$930,000
SOLD MAR 12, 2019
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,282 Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$725 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 5-minute walk to Wilder Play Area

About This Home

As of June 2022

Bright and spacious first floor two bedroom, two bathroom condominium on a quiet cul-de-sac in Mid-Cambridge. Convenient to Inman Square, Harvard Square, the Red Line "T", and the unique shops, libraries, museums, and parks located throughout Cambridge. Extensively renovated in 2006 the unit offers generously proportioned rooms with high ceilings, fir floors, floor to ceiling bookcases, in-unit laundry, and ceiling soundproofing. There is a private porch, common patio, large private basement storage, and assigned parking for one car.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Lyons

Compass License #449502132 Listed on: 02/05/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Morgan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,198

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $300 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,198

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 698.13
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1916

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X10, Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X9, Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X11, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X12, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cable Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 23X17, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Y
  • Other Room 1: On Level: First Floor, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1282.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Insulation Feature: Full
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Assigned
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Heating: Steam, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 300.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: 8 Fainwood Circle Condominium

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 812600.00
  • Page: 445
  • Zoning: res

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4953.83
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4267084

Multi Family

  • No Units: 3
  • No Units Owner Occ: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2019
Closed on
Feb 28, 2019
Sold by
Schor Tsai T
Bought by
Bondi Rhonda S
Seller's Agent
Dan Lyons
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Karen Morgan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
3.91%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$1,181,665

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$251,665
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2017
Sold by
Schor Kenneth M and Tsai Van T
Bought by
Schor-Tsai T

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2012
Closed on
Jul 27, 2012
Sold by
Rassweiler Elizabeth
Bought by
Schor Kenneth M and Tsai Van T
Seller's Agent
Lisa Johnson
Buyer's Agent
Dan Lyons
Compass
List Price
$569,900
Sold Price
$561,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-1.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
Doe Emmanuel
Bought by
Rassweiller Elizabeth
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $930,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $561,000 --
Deed $498,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $395,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Sold $1,075,000 +0.7% $839 / Sq Ft
06/11/2022 06/11/22 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2022 06/09/22 Price Changed $1,068,000 -2.5% $833 / Sq Ft
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $1,095,000 +17.7% $854 / Sq Ft
03/12/2019 03/12/19 Sold $930,000 +3.9% $725 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2019 02/05/19 For Sale $895,000 +59.5% $698 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Sold $561,000 -1.6% $438 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2012 05/30/12 For Sale $569,900 -- $445 / 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 $6,198 $976,100 $0 $976,100
2024 $5,790 $978,000 $0 $978,000
2023 $5,063 $864,000 $0 $864,000
2022 $5,045 $852,200 $0 $852,200
2021 $4,910 $839,300 $0 $839,300
2020 $5,028 $874,500 $0 $874,500
2019 $4,827 $812,600 $0 $812,600
2018 $2,627 $747,300 $0 $747,300
2017 $4,551 $701,300 $0 $701,300
2016 $4,486 $641,800 $0 $641,800
2015 $4,448 $568,800 $0 $568,800
2014 $4,274 $510,000 $0 $510,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72449420

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000113-000000-000056-000001