$2,837,500
SOLD FEB 26, 2025
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,366 Sq Ft
2,672 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$843 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2-minute walk to Joan Lorentz Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Beautiful "Brooklynesque" 1868 single-family brick rowhouse with wonderful character, high ceilings, and spacious rooms. Close to Harvard Square, the T, the Cambridge Public Library, Broadway Market, and the Harvard museums. The 1st floor layout has a formal living room with oversized windows, a separate dining room, and large kitchen overlooking the rear European style terrace.The 2nd floor has a primary suite with an adjoining study and bath and walk-in closet. The 3rd floor has 2 additional bedrooms, a reading room, and a bath with washer and dryer. There are pulldown stairs that lead to the large unfinished attic. In addition, the finished lower level has its own entrance and exit, and full bath, and is ideal for au-pair suite or playroom or media room and exercise room. Lots of storage on every level. Very special home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Carol Kelly Team

Compass Listed on: 09/24/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Shannah Hall

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

The Carol Kelly Team

Compass Listed on: 09/24/2024

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,540

Year Built

  • Built in 1868

Lot Details

  • 2,672 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Clay Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,366 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • King Open Elementary School
  • Crls High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 409242

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mid Cambridge / Harvard Square Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,540

Year Built

Built in 1868

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1868
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Mid-Cambridge / Harvard Square
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Bathroom - Full, Office, Study, Exercise Room, Bathroom
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living Area: 3366
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 883.84
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 842.99
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Slate, Clay
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 409242
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2672
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 1547
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15540.19
  • Tax Book Number: 69875

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Crls
  • Elementary School: King Open

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2024
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Mellgard Bjorn and Jin Ying
Bought by
Laura Wacker 2023 Ret and Hirata
Seller's Agent
The Carol Kelly Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
The Carol Kelly Team
Compass
List Price
$2,975,000
Sold Price
$2,837,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$137,500
-4.62%
Views
89
Current Estimated Value
$3,065,946

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$228,446
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,293,563
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,772,383

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2017
Closed on
Sep 1, 2017
Sold by
Sheidlower Norman
Bought by
Mellgard Bjorn and Jin Ying
Seller's Agent
The Carol Kelly Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Candela
Centre Realty Group
List Price
$2,375,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-1.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,998,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2007
Sold by
Westbrook Carol A
Bought by
Shiedlower Norman

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2004
Sold by
Quigley Christopher J and Quigley Tiana Celesia
Bought by
Westbrook Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2001
Sold by
Girdosky Charles C and Girdosky Wenidy W
Bought by
Quigley Christopher J and Celesia Tiana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1988
Sold by
Thurston David B
Bought by
Girdosky Charles
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Quit Claim Deed $2,837,500 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $2,837,500 None Available
Deed $2,350,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $2,350,000 --
Deed $1,299,000 --
Deed $1,299,000 --
Deed $1,175,000 --
Deed $1,175,000 --
Deed $891,000 --
Deed $385,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,998,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $940,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Sold $2,837,500 -4.6% $843 / Sq Ft
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 For Sale $2,975,000 +26.6% $884 / Sq Ft
09/01/2017 09/01/17 Sold $2,350,000 -1.1% $698 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/14/2017 06/14/17 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2017 05/31/17 For Sale $2,375,000 -- $706 / 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 $19,519 $3,073,800 $856,200 $2,217,600
2024 $18,023 $3,044,500 $912,000 $2,132,500
2023 $16,447 $2,806,600 $929,200 $1,877,400
2022 $15,147 $2,558,600 $917,600 $1,641,000
2021 $13,915 $2,378,700 $855,300 $1,523,400
2020 $13,421 $2,334,000 $838,300 $1,495,700
2019 $12,681 $2,134,900 $736,300 $1,398,600
2018 $11,858 $1,885,200 $665,500 $1,219,700
2017 $11,628 $1,791,700 $651,400 $1,140,300
2016 $11,100 $1,588,000 $546,600 $1,041,400
2015 $10,977 $1,403,700 $473,000 $930,700
2014 $11,111 $1,325,900 $407,800 $918,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73294164

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000139-000000-000040