$659,000
SOLD AUG 31, 2020

Puritan Arms 50 Follen St Unit 514 Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
720 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Recently Sold

$915 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

185 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 2-minute walk to Cambridge Common Park

About This Home

As of August 2020

Price Reduced!! Outstanding Harvard Square location large one bedroom condo at the "Puritan Arms" building unit has been completely updated gleaming hardwood floors throughout lots of closet space extra large living/dining room combination with breakfast/dining area overlooking quiet side view, recessed ceiling lighting, enclosed Jacuzzi tub/shower bath, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, built in wine rack, gas cooking, dishwasher/disposal Nothing to do just move in! Elevator building with on- site superintendent and management. Steps from Cambridge Commons, Harvard Law School, Harvard Yard and walking distance to Red Line. Video walkthrough here! UNIT IS VACANT AND EASY TO SHOW !! AGENTS CAN BE BUZZED IN REMOTELY!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sam Resnick

Town Property Group Listed on: 12/10/2019

Co-Listed By

Adriana Resnick

Town Property Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Fred Meyer

University Real Estate, Harvard Square

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,589

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00172 L:0006500514

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,589

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise, Courtyard
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 915.28
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 514
  • Unit Level: 5
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 4
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN5686
  • Main So: BB9935
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 720.00

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Central Heat, Steam
  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 316.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: Puritan Arms

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 639900.00
  • Page: 56
  • Parcel Number: M:00172 L:0006500514
  • Zoning: C1

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3801.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 411425

Multi Family

  • No Units: 96

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2019
Closed on
Aug 22, 2020
Sold by
Kamal V Gandhi Irt
Bought by
Liu Manway and Liu Yichen
Seller's Agent
Sam Resnick
Town Property Group
Buyer's Agent
Fred Meyer
University Real Estate, Harvard Square
List Price
$745,000
Sold Price
$659,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$86,000
-11.54%
Total Days on Market
185
Current Estimated Value
$771,891

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$112,891
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.23%
Original Mortgage
$296,550
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2013
Sold by
Gandhi Ft and Gandhi Kamal V
Bought by
Kamal V Gandhi Irt and Gandhi Kamal V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2013
Sold by
Gandhi Shama K
Bought by
Kamal V Gandhi Irt and Gandhi Kamal V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2013
Sold by
Gandhi Ft
Bought by
Gandhi Shama K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2010
Sold by
Gandhi Kamal V and Gandhi Shama K
Bought by
Gandhi Tr Kamal V and Gandhi Shama K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2006
Sold by
Huk Motria N
Bought by
Ghandi Kamal and Ghandi Shama K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,200
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1999
Sold by
Kim Helen
Bought by
Huk Motria N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,200
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1995
Sold by
Schimmel Paul R and Schimmel Judith R
Bought by
Kim Helen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,250
Interest Rate
8.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1990
Sold by
Casa Rt
Bought by
Schimmel Paul R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1989
Sold by
Potter Maxwell G
Bought by
Casa Rt

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,800
Interest Rate
10.9%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $659,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $369,000 --
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $115,000 --
Deed $105,000 --
Deed $117,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $296,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $283,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $35,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $95,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $175,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $86,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $105,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
08/03/2021 08/03/21 Price Changed $2,500 -7.4% $3 / Sq Ft
06/14/2021 06/14/21 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Sold $659,000 0.0% $915 / Sq Ft
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2020 05/04/20 Price Changed $659,000 -5.7% $915 / Sq Ft
01/25/2020 01/25/20 Price Changed $699,000 -6.2% $971 / Sq Ft
12/10/2019 12/10/19 For Sale $745,000 -- $1,035 / 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 $4,589 $722,700 $0 $722,700
2024 $4,093 $691,400 $0 $691,400
2023 $4,125 $704,000 $0 $704,000
2022 $4,180 $706,100 $0 $706,100
2021 $4,091 $699,400 $0 $699,400
2020 $3,971 $690,600 $0 $690,600
2019 $3,801 $639,900 $0 $639,900
2018 $3,780 $586,400 $0 $586,400
2017 $3,460 $533,200 $0 $533,200
2016 $3,244 $464,100 $0 $464,100
2015 $3,208 $410,200 $0 $410,200
2014 $3,153 $376,300 $0 $376,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    David Yang

    Boston Luxury Real Estate, LLC

    (617) 475-0139

    David Yang
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  • Sam Resnick

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sam Resnick

    Town Property Group

    (617) 512-5712

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Sam Resnick
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  • Adriana Resnick

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Adriana Resnick

    Town Property Group

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  • F

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Fred Meyer

    University Real Estate, Harvard Square

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About Puritan Arms

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72599721

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000172-000000-000065-000514

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02116 Neighborhood Nine

50 Follen St Unit 514, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 50 Follen St Unit 514, Cambridge, MA 02138 and is currently priced at $659,000, approximately $915 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 50 Follen St Unit 514 is a home with nearby schools including St Peter School, Cambridge Montessori School, and Saint Paul's Choir School.

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