224 Chestnut St, Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02139

$700,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
899 Sq. Ft.
$779 / Sq. Ft.
899
Sq. Ft.
$779
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/30/20
Sold 7/30/20

Description

Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Cambridgeport, this delightful two bedroom, front-facing condo is part of a 5-unit association, crafted from a Victorian home originally built in 1886. Beautiful period details - gingerbread trim, exceptionally high ceilings, wide pine floors - are evident throughout. The centrally located living room leads to an oversized master bedroom with gracious bay windows, & a smaller second bedroom with double exposure windows, drenched in natural...Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Cambridgeport, this delightful two bedroom, front-facing condo is part of a 5-unit association, crafted from a Victorian home originally built in 1886. Beautiful period details - gingerbread trim, exceptionally high ceilings, wide pine floors - are evident throughout. The centrally located living room leads to an oversized master bedroom with gracious bay windows, & a smaller second bedroom with double exposure windows, drenched in natural light. The bright, south-facing kitchen has a dining area, pantry & generous cabinet space. Spacious bathroom with tiled tub and shower. An enormous private storage room, laundry in the basement & a peaceful shared patio & garden area complete the amenities. Pet-friendly, 100% owner occupied association. Close proximity to MIT, Harvard, BU, red line T, the Charles River & even Whole Foods & Trader Joe's. This property delivers urban convenience with classic Cambridge charm.
  1. Listed by Dara Singleton • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Property Details for 224 Chestnut Street, Unit 2

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Cambridgeport
Area
MA-Cambridge-Cambridgeport, MA-Cambridge
Style
Low-Rise, Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Street, Front, End
LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2022 11:09 PM

Property Details for 224 Chestnut Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #72662161
Days on Market42
Taxes$884 / year
HOA Fees$255 / month
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1886
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group, Dara Singleton

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Westford, Deanna Disipio

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Building Information for 224 Chestnut Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex222-224 Chestnut Street Condominium AssnFloor1Stories1Residences5Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1886

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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 224 Chestnut Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Laundry, Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 899.0
  • Total Units: 5
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 1997
  • 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, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: End
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Street,Front
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 288.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 135.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 60.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 196.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 180.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes are listed with residential exemption. Amount due without exemption is $3,328.96 for FY2020. Please preview virtual tour: http://bostonrealestatemedia.com/slideshow/224-chestnut-st-2-cambridge/#tour
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $565,000
  • Book: 64123
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: 222-224 Chestnut Street Condominium Assn
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 5
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0%

Property History for 224 Chestnut Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72662161

$700,000—
Jun 27, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72662161

—
May 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72662161

$725,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72662161

$700,000
06/27/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72662161

—
05/27/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72662161

$725,000

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

Schools near 224 Chestnut Street, Unit 2

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morse School
Public - PK to 5
The Amigos School
Public - PK to 8
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public - 9 to 12
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Morse School
PublicPK to 5

The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

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 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group, Dara Singleton

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