NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 Griswold St Cambridge, MA 02138

Estimated Value: $1,182,000 - $1,443,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,988 Sq Ft
$680/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 18, 2022

Last sale price $1,240,000 $624 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,384/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1-minute walk to Rafferty Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

Upon entering, you are greeted by a living room with a fireplace, dining room, and kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is also a family room with a skylight, French doors to the deck, another door to the yard, and a half bathroom on this floor. Upstairs houses two spacious 21' bedrooms and a hall bathroom. The lower level provides an additional family room with a fireplace, laundry area with a sink, storage & utilities, as well as a bulkhead for convenient exterior access. This home also offers an attached garage, a rarity in the Cambridge market. Other amenities include air conditioning and lush green space with mature trees. The location of this property grants easy access to Rafferty Park and the beloved Fresh Pond.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 06/14/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

4 Buyers RE Team

4 Buyers Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,822

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 4,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,988 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 4 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 419382

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,822

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 210
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 252
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 18
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 40
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 110
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Area: 170
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 209
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1988
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 553.32
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 623.74
  • MAIN SO: BB3358

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 419382
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 567

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3822.36
  • Tax Book Number: 30192

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2009
Sold by
Squires Anne C
Bought by
Squires Anne C and Stokes David W
Current Estimated Value
$1,405,745

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1999
Sold by
Dente Sadie V and Dente Henry
Bought by
Squires Anne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Squires Anne C -- --
Squires Anne C $240,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Maryott Jessica $930,000
Closed Squires Anne C $370,000
Closed Squires Anne C $389,000
Closed Squires Anne C $396,000
Previous Owner Squires Anne C $415,000
Previous Owner Squires Anne C $100,000
Previous Owner Squires Anne C $318,750
Previous Owner Squires Anne C $273,750
Previous Owner Squires Anne C $245,000
Previous Owner Squires Anne C $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Sold $1,240,000 +12.7% $624 / Sq Ft
06/21/2022 06/21/22 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2022 06/14/22 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $553 / 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 $7,443 $1,172,100 $565,800 $606,300
2024 $6,925 $1,169,800 $589,400 $580,400
2023 $6,355 $1,084,400 $601,200 $483,200
2022 $5,907 $997,800 $570,100 $427,700
2021 $5,607 $958,500 $572,000 $386,500
2020 $5,296 $921,100 $555,200 $365,900
2019 $4,951 $833,500 $495,600 $337,900
2018 $2,577 $739,600 $417,300 $322,300
2017 $4,496 $692,700 $391,300 $301,400
2016 $4,319 $617,900 $339,100 $278,800
2015 $4,277 $546,900 $298,100 $248,800
2014 $4,242 $506,200 $260,800 $245,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72997385

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000267B-000000-000199