recently Sold

$746 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2016

Beautiful, Historic, Classic and Thoughtfully Updated are some of the best adjectives to describe this landmark property located in Porter Square. This gorgeous 2 BR condo looks proudly over the Lesley campus and has a walk score of 90. The kitchen has a superior european design quality and boasts thoughtful detail for the enthusiastic chef. The adjoining dining area has a new, lovely built-in cabinet with granite and under-lighting. The good sized living room has many oversized windows with wonderful views down Mass Ave. A pet friendly building, it was formally a hotel. It has a deeded garage parking space with a sizable storage area. Convenient to the Red Line, Commuter Rail and Porter Square shopping plaza. Be sure not to miss the gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Savarese

Senne Listed on: 09/08/2016

Senne

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Huang Team

Ivy Gate Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,390

Year Built

1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Corner
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, T-Station, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room: First Floor
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio, City View(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Hot Water Radiators, Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - On Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 103
  • Unit Building: 31

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: BC

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 1996
Sold by
Dm Rt and Thayer Donald F
Bought by
Hofmann Andreas G
Source: Public Records

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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
Deed $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $40,000 No Value Available
Open $165,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Off Market $3,000 -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Off Market $3,000 -- --
11/27/2024 11/27/24 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
11/15/2022 11/15/22 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
11/03/2022 11/03/22 Under Contract -- -- --
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Price Changed $3,000 -3.2% $3 / Sq Ft
09/27/2022 09/27/22 For Rent $3,100 +6.9% --
08/01/2018 08/01/18 Rented $2,900 +3.6% --
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/20/2018 06/20/18 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
02/28/2017 02/28/17 Under Contract -- -- --
01/14/2017 01/14/17 Price Changed $2,800 -6.7% $3 / Sq Ft
11/21/2016 11/21/16 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
11/14/2016 11/14/16 Sold $720,000 +3.0% $746 / Sq Ft
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2016 09/08/16 For Sale $699,000 -- $724 / 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 $5,390 $848,800 $0 $848,800
2024 $4,967 $839,000 $0 $839,000
2023 $4,824 $823,200 $0 $823,200
2022 $4,850 $819,300 $0 $819,300
2021 $4,674 $798,900 $0 $798,900
2020 $4,498 $782,300 $0 $782,300
2019 $4,321 $727,500 $0 $727,500
2018 $4,211 $669,500 $0 $669,500
2017 $3,865 $595,500 $0 $595,500
2016 $3,759 $537,700 $0 $537,700
2015 $3,728 $476,700 $0 $476,700
2014 $3,691 $440,400 $0 $440,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72063923

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000177-000000-000055-000003-31