$810,000
SOLD JUL 5, 2017
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,148 Sq Ft
1979 Built

Recently Sold

$706 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of January 2025

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Come take a look&be prepared to fall in love w/this spacious 5RM, 2BR, 2BA, 1148 SF corner condo unit within minutes walk to Harvard Square at base of Observatory Hill.This newly renovated residence offers a brand new kitchen w/brand new stainless steel appliances, tile floors&granite countertop, brand new wood floors, brand new tiled bathrooms & newly painted interior.Living Room w/wood burning fireplace&balcony that opens to formal Dining Room. Unit offers 3 total balconies&1 covered parking space. Well proportioned rooms w/ open floor plan. Huge Master Bedroom Suite w/ private master bath, large walk in closet & a private balcony. 3rd balcony is in 2nd bedroom. Lots of closet spaces. Storage in the basement. Central AC. Professionally managed, brick building w/ elevator in super convenient location. Walk to Harvard University, shops, restaurants & Charles River. Close to Red Line T, bus routes, Rt. 2 & Mass Pike. Offers due by 5/9 at 6PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Ye

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Listed on: 05/06/2017

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Baker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,478

Year Built

1979

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Corner
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Low-Rise
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Handicap Access: Yes
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1979

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #1: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: Second Floor
  • Living Room: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood, Balcony - Exterior
  • Dining Room: Second Floor
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Oth1 Room Name: Entry Hall
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Oth1 Level: Second Floor
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB5474
  • Main So: K95001

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Property: Yes
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch
  • Waterfront: River, Walk to

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Carport
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street, Assigned
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Observatory Hill
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 25
  • Unit Building: 202

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M:00225 L:0000800202
  • Zoning: C1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2024
Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Yablans Seth H and Levy Robyn M
Bought by
Ross Melissa E
Seller's Agent
Currier, Lane & Young
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Briggs
Flow Realty, Inc.
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$880,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-16.19%
Views
122
Current Estimated Value
$922,427

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,427
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.10%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2017
Closed on
Jul 5, 2017
Sold by
Concord Rt
Bought by
Rabinowitz Stanley J
Seller's Agent
Jessica Ye
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Baker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.10%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2016
Closed on
Dec 22, 2016
Sold by
Manasian Ft
Bought by
Concord Rt
Seller's Agent
The Rasner Group
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Ye
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$669,900
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
47.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2006
Sold by
Manasian Dorothy
Bought by
Manasian Ft and Manasian

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2004
Sold by
Manasian Ft and Manasian
Bought by
Manasian Dorothy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2004
Sold by
Manasian Arhur E and Manasian Dorothy
Bought by
Manasian Ft and Manasian

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1985
Bought by
Manasian Dorothy
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
Fiduciary Deed $880,000 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $880,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $810,000 --
Deed $660,000 --
Deed $660,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
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Deed $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Sold $880,000 -2.1% $767 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Price Changed $899,000 -5.2% $783 / Sq Ft
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2024 11/21/24 Price Changed $948,000 -4.7% $826 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Price Changed $995,000 -5.2% $867 / Sq Ft
10/02/2024 10/02/24 For Sale $1,050,000 +29.6% $915 / Sq Ft
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Sold $810,000 +1.4% $706 / Sq Ft
05/11/2017 05/11/17 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2017 05/06/17 For Sale $799,000 +21.1% $696 / Sq Ft
12/22/2016 12/22/16 Sold $660,000 -1.5% $575 / Sq Ft
11/28/2016 11/28/16 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2016 11/03/16 For Sale $669,900 0.0% $584 / Sq Ft
10/26/2016 10/26/16 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2016 10/13/16 Price Changed $669,900 -4.3% $584 / Sq Ft
09/13/2016 09/13/16 For Sale $699,900 -- $610 / 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 $6,478 $1,020,200 $0 $1,020,200
2024 $6,020 $1,016,900 $0 $1,016,900
2023 $5,753 $981,800 $0 $981,800
2022 $5,784 $977,100 $0 $977,100
2021 $5,587 $955,100 $0 $955,100
2020 $5,319 $925,000 $0 $925,000
2019 $5,110 $860,200 $0 $860,200
2018 $4,116 $654,300 $0 $654,300
2017 $3,980 $613,200 $0 $613,200
2016 $3,900 $558,000 $0 $558,000
2015 $3,874 $495,400 $0 $495,400
2014 $3,840 $458,200 $0 $458,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72159830

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000225-000000-000008-000202