$639,500
SOLD SEP 30, 2019
2 Beds
1 Bath
716 Sq Ft
$200/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$893 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2019

With tons of natural light, tall ceilings, and beautiful hardwood floors, this two-bedroom, top-floor, floor-through in the heart of Central Square is move-in ready. Seller meticulously updated the bathroom in 2018 and added a skylight and heated floors. Eat-in kitchen has quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and pantry. Open living and dining room layout for easy entertaining. Both bedrooms are nicely sized and fit a bed and desk. Unique moldings and beautiful fir hardwood floors throughout. Laundry and storage in the basement. Common outdoor patio. Pet-friendly building is 100% owner occupied with low turnover. This condo has a walkscore of 97 and a bike score of 99. Don't miss this one! Perfect for a single, couple, or roommates. Easy city living in a fantastic neighborhood close to Harvard, MIT, Central Sq T. Won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Cohen

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/13/2019

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Claudia Lavin Rodriguez

Luxury Realty Partners

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,325

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

HOA Fees

  • $200 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00119 L:0010600003

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,325

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$200 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 905.03
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 12X12, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 8X15, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 7X4, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Dining Room: On Level: Third Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 12X12, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 20X12, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB5918
  • Main So: NB3534
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 716.00

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: On Street Permit

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 200.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: 489 Green Street Condo Trust

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 463200.00
  • Page: 141
  • Parcel Number: M:00119 L:0010600003
  • Zoning: C1

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2751.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 407350

Multi Family

  • No Units: 3
  • No Units Owner Occ: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2019
Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Quinn Karen and Wicker Jeffrey K
Bought by
Malhotra Praveen and Dharmi Neha
Seller's Agent
Jessica Cohen
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Claudia Lavin Rodriguez
Luxury Realty Partners
List Price
$648,000
Sold Price
$639,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,500
-1.31%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$747,986

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.64%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2015
Closed on
Jun 5, 2015
Sold by
Fetvaci Emine F
Bought by
Wicker Jeffrey K and Quinn Karen
Seller's Agent
Bigelow/ Irving
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Cohen
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$56,000
12.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$404,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Love J Christopher and Love Kerry R
Bought by
Fetvaci Emine F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1999
Sold by
Hughes Timothy A
Bought by
Love J Christopher and Love Kerry R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,500
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1991
Sold by
Tobias John
Bought by
Hughes Timothy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
9.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Not Resolvable $640,000 --
Not Resolvable $505,000 --
Deed $319,000 --
Deed $170,000 --
Deed $115,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $475,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $475,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $480,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $404,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $222,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $229,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $161,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $91,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $92,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Sold $639,500 -1.3% $893 / Sq Ft
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2019 08/13/19 For Sale $648,000 +28.3% $905 / Sq Ft
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Sold $505,000 +12.5% $705 / Sq Ft
04/23/2015 04/23/15 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2015 04/22/15 For Sale $449,000 -- $627 / 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 $3,325 $523,600 $0 $523,600
2024 $3,012 $508,800 $0 $508,800
2023 $3,039 $518,600 $0 $518,600
2022 $3,027 $511,300 $0 $511,300
2021 $2,963 $506,500 $0 $506,500
2020 $2,875 $500,000 $0 $500,000
2019 $2,751 $463,200 $0 $463,200
2018 $2,732 $424,600 $0 $424,600
2017 $2,523 $388,700 $0 $388,700
2016 $2,270 $324,800 $0 $324,800
2015 $2,244 $287,000 $0 $287,000
2014 -- $263,300 $0 $263,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72549259

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000119-000000-000106-000003