Beautiful upper unit condominium of a 2-family property in the highly desirable Cambridge Agassiz neighborhood between Porter & Harvard Squares. Set back on a side street with some land in Cambridge, this 3-bedroom 2 full bath home has an open concept kitchen/dining/living room with bright light from walls of south and west windows, vaulted kitchen ceiling, large private deck oasis, period details, hardwood, and high ceilings. Private grand foyer entrance, extra office/guest room with large closet, in-unit laundry, storage in dry basement, rare 30’x25’ exclusive-use rear yard, pet friendly (2), and a 2-car garage. Only 3 blocks to Porter Square Red Line Subway, trendy Mass Ave coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and just up Oxford Street from Harvard University. Well run association with large reserves.
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:$1,150,000
Final Sale Price:$1,237,000
Difference:
+$87,000 (+7.6%)
Performance Metrics
107.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:$715
Sale $/sq ft:$769
This property sold for $769 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Facts & Features
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,608 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Entry Level
2
Interior Features
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Closet, Office, Foyer
Laundry Features
Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
Basement Details
Y
Exterior & Structure
Construction Materials
Frame, Brick
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Exterior Features
Deck - Composite, Patio
Patio/Porch Features
Deck - Composite, Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No
Lot & Land
Lot Size
0.15 acres
Lot Size
6,519 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1500
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Deeded
Covered Parking Spaces
2
Utilities & Systems
Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Community & HOA
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station, University
HOA Fee
$413
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$6,324
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$976,000
Parcel Number
4864452
Zoning
NR
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Renovated Since
Disclosures
Taxes include owner occupied exemption (savings) of $4, 324. Stairs to second level are steep. Garage floor uneven. 2 garage spaces & in-practice a space in front of each garage.
Location
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Neighborhood
28 Forest Street # 2, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
Walkability
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Schools
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Estimated Monthly Payment$0
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest$0
Property Tax$527
Homeowners Insurance$200
HOA Fee$413
PMI$0
Property History
Market Insights
7%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
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Sold
Jun 3, 2025
$1,237,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
May 1, 2025
$1,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Dave LedwigOffice: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Date
Event
Price
Change
$/sqft
Details
06/03/2025
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Sold
$1,237,000
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Property sold
05/01/2025
đźŹ
Listed for Sale
$1,150,000
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Original listing
Price & Status History
Date
Event
Price
Change
May 1, 2025
New Listing Added
$1,150,000
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Market Statistics
Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$769
Tax History
Year
Taxes
Assessment
2025
$6,324
$976,000
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,324
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$413
Per month
Assessed Value
$976,000
Listing Information
Listing AgentDave Ledwig
Listing OfficeGibson Sotheby's International Realty
