RENTED SEP 11, 2025

863 Massachusetts Ave Unit 51 Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $554,000 - $598,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
540 Sq Ft
2.3 Acres

Last Sold December 09, 2013

Last sale price $321,100 $595 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,303/month

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Central Square Station
  • Shops
  • 99,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3-minute walk to Cooper Square Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Bright, sunny, 5th (top) floor unit- big bay windows, open floor plan. Efficient kitchen with convenient breakfast bar. Hardwood floors, maple kitchen cabinets. Heat and hot water is included! Location could not be more convenient- Whole Foods, Red Line, Harvard, MIT, Mass General, etc. Landlord is paying the listing broker's fee. August move-in may be possible-

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Herb Kimsey

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 07/24/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Renter's Agent

Herb Kimsey

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 07/24/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1920

Lot Details

  • 2.3

Home Design

  • 540 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 5th floor

Kitchen

  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,500
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 406991

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 540
  • Living Area: 540
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 406991
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2013
Sold by
Kim Woisoon and Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
Fhlmc
Current Estimated Value
$579,224

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2003
Sold by
Johnson Kristin M
Bought by
Kim Woisoon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,200
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1996
Sold by
Richards Rt and Richards Maureen
Bought by
Johnson Kristin M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,800
Interest Rate
8.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1987
Sold by
Olivo Milagros
Bought by
Richards Maureen F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,600
Interest Rate
10.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Fhlmc $253,215 --
Kim Woisoon $249,000 --
Johnson Kristin M $81,000 --
Richards Maureen F $69,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kim Woisoon $199,200
Previous Owner Richards Maureen F $65,500
Previous Owner Richards Maureen F $64,800
Previous Owner Richards Maureen F $55,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $2,500 -7.4% $5 / Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Rent $2,700 +22.7% --
05/14/2016 05/14/16 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
05/04/2016 05/04/16 Under Contract -- -- --
04/26/2016 04/26/16 For Rent $2,200 +10.0% --
08/09/2014 08/09/14 Rented $2,000 -4.8% --
08/09/2014 08/09/14 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
12/09/2013 12/09/13 Sold $321,100 +12.7% $595 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/07/2013 11/07/13 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2013 10/29/13 For Sale $284,900 -- $528 / 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 $3,068 $483,100 $0 $483,100
2024 $2,730 $461,200 $0 $461,200
2023 $2,827 $482,500 $0 $482,500
2022 $2,843 $480,300 $0 $480,300
2021 $2,783 $475,700 $0 $475,700
2020 $2,765 $480,900 $0 $480,900
2019 $2,647 $445,600 $0 $445,600
2018 $2,569 $408,400 $0 $408,400
2017 $2,392 $368,500 $0 $368,500
2016 $2,240 $320,500 $0 $320,500
2015 $2,215 $283,300 $0 $283,300
2014 $2,117 $252,600 $0 $252,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Herb Kimsey

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 864-4430

    7 Total Sales

    Herb Kimsey
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    John Turner

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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  • Eric LaBatte

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Eric LaBatte

    Compass

    (603) 312-8943

    2 Total Sales

    Eric LaBatte
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  • Sean Persson

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sean Persson

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (617) 909-7686

    1 Total Sale

    Sean Persson
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  • Lee Tran

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Lee Tran

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

    (781) 856-7191

    11 Total Sales

    Lee Tran
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ann Behen

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73409311

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000117-000000-000057-000051

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Mid-Cambridge

863 Massachusetts Ave Unit 51, Cambridge, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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