NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,203,000 - $1,337,749

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,088 Sq Ft
$1,171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2020

Last sale price $950,000 $873 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,596/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security Service
  • 4-minute walk to Cooper Square Park

About This Home

As of July 2020

Meander home down the private brick walk and under the archway to this tranquil and secluded little house in the coveted Riverside neighborhood. Set on a tree lined side street it is an oasis in the middle of the city offering equal distance,(.05), access to the banks of the Charles River, Harvard Square and Central Square. The interior of this antique cottage has been transformed over the years and offers contemporary flair plus state-of-the-art systems and a lovely enclosed patio. It has a fully open first floor plan featuring hardwood floors and a center staircase. The upper level is comprised of two bedrooms with skylights and a tiled bathroom. Completing the homes' interior the lower level has a guest room or study and a half bathroom with full-size laundry. Considered a walker and a biker's paradise with scores of a 95 and 98, respectively from Walkscore.com this treasure is not to be missed. Call for offers is Monday 3/16 @ 2PM

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Palumbo-Hanson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/11/2020

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Currier, Lane & Young

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,960

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Garden

Interior Spaces

  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • City Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Renewable Energy
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Central Heating
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,960

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 965.07
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, French Doors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Basement, Bathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Low Flow Toilet, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Washer Hookup
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Lighting - Sconce
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Main Level, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Country Kitchen, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Other Room 1: Name: Study, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Main Lo: BB5918
  • Main So: AN2383
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1088.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Gutters, Screens, City View(s), Garden Area
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • Insulation Feature: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: On Street Permit

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
  • Cooling: 2 Units, ENERGY STAR
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating: Central Heat, Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Schools

  • Elementary School: By Lottery
  • High School: Ridge & Latin

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 946800.00
  • Lot: 104
  • Acre: 0.02
  • Lot Size: 999.00
  • Page: 396
  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Description: Easements, Zero Lot Line, City View(s), Fenced/Enclosed, Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Storm Doors, Prog. Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5697.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2020
Closed on
Jun 26, 2020
Sold by
Dechant Joel R and Dechant Hilary L
Bought by
Al-Samkari Hanny and Neves Colton
Seller's Agent
Laura Palumbo-Hanson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Currier, Lane & Young
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-9.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,274,437

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$324,437
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.67%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$675,003
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$461,151

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2017
Sold by
Dechant Joel R
Bought by
Dechant Joel R and Dechant Hilary L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2005
Sold by
Perlman Zachary E
Bought by
Roebuck Alice R and Roebuck Andrew P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,650
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1999
Sold by
Strawbridge Brian
Bought by
Perlman Zachary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,600
Interest Rate
7.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1987
Sold by
C & K Tr
Bought by
Strawbridge Brian M
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
Al-Samkari Hanny $950,000 None Available
Dechant Joel R -- --
Dechant Joel R -- --
Roebuck Alice R $514,500 --
Roebuck Alice R $514,500 --
Perlman Zachary E $297,000 --
Strawbridge Brian M $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Al-Samkari Hanny $750,000
Closed Al-Samkari Hanny $750,000
Previous Owner Dechant Joel $200,000
Previous Owner Strawbridge Brian M $395,000
Previous Owner Roebuck Alice R $359,650
Previous Owner Strawbridge Brian M $237,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Sold $950,000 -9.5% $873 / Sq Ft
03/19/2020 03/19/20 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2020 03/11/20 For Sale $1,050,000 0.0% $965 / Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Rented $3,800 -5.0% --
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Under Contract -- -- --
06/30/2017 06/30/17 For Rent $4,000 +5.3% --
01/23/2017 01/23/17 Rented $3,800 0.0% --
12/22/2016 12/22/16 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
02/01/2012 02/01/12 Sold $530,000 +2.1% $510 / Sq Ft
10/26/2011 10/26/11 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2011 10/13/11 For Sale $519,000 -- $499 / 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 $5,960 $938,600 $599,200 $339,400
2024 $5,777 $975,800 $650,700 $325,100
2023 $5,534 $944,300 $662,800 $281,500
2022 $5,517 $931,900 $682,200 $249,700
2021 $5,776 $987,400 $668,900 $318,500
2020 $5,548 $964,800 $662,300 $302,500
2019 $5,067 $853,100 $572,700 $280,400
2018 $4,803 $763,600 $495,500 $268,100
2017 $4,696 $723,600 $473,100 $250,500
2016 $4,199 $600,700 $371,000 $229,700
2015 $4,145 $530,100 $323,700 $206,400
2014 $4,315 $514,900 $311,200 $203,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72631446

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000120-000000-000104