$605,000
SOLD DEC 28, 2016 RENTED MAY 21, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
817 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Recently Sold

$741 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2016

New Listing in Porter Square!! RARE! This bright and sunny 2 bedroom condo in a converted Victorian home is located in the heart of Porter Square on a quiet, tree-lined street that is also very convenient to Harvard Sq. Spacious and airy with plenty of Cambridge charm. New appliances, and kitchen renovation, gas cooking, a large pantry, new bathroom renovation, new paint, gleaming hardwoods, large bedrooms and bonus attic space to do as you will. Less than a 5 minute stroll to the Porter Sq T stop and under 15 minutes by foot to Harvard Sq, this unit is drenched in natural light. Ample street parking, common laundry, additional private storage in the basement and a shared common yard. 1st showings begin at the open house

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Hollis

Amo Realty - Boston City Properties Listed on: 10/31/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Wu Cook

Keller Williams Elite

Keller Williams Elite

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,751

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Electric: 100 Amps
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Fenced Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 5
  • Unit Building: 5

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M:00154 L:0003300005
  • Zoning: RES

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2016
Closed on
Dec 28, 2016
Sold by
Goldstein Jaime
Bought by
Li Chong and Li Fang
Seller's Agent
John Hollis
Amo Realty - Boston City Properties
Buyer's Agent
Janet Wu Cook
Keller Williams Elite
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
15.24%
Current Estimated Value
$827,936

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$222,936
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.72%
Original Mortgage
$393,250
Outstanding Balance
$323,998
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$503,938

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2008
Sold by
R&S Rt and Domings Richard P
Bought by
Bard Jaime

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,750
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $605,000 --
Deed $365,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $393,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $273,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Rent $3,200 +6.7% --
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
04/19/2024 04/19/24 Under Contract -- -- --
04/15/2024 04/15/24 Price Changed $3,000 -6.3% $4 / Sq Ft
01/31/2024 01/31/24 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Price Changed $3,200 -3.0% $4 / Sq Ft
04/11/2023 04/11/23 For Rent $3,300 +37.5% --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Rented $2,400 -2.0% --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Price Changed $2,450 -2.0% $3 / Sq Ft
12/08/2020 12/08/20 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
11/19/2018 11/19/18 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
11/17/2018 11/17/18 Under Contract -- -- --
10/15/2018 10/15/18 Price Changed $2,500 -7.4% $3 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Price Changed $2,700 -3.6% $3 / Sq Ft
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Price Changed $2,800 -3.4% $3 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Price Changed $2,900 -3.3% $4 / Sq Ft
08/13/2018 08/13/18 Price Changed $3,000 +7.1% $4 / Sq Ft
08/13/2018 08/13/18 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
12/28/2016 12/28/16 Sold $605,000 +15.2% $741 / Sq Ft
11/07/2016 11/07/16 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2016 10/31/16 For Sale $525,000 -- $643 / 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 $4,751 $748,200 $0 $748,200
2024 $4,269 $721,100 $0 $721,100
2023 $4,199 $716,600 $0 $716,600
2022 $4,182 $706,500 $0 $706,500
2021 $4,094 $699,800 $0 $699,800
2020 $3,992 $694,200 $0 $694,200
2019 $3,821 $643,200 $0 $643,200
2018 $3,708 $589,500 $0 $589,500
2017 $3,024 $465,900 $0 $465,900
2016 $2,909 $416,100 $0 $416,100
2015 $2,875 $367,700 $0 $367,700
2014 $2,827 $337,400 $0 $337,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72087554

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000154-000000-000033-000005