NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Puritan Arms 50 Follen St Unit 504 Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $704,000 - $1,006,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,145 Sq Ft
1940 Built

Last Sold March 16, 2023

Last sale price $920,000 $803 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,043/month

145 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Elevator
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Intercom
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • 2-minute walk to Cambridge Common Park

About This Home

As of March 2023

Price improvement! Enormous top floor Harvard Square condo– a rare find! This 1145 sq.ft. 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo, located in the Puritan Arms building, sits on the north side of the Cambridge Common. Comprised of two separately deeded condominiums, a studio (503) joined with a one bedroom (504), the next owner has options depending on desired use and investment strategy. The living room features a wood burning fireplace with a beautiful backdrop of exposed brick, providing a classically Cambridge sophisticated charm.The primary suite offers a customizable walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. The second bathroom is located just outside the second bedroom. The kitchen and bathrooms provide an opportunity to add value to the condominium. The kitchen features a gas stove and ample space for a breakfast table. The building is professionally managed and features an elevator and a live-in superintendent. Photos are virtually staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Yoffe

Cambridge Prime LLC Listed on: 09/21/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Condrick

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,145 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Door Monitored By TV

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 411382

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 96 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,187

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Plans
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1145
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6279
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 847.16
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 803.49
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, TV Monitor
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 663
  • Association YN: Yes
  • UNIT BUILDING: 504
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - On Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 411382
  • Zoning: A1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 107
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3186.84
  • Tax Book Number: 69390

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 96
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2021
Sold by
Richard James Saley Ret
Bought by
Richard J Saley Ft
Total Days on Market
145
Current Estimated Value
$842,395

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2017
Sold by
Rjs Rt
Bought by
Richard James Saley Re

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1980
Bought by
Saley Richard James
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Richard J Saley Ft -- None Available
Richard James Saley Re -- --
Saley Richard James $55,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rjs Rt $170,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Sold $920,000 -5.2% $803 / Sq Ft
02/14/2023 02/14/23 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2023 01/04/23 Price Changed $970,000 0.0% $847 / Sq Ft
01/04/2023 01/04/23 For Sale $970,000 +5.4% $847 / Sq Ft
12/31/2022 12/31/22 Off Market $920,000 -- --
10/20/2022 10/20/22 Price Changed $995,000 -4.3% $869 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 For Sale $1,040,000 -- $908 / 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 $4,049 $637,700 $0 $637,700
2024 $3,475 $587,000 $0 $587,000
2023 $3,456 $589,700 $0 $589,700
2022 $3,508 $592,600 $0 $592,600
2021 $3,434 $587,000 $0 $587,000
2020 $3,341 $581,100 $0 $581,100
2019 $3,198 $538,400 $0 $538,400
2018 $982 $493,500 $0 $493,500
2017 $2,952 $454,800 $0 $454,800
2016 $2,817 $403,000 $0 $403,000
2015 $2,785 $356,100 $0 $356,100
2014 $2,738 $326,700 $0 $326,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Sara Yoffe

    Cambridge Prime LLC

    (617) 491-6707

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Sara Yoffe
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  • Susan Condrick

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Susan Condrick

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 842-4600

    2 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Susan Condrick
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About Puritan Arms

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73038938

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000172-000000-000065-000504

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02116 Neighborhood Nine

50 Follen St Unit 504, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 50 Follen St Unit 504, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 21 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $842,395, approximately $735 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 50 Follen St Unit 504 is a home with nearby schools including St Peter School, Cambridge Montessori School, and Saint Paul's Choir School.

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