$482,000
SOLD JUN 28, 2013 RENTED MAY 7, 2025

87 Bristol St Unit 1A Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
947 Sq Ft
1990 Built

Recently Sold

$509 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2013

Spacious open plan loft with 10 oversized windows & high ceilings. Built by well-known Cambridge Developer David Aposhian in 1990. Newly renovated kitchen with plentiful cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances. Amenities include renovated bath, in-unit W/D, hardwood floors & AC. Private beautifully landscaped backyard has a patio & grill area. Tucked away on a landscaped lot with unit & guest parking. Pet friendly. Close to MIT & Central & Kendall Squares. Strong condo association!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Drapkin

Compass Listed on: 05/15/2013

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Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Young

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,167

Year Built

1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1990

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 2
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Laundry Room: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden Area

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Guest
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Garden Area
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 9
  • Unit Building: 1A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2013
Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
Sarah L Pierson Lt
Bought by
Slatyer Tracy
Seller's Agent
Lisa Drapkin
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Chris Young
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List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$482,000
Premium/Discount to List
$53,000
12.35%
Current Estimated Value
$935,082

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$453,082
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Outstanding Balance
$83,173
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$868,305

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2011
Sold by
Sarah Leckenby Pierson
Bought by
Pierson Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2010
Sold by
Pierson Sarah Leckenby
Bought by
Sarah Leckenby Pierson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2003
Sold by
Liss-Riordan Shannon and Liss-Riordan Kevin
Bought by
Pierson Sarah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,300
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2002
Sold by
Meskell Paul and Koza Gail K
Bought by
Liss-Riordan Kevin and Lis-Riordan Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,500
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1998
Sold by
Cook Linda J and Cook Robert E
Bought by
Koza Gail K and Meskell Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1990
Sold by
87 Bristol St T
Bought by
Cook Linda J
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
Not Resolvable $482,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $387,000 --
Deed $355,000 --
Deed $230,000 --
Deed $123,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $332,000 New Conventional
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $324,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $335,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $348,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $319,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $218,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Rented $4,000 0.0% --
05/04/2025 05/04/25 Under Contract -- -- --
04/27/2025 04/27/25 For Rent $4,000 +2.6% --
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Rented $3,900 +2.6% --
06/22/2024 06/22/24 Under Contract -- -- --
06/19/2024 06/19/24 For Rent $3,800 +18.8% --
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/20/2020 07/20/20 For Rent $3,200 +14.3% --
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/15/2018 06/15/18 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $482,000 +12.4% $509 / Sq Ft
05/22/2013 05/22/13 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2013 05/15/13 For Sale $429,000 -- $453 / 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 $5,167 $813,700 $0 $813,700
2024 $4,687 $791,800 $0 $791,800
2023 $4,566 $779,100 $0 $779,100
2022 $4,550 $768,500 $0 $768,500
2021 $4,425 $756,400 $0 $756,400
2020 $4,256 $740,200 $0 $740,200
2019 $4,083 $687,400 $0 $687,400
2018 $3,975 $631,900 $0 $631,900
2017 $3,694 $569,200 $0 $569,200
2016 $3,550 $507,800 $0 $507,800
2015 $3,478 $444,800 $0 $444,800
2014 $3,364 $401,400 $0 $401,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71526445

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000077-000000-000077-000001A