NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $932,907 - $1,015,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,104 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Last Sold September 15, 2014

Last sale price $630,000 $571 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,852/month

39 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2014

Classic Cambridge residence between Harvard Sq. & Porter Sq. Easy walk to Harvard Law & the Agassiz neighborhood. This is a spacious 2+ bed unit in "one of the best" locations in this highly sought after classic turn-of-the-century brick building features 5 well proportioned rooms: lots of period detail, open living dining and living room featuring stained glass window, built-in china cabinet with lead glass & crown moldings natural hw floors and high ceilings and original black and white tile bath. The association is prof. managed w/ manicured grounds, laundry, storage, & bike rm.....pets are welcome. Conveniently close to the red line and commuter rail at Porter Square. Lesley University and Harvard Law School are also nearby. Close to shops, restaurants & the "T" of Mass Ave from Harvard & Porter Squares. Storage in the basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Cote

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 08/07/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Spencer Lane

Compass

Compass

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2015
Sold by
Bakhtiar Bijan and Bakhtiar Farifteh
Bought by
Bakhtiar Ft and Bakhtiar Bijan
Current Estimated Value
$970,477

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Friedmann Eric M and Friedmann Phyllis M
Bought by
Bakhtiar Bijan and Bakhtiar Farifteh
Seller's Agent
Peter Cote
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Spencer Lane
Compass
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
5.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.97%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Friedmann Fincl Co
Bought by
Friedmann Eric M and Friedmann Phyllis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bakhtiar Ft -- --
Bakhtiar Bijan $630,000 --
Friedmann Eric M $262,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bakhtiar Ft $244,300
Previous Owner Bakhtiar Bijan $270,000
Previous Owner Friedmann Eric M $168,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold $630,000 0.0% $571 / Sq Ft
08/17/2014 08/17/14 Off Market $630,000 -- --
08/07/2014 08/07/14 For Sale $595,000 -- $539 / 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 $5,597 $881,400 $0 $881,400
2024 $5,192 $877,100 $0 $877,100
2023 $4,973 $848,700 $0 $848,700
2022 $4,953 $836,700 $0 $836,700
2021 $4,848 $828,800 $0 $828,800
2020 $4,618 $803,200 $0 $803,200
2019 $4,422 $744,500 $0 $744,500
2018 $4,402 $682,400 $0 $682,400
2017 $4,132 $636,700 $0 $636,700
2016 $4,016 $574,500 $0 $574,500
2015 $3,208 $410,200 $0 $410,200
2014 $3,155 $376,500 $0 $376,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71726197

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-1/53 . - 59 - 7/1.