NOT LISTED FOR SALE

96-98 Columbia St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $874,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,006 Sq Ft
1840 Built

Last Sold June 18, 2024

Last sale price $858,000 $853 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,930/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Property is near public transit
  • Jogging Path
  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Clement G. Morgan Park

About This Home

As of June 2024

*Offers due Tuesday 6/4 @ 2pm - seller in a time zone 6hrs ahead of EST so make offers valid for 24 hrs * Spacious three-bedroom, one-bathroom condo located just steps away from Inman Square, Central Square (ideal for easy access to the redline), and MIT. Within walking distance to Whole Foods and the Charles River. This unique condominium features wide pine floors, exposed brick walls, and beam ceilings. The living room boasts large bowed bay windows. Two parking spaces which are shared amongst the three unit association which are first come, first serve. The unit has a great layout, gets terrific sunlight. Enjoy a large shared patio and yard in the rear. On-site washer and dryer, as well as basement storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary S. Vrotsos

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 05/31/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Holleran Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,583

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,006 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00075 L:0002000001,402185

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,583

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 1006
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Common
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 320
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00075 L:0002000001,402185
  • Zoning: C1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3583

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2024
Closed on
Jun 12, 2024
Sold by
Schiller Jennifer
Bought by
Khoury Zahi
Seller's Agent
Gary S. Vrotsos
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Holleran Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$858,000
Premium/Discount to List
$179,000
26.36%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$874,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2004
Sold by
Berbeco Steven M
Bought by
Schiller Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1996
Sold by
Usher Lisa and Usher Sarah
Bought by
Berbeco Steven M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
7.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Khoury Zahi $858,000 None Available
Khoury Zahi $858,000 None Available
Schiller Jennifer $341,000 --
Schiller Jennifer $341,000 --
Berbeco Steven M $115,000 --
Berbeco Steven M $115,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schiller Jennifer $200,000
Previous Owner Berbeco Steven M $92,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Sold $858,000 +10.1% $853 / Sq Ft
06/04/2024 06/04/24 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Price Changed $779,000 +14.7% $774 / Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 For Sale $679,000 -- $675 / 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 $4,001 $630,000 $0 $630,000
2024 $3,583 $605,300 $0 $605,300
2023 $3,462 $590,800 $0 $590,800
2022 $3,237 $572,800 $0 $572,800
2021 $3,237 $553,300 $0 $553,300
2020 $3,058 $531,900 $0 $531,900
2019 $2,929 $493,100 $0 $493,100
2018 $2,887 $448,600 $0 $448,600
2017 $2,678 $412,600 $0 $412,600
2016 $2,602 $372,300 $0 $372,300
2015 $2,585 $330,500 $0 $330,500
2014 $2,496 $297,900 $0 $297,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73245484

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000075-000000-000020-000001