Seller's Agent in 2014
Brianne Grady
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(617) 312-0764
27 Total Sales
5 Cottage Ct Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridgeport NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,162,000 - $1,374,995
2
Beds
1
Bath
967
Sq Ft
$1,313/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of July 2014OFFER DEADLINE 1 PM TUESDAY 6/10. Rare opportunity to own a sweet Single-Family Cape cottage for less than the price of most Cambridge condos. Tucked on a little lane off one of Cambridgeport's prettiest streets, this charming home offers Cambridge convenience with a Vineyard feel. Original pumpkin pine wideboard floors and whitewashed rafters heighten the warm country mood. The comfortable first-floor layout boasts a bright open-plan living room and kitchen, generous bedroom, and large full bath. Upstairs, two eaved rooms offer bedroom or study space. More than $60,000 in recent improvements include: complete basement overhaul, new water line, new gas furnace, new tankless gas water heater. Gardeners will delight in the sunshine of the southeast facing yard. Adjacent gravel area fits one car. Convenient to Kendall/MIT, Harvard, HBS, restaurants, and the vibrant Charles River. Just 5 blocks to Red Line T at Central Square. Walk Score 95!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties Listed on: 06/05/2014
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Year Built
1854
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Level
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1854
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Electric: 100 Amps
- Energy: Prog. Thermostat
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Insulation: Fiberglass
- Basement: Full
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: First Floor
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Vinyl
- Exterior Features: Garden Area
- Foundation: Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Parking Spaces: 1
Utilities
- Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 5, 2014
Closed on
Jul 3, 2014
Sold by
Strode Raymond M and Strode Maureen E
Bought by
Musco Lisa M and Musco Paul S
Seller's Agent
Brianne Grady
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Malin
Compass
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
25.25%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$644,499
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.32%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2011
Sold by
Arata Stephanie M
Bought by
Strode Raymond M and Strode Maureen E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,200
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musco Lisa M | $625,000 | -- | |
| Strode Raymond M | $401,600 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Strode Raymond M | $301,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2014 07/03/14 | Sold | $625,000 | +25.3% | $646 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2014 06/11/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/05/2014 06/05/14 | For Sale | $499,000 | -- | $516 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,546 | $1,188,400 | $828,400 | $360,000 |
| 2024 | $7,337 | $1,239,300 | $894,400 | $344,900 |
| 2023 | $6,235 | $1,064,000 | $885,400 | $178,600 |
| 2022 | $6,191 | $1,045,800 | $887,700 | $158,100 |
| 2021 | $6,796 | $986,100 | $839,100 | $147,000 |
| 2020 | $5,389 | $937,200 | $797,800 | $139,400 |
| 2019 | $4,898 | $824,600 | $695,800 | $128,800 |
| 2018 | $5,871 | $734,700 | $611,800 | $122,900 |
| 2017 | $4,638 | $714,700 | $599,800 | $114,900 |
| 2016 | $4,056 | $580,300 | $473,900 | $106,400 |
| 2015 | $3,860 | $493,600 | $413,900 | $79,700 |
| 2014 | $3,951 | $471,500 | $392,900 | $78,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brianne Grady
-
Katherine Malin
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Katherine Malin
Compass
(781) 799-5981
44 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71693304
APN: CAMB-000103-000000-000060
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