Introducing a remarkable 3-bedroom, 3-full bathroom, 3rd-floor corner unit home with over 1700 square feet of living space, just one block from the Harvard University campus and blocks from the heart of Harvard Square. This brick Colonial Revival, built in 1899 by architect Edmund M. Wheelwright, has been home to world-renowned academics, poets, and ambassadors, including Nobel Prize-winning poet Octavio Paz, who immortalized the view from this apartment in his poem, “Trowbridge Street." Fall in love with the modern European kitchen featuring a Sub-Zero fridge and a brand-new 48-inch professional induction range. The residence also offers three fully updated baths, stunning natural light, convenient private guest space, and custom-built bookshelves for even the most enviable book collections. A home of historical significance and modern luxury, this residence offers a rare opportunity to live in a piece of literary and architectural history.
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:$1,650,000
Final Sale Price:$1,575,000
Difference:
$75,000 (-4.5%)
Performance Metrics
95.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:$965
Sale $/sq ft:$922
This property sold for $922 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.5% below the original asking price.
With only 19 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
1899
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,709 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Interior Features
Flooring
Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Steam, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Fireplace Features
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Interior Features
Home Office, Foyer
Laundry Features
First Floor
Basement Details
Y
Exterior & Structure
Construction Materials
Brick
Roof
Rubber
Exterior Features
Deck - Roof
Patio/Porch Features
Deck - Roof
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No
Lot & Land
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
1
Parking Features
Off Street, Assigned
Utilities & Systems
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Security Features
Intercom
Community & HOA
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA Fee
$1,269
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Amenities
Hot Water
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$8,999
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$1,535,600
Parcel Number
M:00135 L:000190003A,408920
Zoning
C1
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Building Name
371 Harvard Street Condominium Trust
Common Walls
Corner
Attached Property
Yes
Disclosures
Disclosures: Home is being sold by a conservator and, as such, will need court approval before finalizing the sale. Pre-listing home inspection and list of upgrades available upon request beginning 4/17. Roof deck is currently scheduled for repair. Washer, Dryer, & Refrigerator included as gifts.
