NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $931,095 - $987,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,142 Sq Ft
$445/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 22, 2022

Last sale price $870,000 $762 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,126/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Porter Square Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit
  • Bay Window

About This Home

As of March 2022

Located on the penthouse level, this home offers a spacious floor plan and many period details. Through the foyer you are greeted by an expansive living room with a fireplace and custom built-ins. The eat-in kitchen opens to the large family room with a bay window, a custom built-in, and stained glass window. There are two bedrooms and a hall bathroom. This unit also offers central air, additional storage in the basement and a common patio and garden area. The property is within a well-established association and professionally managed. This is a superb Porter Square location with immediate access to restaurants and cafes as well as the T Station and multiple local storefronts. Less than 20 minutes by train to Boston's bustling Downtown Crossing and 1 mile from the serene Danehy Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 02/08/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Sassoon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,193

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • No Units Above

HOA Fees

  • $445 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,142 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4407286

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 83 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Newport Road Condominium Trust Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,193

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$445 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 117
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 169
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 54
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Family Room Area: 176
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 240
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1142
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 698.77
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 761.82
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 445
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 7
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4407286
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 360
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5193.25
  • Tax Book Number: 71662

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 83

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2022
Closed on
Mar 22, 2022
Sold by
Lipman & Cohen Joint Lt
Bought by
Sackstein David F
Seller's Agent
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Amy Sassoon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$798,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
$72,000
9.02%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$952,774

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,774
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.05%
Original Mortgage
$773,000
Outstanding Balance
$727,409
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$232,923

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2018
Sold by
Cohen Helen S
Bought by
Lipman & Cohen Lt

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2016
Closed on
May 31, 2016
Sold by
Minear Ft
Bought by
Cohen Helen S
Seller's Agent
Kayla Crugnale
Crugnale & Co.
Buyer's Agent
Gail Roberts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
11.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%
Original Mortgage
$528,637
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2012
Sold by
Minear Paul L and Minear Elizabeth C
Bought by
Minear Ft and Minear Paul L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2010
Sold by
Minear Paul Lawrence
Bought by
Minear Paul Lawrence and Minear Elizabeth C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2003
Sold by
Newport House Rt and Zuker Robert M
Bought by
Minear Paul L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2000
Sold by
Newport Hill Rt and Zuker Edward E
Bought by
Newport House Rt and Zuker Robert M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sackstein David F $870,000 None Available
Lipman & Cohen Lt -- --
Cohen Helen S $725,000 --
Minear Ft -- --
Minear Paul Lawrence -- --
Minear Paul L $429,000 --
Newport House Rt $75,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sackstein David F $773,000
Previous Owner Lipman & Cohen Lt $488,000
Previous Owner Cohen Helen S $528,637
Previous Owner Minear Paul L $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/22/2022 03/22/22 Sold $870,000 +9.0% $762 / Sq Ft
02/15/2022 02/15/22 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2022 02/08/22 For Sale $798,000 +10.1% $699 / Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Sold $725,000 +11.7% $635 / Sq Ft
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2016 04/06/16 For Sale $649,000 -- $568 / 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 $5,344 $841,600 $0 $841,600
2024 $4,967 $839,100 $0 $839,100
2023 $5,122 $874,100 $0 $874,100
2022 $5,059 $854,600 $0 $854,600
2021 $4,952 $846,500 $0 $846,500
2020 $4,708 $818,700 $0 $818,700
2019 $4,507 $758,800 $0 $758,800
2018 $4,488 $695,600 $0 $695,600
2017 $4,220 $650,300 $0 $650,300
2016 $4,107 $587,600 $0 $587,600
2015 $4,063 $519,600 $0 $519,600
2014 $3,996 $476,800 $0 $476,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72940631

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-1/53 . - 59 - 3/7.