NOT LISTED FOR SALE

850 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02139

Riverside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $622,000 - $696,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $549,000 $784 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,859/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Central Square Station
  • 4-minute walk to Carl F. Barron Plaza
  • Heating System Uses Steam

About This Home

As of August 2020

Spacious one-bedroom residence set back from the street between Harvard and MIT. Larger open plan living and dining room. Comfortable eat-in kitchen with gas cooktop and ample cabinets. Big bedroom with two good-size closets. Bonus walk-in closet across the hall from the full bathroom. Additional highlights of this home include high ceilings; hardwood floors; private storage; easy access to common laundry. Located close to Central Square with its many shops & services and Red Line T station. This residence has been both owner-occupied and rented out. Move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Cherney

Compass Listed on: 06/30/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Machado

Fidelis, The Buyer's Agent

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,404

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,404

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Low-Rise, Courtyard
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 754.29
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • No Rooms: 3
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: FR0128
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 700.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators, Steam
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 402.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: Cambridge Courtyard Condominium

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 476600.00
  • Page: 117
  • Zoning: res.

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 375.38
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4522755

Multi Family

  • No Units: 63
  • No Units Owner Occ: 20

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2013
Closed on
Jul 29, 2013
Sold by
Schanfield Mara R
Bought by
Somoza Luis and Crespo Monica
Seller's Agent
Ilya Rasner
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Peter Phinney
Redfin Corp.
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$342,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
2.09%
Current Estimated Value
$661,276

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$319,276
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$273,600
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2011
Sold by
Schanfield Paul M
Bought by
Schanfield Marie R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2007
Sold by
Holahan Andrew M and Gunawan Rika
Bought by
Schanfield Mara R and Schanfield Paul M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Somoza Luis $342,000 --
Schanfield Marie R -- --
Schanfield Marie R -- --
Schanfield Mara R $272,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vichare Shyam $494,100
Closed Somoza Luis $273,600
Previous Owner Schanfield Marie R $204,000
Previous Owner Schanfield Mara R $210,000
Previous Owner Schanfield Mara R $218,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $549,000 +2.0% $784 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2020 06/30/20 For Sale $538,000 +57.3% $769 / Sq Ft
07/29/2013 07/29/13 Sold $342,000 +2.1% $489 / Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2013 06/14/13 For Sale $335,000 -- $479 / 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 $3,404 $536,100 $0 $536,100
2024 $3,032 $512,200 $0 $512,200
2023 $3,057 $521,600 $0 $521,600
2022 $3,062 $517,200 $0 $517,200
2021 $2,811 $480,500 $0 $480,500
2020 $2,740 $476,600 $0 $476,600
2019 $2,623 $441,600 $0 $441,600
2018 $2,550 $405,400 $0 $405,400
2017 $2,434 $375,000 $0 $375,000
2016 $2,378 $340,200 $0 $340,200
2015 $2,354 $301,000 $0 $301,000
2014 $2,037 $243,100 $0 $243,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Charles Cherney

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Charles Cherney

    Compass

    (617) 733-8937

    7 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Charles Cherney
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  • Richard Machado

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Richard Machado

    Fidelis, The Buyer's Agent

    (508) 965-4570

    46 Total Sales

    Richard Machado
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  • Ilya Rasner

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ilya Rasner

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 823-9780

    73 Total Sales

    Ilya Rasner
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72682749

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000119-000000-000009-000850-2

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Riverside

850 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 850 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 30 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $661,276, approximately $944 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 850 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers and Torit Montessori School.

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