Extremely rare to market opportunity to buy a free standing single family home with parking and lovely sized city yard within walking distance to Porter Square, Lesley College, Harvard University and all that Somerville and Cambridge have to offer! This charming single family home which is livable now and has been in the same family for generations, is due for an update, but ideally a major renovation to take advantage of the space and location. The sellers have priced this property to sell. Do not let this opportunity pass you by, whether you are a first time homebuyer looking for a great and convenient location for you and your family...or a developer looking for their next project?! Property being sold 'as is'.
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:$725,000
Final Sale Price:$655,000
Difference:
$70,000 (-9.7%)
Performance Metrics
90.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:$704
Sale $/sq ft:$636
This property sold for $636 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.7% below the original asking price.
With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Facts & Features
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,030 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Interior Features
Flooring
Other
Heating
Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Other
Basement Details
Full
Accessibility Features
No
Exterior & Structure
Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Cottage
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Other
Exterior Features
Porch, Fenced Yard
Patio/Porch Features
Porch
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No
Lot & Land
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Lot Size
1,811 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0400
Lot Features
Level
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Dead End
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Unpaved
Utilities & Systems
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Features
Other (See Remarks)
Community & HOA
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Private School, T-Station, University, Other
HOA
No
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$8,023
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$775,900
Parcel Number
M:37 B:C L:30,752825
Zoning
RB
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Unknown/Mixed
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
This house is being sold as is. It is the buyer and the buyers agents responsibility to do their due diligence as to what can be done in terms of renovation and/or new build. Again seller is selling house as is with the responsibility of the buyer and buyers agent to do their due diligence!
