$1,800,000
SOLD JUN 28, 2021
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,430 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$741 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot
  • Custom Closet System
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Silva Park

About This Home

As of June 2021

Gracious and sunny, this 1873 Mansard Victorian home is a historic beauty in the heart of East Cambridge, a short walk to Kendall square, T stations, shops & restaurants. Full of character with 10’ tall ceilings, grand entry foyer with a curving staircase, ornate cornices, wood mantels and original pine or oak floors. The foyer leads to generous formal living & dining rooms and a large kitchen which opens up to the patio/yard area under a pergola for summer shades. The 2nd floor, with front and back stairs, houses 3 bedrooms 2 baths and admits beautiful natural light. The upper floor, formerly 2 bedrooms, is now an open family room with Mansard windows and a full bathroom. Unfinished basement offers terrific potential for expansion. Park 2 cars in driveway. Well-built and well-cared by the current owners, it is open to a world of design possibilities to elevate its beauty, design to your dreams and create its future story.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandrine Deschaux

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 05/05/2021

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Brett DeRocker

First Boston Realty International

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,189

Year Built

  • Built in 1873 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,430 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Granite
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Carport
  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Crls High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 400412

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • East Cambridge Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,189

Year Built

Built in 1873 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1873
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: East Cambridge
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Entry Hall
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 2430
  • MAIN LO: BB9927
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 719.75
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 740.74
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Roof: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station, University

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 400412
  • Zoning: 9999
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 0.04
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 1800
  • PAGE: 99

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 21
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8188.58
  • Tax Book Number: 9999

MLS Schools

  • High School: Crls

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2004
Sold by
Faithfull Juliet and Higonnet Philip
Bought by
Petricone Neil
Current Estimated Value
$2,307,418

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$518,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1992
Sold by
83 Thorndike St Rt
Bought by
Higonnet Philip and Faithful Juliet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
8.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1991
Sold by
Iannuzzi Marie E
Bought by
83 Thorndike St Rt
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
Deed $743,000 --
Deed $254,250 --
Deed $254,250 --
Deed $115,000 --
Deed $115,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,440,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $518,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $29,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $70,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $70,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2023 08/27/23 Rented $6,200 0.0% --
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Under Contract -- -- --
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Price Changed $6,200 +3.3% $3 / Sq Ft
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Price Changed $6,000 -6.3% $2 / Sq Ft
07/18/2023 07/18/23 Price Changed $6,400 -3.0% $3 / Sq Ft
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Price Changed $6,600 -2.9% $3 / Sq Ft
04/26/2023 04/26/23 For Rent $6,800 0.0% --
06/28/2021 06/28/21 Sold $1,800,000 +2.9% $741 / Sq Ft
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Sale $1,749,000 -- $720 / 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 $12,305 $1,937,800 $598,500 $1,339,300
2024 $11,432 $1,931,000 $649,000 $1,282,000
2023 $10,125 $1,727,900 $619,600 $1,108,300
2022 $8,467 $1,430,300 $625,800 $804,500
2021 $7,967 $1,361,900 $614,100 $747,800
2020 $7,638 $1,328,300 $619,900 $708,400
2019 $7,497 $1,262,100 $608,000 $654,100
2018 $7,096 $1,128,200 $504,200 $624,000
2017 $6,713 $1,034,300 $450,800 $583,500
2016 $6,241 $892,800 $353,000 $539,800
2015 $6,134 $784,400 $302,500 $481,900
2014 $5,946 $709,600 $234,300 $475,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72826113

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000024-000000-000068