NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Lamson Place Unit 3 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $790,000 - $913,314

2 Beds
1 Bath
907 Sq Ft
$380/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 29, 2018

Last sale price $790,000 $871 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,600/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • 3-minute walk to Central Square Station
  • Central Air
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Edward Sennott Park

About This Home

As of June 2018

A rare offering of modern luxury in a venerable 1874 Cambridge rowhouse, this sun-filled perch on a tranquil private lane is less than two blocks from the Red Line, Whole Foods, and all the amenities of Central Square. Bask in the bright glow and expansive feeling of its treetop loft bedroom/office, skylights, southern-exposure picture windows, exposed beams and brick, and cathedral ceiling. Recently-installed high-end appointments are found throughout: stainless German kitchen appliances (Miele, Bosch, inc. induction range), Japanese bathroom fittings (Toto), ducted air conditioning, soundproof windows in bedroom, subway tile with radiant heat, Haisa marble backsplash, custom walnut partition, laboratory-grade countertops, wired ethernet, etc. Kitchen and bath renovated 2012, hardwood floors 2018. Assigned private parking, in-unit laundry, and abundant storage make it not only a beautiful but also a livable and convenient home in this prime location between Harvard and MIT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harry Silverstein

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Listed on: 05/17/2018

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Ed Greable

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1873

HOA Fees

  • $380 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 907 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Cps Elementary And Middle School
  • Cps High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 3 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00090 L:0015200003,4603038

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,445

Year Built

Built in 1873

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$380 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1873
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Countertop Range,Washer,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Living Area: 907
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5474
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 716.54
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 871
  • MAIN SO: BB5474

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 380
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, T-Station
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00090 L:0015200003,4603038
  • Zoning: 102
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 489

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3445
  • Tax Book Number: 60198

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: Cps
  • Elementary School: Cps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cps

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2018
Closed on
Aug 8, 2018
Sold by
Cormier Brenda and Cormier Mark
Bought by
Cormier Brenda and Cormier Mark
Seller's Agent
Harry Silverstein
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Ed Greable
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
$140,100
21.56%
Current Estimated Value
$863,579

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,579
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.18%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2018
Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
5 Lamson Place Rt and Norbauer Alan T
Bought by
Cormier Brenda and Cormier Mark
Seller's Agent
Harry Silverstein
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Ed Greable
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
$140,100
21.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2016
Sold by
Norbauer Alan T and Norbauer Ryan M
Bought by
5 Lamson Place Rt

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2012
Closed on
Oct 9, 2012
Sold by
Coss Constantine
Bought by
Norbauer Alan T and Norbauer Ryan M
Seller's Agent
Rhonda R. Amir
RE/MAX Destiny
Buyer's Agent
Harry Silverstein
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$404,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$383,800
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2007
Sold by
Pitts Bradley M
Bought by
Coss Constantine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cormier Brenda -- --
Cormier Brenda $790,000 --
5 Lamson Place Rt -- --
Norbauer Alan T $404,000 --
Coss Constantine $330,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cormier Mark $295,000
Closed Cormier Brenda $300,000
Previous Owner Norbauer Alan T $383,800
Previous Owner Coss Constantine $297,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Sold $790,000 +21.6% $871 / Sq Ft
05/26/2018 05/26/18 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2018 05/17/18 For Sale $649,900 +60.9% $717 / Sq Ft
10/09/2012 10/09/12 Sold $404,000 +1.3% $445 / Sq Ft
09/18/2012 09/18/12 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2012 08/20/12 For Sale $399,000 -1.2% $440 / Sq Ft
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Off Market $404,000 -- --
08/06/2012 08/06/12 For Sale $399,000 0.0% $440 / Sq Ft
12/07/2011 12/07/11 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
12/07/2011 12/07/11 For Rent $2,400 -- --
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 $4,749 $747,900 $0 $747,900
2024 $4,336 $732,400 $0 $732,400
2023 $4,270 $728,600 $0 $728,600
2022 $4,137 $718,700 $0 $718,700
2021 $4,137 $707,200 $0 $707,200
2020 $3,995 $694,700 $0 $694,700
2019 $3,573 $601,500 $0 $601,500
2018 $3,530 $547,700 $0 $547,700
2017 $3,222 $496,500 $0 $496,500
2016 $3,114 $445,500 $0 $445,500
2015 $3,083 $394,300 $0 $394,300
2014 $2,985 $356,200 $0 $356,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72329871

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000090-000000-000152-000003