Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed837 sqft
117 Magazine St, Unit R, Cambridge, MA 02139
CondoProperty Type
1873Year Built
$860/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$212/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This enchanting urban oasis is the perfect retreat in the heart of Cambridgeport. Follow the garden path through a trellised gate to your private brick patio and entryway, shaded by a grand old elm. Inside, this well-designed home offers a delightful combination of open layout and discrete living space. The modern eat-in kitchen provides ample countertops and storage. The living room accommodates multiple uses—create an office on one side and seating on the other, or enjoy the large, bright space...This enchanting urban oasis is the perfect retreat in the heart of Cambridgeport. Follow the garden path through a trellised gate to your private brick patio and entryway, shaded by a grand old elm. Inside, this well-designed home offers a delightful combination of open layout and discrete living space. The modern eat-in kitchen provides ample countertops and storage. The living room accommodates multiple uses—create an office on one side and seating on the other, or enjoy the large, bright space for entertaining friends. The main level also has a half bath, coat closet, and in-unit washer/dryer. A highlight of this home is your private sanctuary, the bedroom, tucked away upstairs with an en-suite bathroom, two closets, built-in storage, and a skylight. One off-street parking space plus many public transit options nearby, including Red Line, buses, and a Blue Bike station. Pet friendly with a fenced-in yard. Prime location near Whole Foods, TJs, Central Square, and the Charles River.

Listing Agent

  1. Liz & Ellie Local

    Liz & Ellie Local

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 444-9644

    M: (617) 444-9644

Listing closed: 06/26/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72655547

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$750,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Cambridge, MA

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Location

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 117 Magazine Street, Unit R

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,850 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Cambridge
  • Area: MA-Cambridge
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 117 Magazine St
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 3
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1873
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 837.0
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes listed do not include the FY20 residential exemption of $2,365.07. Current owner has the residential exemption making her FY20 taxes $1484.49.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00101 L:001930117B,404673
  • Assessments: $652,900
  • Book: 58115
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: C
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Owner Occupied Source: 3
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: R
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 117 Magazine Street, Unit R

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72655547

$720,000
May 20, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72655547

May 20, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72655547

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72655547

$720,000
05/20/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72655547

05/20/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72655547

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 117 Magazine Street, Unit R

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Morse School
PublicPK to 5

Martin Luther King, Jr. School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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