NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,142,345 - $2,668,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,186 Sq Ft
$1,054/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2022

Last sale price $1,950,000 $892 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,812/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • In Ground Pool
  • Property is near public transit
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2022

This one is a treasure: a single-family home on a large lot in the heart of wonderful Strawberry Hill. A lovely folk Victorian with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a partially finished basement, central air-conditioning, and off-street parking, it also has a built-in swimming pool in its spacious back yard, perfect for summer fun. A deck just off the kitchen overlooks the yard and pool, and a bluestone patio abuts a small garage currently used for storage. The house has a letter of compliance with the state's lead-paint laws. One-way Cushing Street spans the Strawberry Hill neighborhood: at one end is Fresh Pond Reservation with municipal golf course and tennis courts and newly renovated Glacken Field, at the other end is Sofra Bakery, MBTA buses, Star Market, and the glories of Mount Auburn Cemetery, with Haggerty Elementary School located mid-block. The new Watertown-Cambridge Greenway is just a block away. 63 Cushing Street is a special urban oasis awaiting its next owner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bigelow/ Irving

Compass Listed on: 03/16/2022

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Last Buyer's Agent

Currier, Lane & Young

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,975

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned Res. B

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • 2,186 Sq Ft Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Crls High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 418016

Community Details

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,975

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • 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

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Living Area: 2186
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 846.29
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 892.04
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 418016
  • Zoning: Res. B
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 6052
  • PAGE: 449

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5975.23
  • Tax Book Number: 38758

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Crls

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2003
Sold by
Taylor Rebecca D
Bought by
Costa Jennifer S and Costa Philip
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$2,303,836

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$536,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1995
Sold by
Lilley David J and Lilley Karen S
Bought by
Doty Rt and Doty Paul M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1995
Sold by
Missionary Oblates Of
Bought by
Lilley David J and Lilley Karen S
Source: Public Records

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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
Costa Jennifer S $670,000 --
Doty Rt $304,000 --
Lilley David J $178,000 --
Costa Jennifer S $670,000 --
Doty Rt $304,000 --
Lilley David J $178,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carbin Michael J $550,000
Closed Carbin Michael J $300,000
Open Carbin Michael J $1,100,000
Closed Costa Philip $283,000
Closed Lilley David J $305,000
Closed Costa Jennifer S $536,000
Closed Costa Jennifer S $34,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2022 04/28/22 Sold $1,950,000 +5.4% $892 / Sq Ft
03/23/2022 03/23/22 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2022 03/16/22 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $846 / 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 $11,294 $1,778,600 $632,100 $1,146,500
2024 $10,395 $1,755,900 $658,500 $1,097,400
2023 $9,286 $1,584,600 $671,600 $913,000
2022 $8,441 $1,425,900 $606,500 $819,400
2021 $8,031 $1,372,800 $608,600 $764,200
2020 $7,557 $1,314,200 $590,700 $723,500
2019 $7,115 $1,197,800 $527,300 $670,500
2018 $6,820 $1,084,300 $444,000 $640,300
2017 $6,602 $1,017,200 $416,300 $600,900
2016 $6,424 $919,000 $360,800 $558,200
2015 $6,394 $817,600 $317,100 $500,500
2014 $6,466 $771,600 $277,500 $494,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72953560

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000254-000000-000069