$1,015,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2024

Bay Square 950 Massachusetts Ave Unit 217 Cambridge, MA 02139

Riverside Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
861 Sq Ft
$707/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,179 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fitness Center
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2-minute walk to Cooper Square Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Chic living with every convenience nestled between vibrant Harvard & Central Squares! This corner-unit two bedroom, two bathroom condo with garage parking is in the desirable Bay Square Condominiums. The renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances flows into the open living & dining rooms with juliet balcony. Both spacious bedrooms have abundant closet space. Additional features include hardwood floors, central A/C, and lots of windows for cheery natural light. Amenities of this professionally managed building include: full service 24/7 concierge, elevators, fitness room, sauna, lockers, outdoor pool (a rare city find!). Minutes to Harvard, Central, & Kendall Squares, Harvard Business School, MIT, MGH, BU, Longwood Medical area, Red Line, Whole Foods, H Mart, Trader Joe’s, shops, restaurants, nightlife, parks, playgrounds, Charles River, I-90. An amazing space for a home, or a perfect investment property – a real ‘wow!’ of a find!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Walker Chin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Co-Listed By

Schae Koteles

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Vrotsos

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,127

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $707 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 861 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 407393

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 113 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Bay Square Condomium Community

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Community Garden
  • Shops
  • Sauna
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Recreation Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,127

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$707 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 861
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1102.21
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1178.86
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Garden
  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, Concierge
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Pool, Elevator(s), Recreation Facilities, Fitness Center, Sauna/Steam, Storage, Garden Area
  • Association Fee: 707.18
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 217
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 407393
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 358
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5127
  • Tax Book Number: 50042

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 113
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2007
Sold by
Ramaprasad Rajiv
Bought by
Lecerf Jean-Michael and Ghaffari-Lecerf Sarah
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$993,491

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1999
Sold by
Dror Itiel E
Bought by
Ramaprasad Rajiv

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1997
Sold by
Baeza Maria E
Bought by
Dror Itiel and Dror Judith M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1989
Sold by
Bay Square T
Bought by
Baeza Ft

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $450,625 --
Deed $450,625 --
Deed $240,000 --
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $220,000 --
Deed $187,000 --
Deed $187,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $1,015,000 0.0% $1,179 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Rented $3,800 0.0% --
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Under Contract -- -- --
05/28/2024 05/28/24 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 For Sale $949,000 -- $1,102 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $5,597 $881,400 $0 $881,400
2024 $5,127 $866,000 $0 $866,000
2023 $5,040 $860,000 $0 $860,000
2022 $4,944 $835,100 $0 $835,100
2021 $4,765 $814,600 $0 $814,600
2020 $4,609 $801,600 $0 $801,600
2019 $4,429 $745,600 $0 $745,600
2018 $4,318 $686,500 $0 $686,500
2017 $4,115 $634,100 $0 $634,100
2016 $3,977 $569,000 $0 $569,000
2015 $3,947 $504,700 $0 $504,700
2014 $3,908 $466,400 $0 $466,400
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73209429

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000120-000000-000040-000217