$527,000
SOLD NOV 10, 2014
1 Bed
1 Bath
941 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$560 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2024

Enjoy Charles River views all year and from every window of your new 9th floor home at 8 Whittier Place. This fully updated one bedroom condo has a wide open kitchen with granite breakfast bar, pendant lights and stainless steel appliances. Custom cabinets and large pantry offer convenient storage. The expansive living area has a very flexible layout, perfect for entertaining. The terrace space has been added back to the living space to provide a separate office space with its own panoramic view of Cambridge and beyond. The bedroom can easily hold a King-sized bed as well as extra furniture. Each of the closets, including the bedroom's walk-in closet, is outfitted with California Closets organizers further improving efficiency. Take advantage of all of Whittier's amenities including the on-site fitness center, pool, laundry facilities and garage parking for lease or purchase.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Whaley

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston License #449502956 Listed on: 09/11/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathon Curley

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,873

Year Built

1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 9
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Front
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1964

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Rented
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Air Conditioning
  • Association Security: Concierge
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 505
  • Unit Building: 9J

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2024
Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Chinoy Sameer and Stroici Alexei
Bought by
Liu Chia-Chen
Seller's Agent
Alex Walsh
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Buyer's Agent
Michael Ahearn
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$649,999
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,999
-3.08%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$621,714

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,286
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2014
Closed on
Nov 10, 2014
Sold by
Kunik Carol
Bought by
Chinoy Sameer and Stroici Alexei
Seller's Agent
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Jonathon Curley
Compass
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$527,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-4.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2008
Sold by
Bluebird Rt and Koprnstein
Bought by
Kunik Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $630,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $630,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $527,000 --
Deed $395,000 --
Deed $395,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $310,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $365,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $292,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $296,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $316,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Sold $630,000 -3.1% $670 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2024 09/03/24 For Sale $649,999 +23.3% $691 / Sq Ft
11/10/2014 11/10/14 Sold $527,000 0.0% $560 / Sq Ft
10/15/2014 10/15/14 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2014 10/02/14 Off Market $527,000 -- --
09/11/2014 09/11/14 For Sale $550,000 -- $584 / 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 $5,873 $507,200 $0 $507,200
2024 $5,793 $531,500 $0 $531,500
2023 $5,708 $531,500 $0 $531,500
2022 $5,634 $517,800 $0 $517,800
2021 $5,525 $517,800 $0 $517,800
2020 $4,858 $460,000 $0 $460,000
2019 $4,859 $461,000 $0 $461,000
2018 $4,559 $435,000 $0 $435,000
2017 $4,385 $414,100 $0 $414,100
2016 $4,386 $398,700 $0 $398,700
2015 $4,708 $388,799 $0 $388,799
2014 $4,529 $359,999 $0 $359,999
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71741564

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000003-000450-000680