NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Garden Ct Unit 3 Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $596,000 - $683,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
651 Sq Ft
$280/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 13, 2021

Last sale price $615,000 $945 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,225/month

23 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2021

Garden Court Association is comprised of eight separate, 5-unit brick condominium buildings that share a private, secluded green space. Conveniently located at the corner of Huron Avenue and Garden Street, the Association is adjacent to Huron Village and a mere .8 miles to the Porter Square T station. Additional public transportation options are around the corner on Concord Avenue, connecting to Watertown, Belmont and Harvard Square. The owners of Unit #3 have completed a recent renovation of this 5-room unit which offers a living room, eat in kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom. Updates include new windows and heating and air conditioning systems. Just outside the rear entrance is a delightful south facing common yard with space for gardening. Laundry and private storage are located in the lower level. A new roof is being installed soon and the unit is certified lead compliant. Move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Myra Von Turkovich

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 10/15/2021

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Tillotson

Leading Edge Real Estate

Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,616

Year Built

  • 1940

HOA Fees

  • $280 per month

Utilities

  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone

Community Details

  • Common Area

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,616

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$280 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Directions: Located at the corner of Huron and Garden Street. Enter the complex through the green off of Huron.
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 120
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 120
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 35
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 165
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 195
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 998.46
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 944.7
  • MAIN SO: AN4643
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Disclosures: Taxes Include Residential Exemption.
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street
  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 280
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • PAGE: 0
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Zoning: R

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 306.74
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2021
Closed on
Dec 8, 2021
Sold by
Carr Christopher E and Kravetz-Carr Kathryn
Bought by
Davitt Brian and Davitt Patricia
Seller's Agent
Myra Von Turkovich
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Tillotson
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-5.38%
Total Days on Market
23
Current Estimated Value
$651,582

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2009
Sold by
Kravetz-Carr Mary Kathryn
Bought by
Carr Christopher E and Kravetz-Carr Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,200
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Davitt Brian $615,000 None Available
Carr Christopher E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carr Christopher E $316,750
Previous Owner Carr Christopher E $243,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Sold $615,000 -5.4% $945 / Sq Ft
11/08/2021 11/08/21 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2021 10/15/21 For Sale $650,000 -- $998 / 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 $3,616 $569,500 $0 $569,500
2024 $3,255 $549,900 $0 $549,900
2023 $3,289 $561,300 $0 $561,300
2022 $2,899 $489,700 $0 $489,700
2021 $2,838 $485,100 $0 $485,100
2020 $2,827 $491,600 $0 $491,600
2019 $2,706 $455,500 $0 $455,500
2018 $494 $417,500 $0 $417,500
2017 $2,485 $382,900 $0 $382,900
2016 $2,359 $337,500 $0 $337,500
2015 $2,333 $298,300 $0 $298,300
2014 $2,293 $273,600 $0 $273,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Myra Von Turkovich

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Myra Von Turkovich

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (617) 834-0838

    7 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Myra Von Turkovich
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Amy Tillotson

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (617) 497-4400

    4 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Amy Tillotson
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72909041

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000229-000000-000141-000003

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 Neighborhood Nine

5 Garden Ct Unit 3, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 5 Garden Ct Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 15 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $651,582, approximately $1,000 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 5 Garden Ct Unit 3 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Cambridge Montessori School, and Cambridge Friends School.

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