Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,300 sqft

14 Bay State Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$522/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Investor’s Dream! Step into a surprisingly appealing 2-family with a total of 5 bedrooms 4 baths. Unit 1 is first floor. Unit 2 is 2nd and 3rd floor. Notice the following: most ceilings are 8.6’, crown molding & wainscoting add charm, cream & bright white trim colors look fresh, 24 replacement windows create sunlight on all 4 sides, parking for 3+ cars, and plenty of dry storage in basement. Newer hot water heaters and rehabbed gas-fueled Burnham boiler & furnace provide reliable heat. ACs available....Investor’s Dream! Step into a surprisingly appealing 2-family with a total of 5 bedrooms 4 baths. Unit 1 is first floor. Unit 2 is 2nd and 3rd floor. Notice the following: most ceilings are 8.6’, crown molding & wainscoting add charm, cream & bright white trim colors look fresh, 24 replacement windows create sunlight on all 4 sides, parking for 3+ cars, and plenty of dry storage in basement. Newer hot water heaters and rehabbed gas-fueled Burnham boiler & furnace provide reliable heat. ACs available. Current rent is $5000/mo but is undermarket. The kitchens boast plenty of storage, disposal, gas range, marble countertops. Walkable to Fresh Pond, Louis Depascale playground, Whole Foods, TJMax, Trader Joes, buses. Current tenants enjoy these units and one couple wants to stay (even with rent increase). That tells you something. Discounted American Home Shield warranty is available for buyer to purchase on mechanicals, appliances, and roof at time of close
Listing closed: 06/06/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73217485
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Median sold price

$1,470,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Cambridge, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Rita Guastella

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Rita Guastella

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Property Information for 14 Bay State Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,116 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Town: Cambridge
  • Area: MA-Cambridge
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,177 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2300.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lottery
  • High School: Crls
  • Middle School: Lottery

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Wood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Cedar Closet(s), Country Kitchen, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Family Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Sunroom
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Most photos show interior before current tenants moved in. One of the bathrooms in unit 1 is split with half-bath across from laundry with a separate shower in second bedroom. All major appliances and outside storage units sell with unit; tenants own countertop appliances & grills. Building/120 Amps
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 418387
  • Assessments: $1,202,000
  • Book: 43341
  • Map: 00261
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: C-1A

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Frontage: 24.00
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $60,000.00
  • NOI: $60,000.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Unit Information

Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2

Rental Info

Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $5,500.00

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 14 Bay State Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73217485

$1,200,000—
Apr 28, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73217485

—
Apr 28, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73217485

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73217485

$1,200,000
04/28/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73217485

—
04/28/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73217485

—

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

Public records

14 Bay State Road

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,300 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,300 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

970 SqFt

Stories

3

Lot Size

3,177 SqFt

Schools near 14 Bay State Road

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
John M. Tobin Montessori School
PublicPK to 5

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Peabody 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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Rita Guastella

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