$725,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2016
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,142 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Recently Sold

$635 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2022

Ideally located between Harvard and Porter Squares, this top floor condominium boasts central air-conditioning, and has wonderful light and views of the Boston skyline. The spacious rooms include a large dining room with a built-in china cabinet and a stained glass window, an updated kitchen with good storage, spacious living room with a built-in bookshelf and wood burning fireplace, two bedrooms and a tiled bathroom. The condominium is in a sought-after, professionally managed building close to shops and restaurants. Additional features include in-unit washer/dryer hook-ups, good closets plus a private, secure storage room in the basement where there is also common laundry. There is rental parking nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kayla Crugnale

Crugnale & Co. Listed on: 04/06/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Roberts

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,344

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, T-Station
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor
  • Bedroom 3: First Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Dining Room: First Floor
  • Family Room: First Floor
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Garden Area, Professional Landscaping

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam, Gas
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Newport Road Condominiums
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Hot Water
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 83
  • Unit Building: 7

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES

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%
Current Estimated Value
$961,543

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$91,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.00%
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
3.12%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $870,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $725,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $429,000 --
Deed $75,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $773,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $488,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $528,637 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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: 71983783

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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