62 Foster St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,284
Sq Ft
3,049
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of December 2022Charming & spacious house in desirable Foster St. neighborhood between Brattle St. & the Charles River, near Harvard Sq. Stunning garden w/ dogwoods, willow, perennials & bulbs! Airy & open LR w/ fireplace, DR w/ greenhouse window & lovely kitchen - all w/ pine flrs. & high ceilings. 1st flr. Lib. w/ en-suite bath & bookcases could also be a bedroom. 2nd floor w/ 4 corner bedrooms & 2 baths. 3rd floor w/ large study/office plus skylit artist's studio w/ cathedral ceilings. Brick patio. 2010 roof
Last Buyer's Agent
Ted Mielcarz
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 3, 2013
Sold by
Herrick David P
Bought by
Herrick Ellen and Herrick David P
Total Days on Market
103
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 6, 2011
Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Pinto John A and Pinto Margaret H
Bought by
Herrick David P
Seller's Agent
Lisa May
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ted Mielcarz
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$1,575,000
Sold Price
$1,440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-8.57%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 7, 2004
Sold by
Campbell A Kim
Bought by
Pinto John A and Pinto Margaret H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 2002
Sold by
Preston Jerome and Preston Dorothy M
Bought by
Campbell A Kim
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$855,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Map
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$19,778
Year Built
1886
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Level
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1886
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Primary Bathroom: No
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Energy: Storm Windows
- Flooring: Wood, Pine
- Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Security System
- Basement: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor
- Bedroom 4: Second Floor
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Bathroom #3: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor
- Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room: First Floor
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Foundation: Fieldstone, Brick
Garage/Parking
- Parking: On Street Permit
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Cooling Zones: 1
- Heat Zones: 3
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water/Sewer: City/Town Water
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range
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Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $1,440,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,495,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,140,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,145,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $411,614 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $855,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2022 12/15/22 | Sold | $3,300,000 | -4.3% | $1,235 / Sq Ft |
| 10/29/2022 10/29/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/20/2022 10/20/22 | Price Changed | $3,450,000 | -8.7% | $1,292 / Sq Ft |
| 09/28/2022 09/28/22 | For Sale | $3,780,000 | +162.5% | $1,415 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2012 02/28/12 | Sold | $1,440,000 | -3.7% | $630 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2011 07/18/11 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/13/2011 05/13/11 | Price Changed | $1,495,000 | -3.5% | $655 / Sq Ft |
| 04/28/2011 04/28/11 | Price Changed | $1,549,000 | -1.7% | $678 / Sq Ft |
| 04/06/2011 04/06/11 | For Sale | $1,575,000 | -- | $690 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
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 | $19,778 | $3,114,600 | $1,438,700 | $1,675,900 |
| 2024 | $17,888 | $3,021,700 | $1,417,300 | $1,604,400 |
| 2023 | $15,517 | $2,648,000 | $1,387,000 | $1,261,000 |
| 2022 | $13,838 | $2,484,500 | $1,381,100 | $1,103,400 |
| 2021 | $13,838 | $2,365,400 | $1,354,300 | $1,011,100 |
| 2020 | $13,025 | $2,265,200 | $1,307,300 | $957,900 |
| 2019 | $12,002 | $2,020,500 | $1,146,400 | $874,100 |
| 2018 | $12,413 | $1,973,400 | $1,139,700 | $833,700 |
| 2017 | $12,459 | $1,919,700 | $1,139,700 | $780,000 |
| 2016 | $11,982 | $1,714,100 | $1,002,300 | $711,800 |
| 2015 | $12,177 | $1,557,200 | $921,800 | $635,400 |
| 2014 | $11,650 | $1,390,200 | $838,000 | $552,200 |
Source: Public Records
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71211737
APN: CAMB-000220-000000-000105
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