Last Sold Price
3 beds2,125 sqft$824/sqft
52 Porter Rd, Unit 52, Cambridge, MA 02140

Description

Nestled in the heart of Porter Square, this lofted 3-bedroom townhome offers a sophisticated blend of function and style. The open, flexible layout has ample room for cooking, eating, entertaining, and working. The soaring, luminous living space flows between the dining and kitchen areas, and French doors lead to the fenced back patio, perfect for alfresco dining. Architecturally captivating, the dramatic staircase leads to the second floor, with a primary bedroom with a Juliette balcony; walk-in...Nestled in the heart of Porter Square, this lofted 3-bedroom townhome offers a sophisticated blend of function and style. The open, flexible layout has ample room for cooking, eating, entertaining, and working. The soaring, luminous living space flows between the dining and kitchen areas, and French doors lead to the fenced back patio, perfect for alfresco dining. Architecturally captivating, the dramatic staircase leads to the second floor, with a primary bedroom with a Juliette balcony; walk-in closet; and a crisp ensuite bath, as well as a second bedroom and another full bathroom. Venture up a few more steps to the roof deck - perfect for star-gazing or soaking up the sun. Amenities are bountiful! Large storage space, in-unit W+D, exclusive two-car parking, new heating and central air conditioning, and recently replaced roof and siding - nothing to do here but move in! Located one block from the bustle of Porter Square's Red Line T, restaurants, cafés, wine shops, and gyms.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lauren Holleran Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Lauren Holleran • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by Alberto Ovalle • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 52 Porter Road, Unit 52

Status
MLS #
73111901
Days on Market
33
Taxes
$4,848 / year
HOA Fees
$557 / month
Property Type
MLS Type
Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built
1998
Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Porter Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Porter Square, MA-Cambridge
Style
Townhouse, Loft, Attached, Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Street, Middle

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Alberto Ovalle

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Beacon Group

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Building Information for 52 Porter Road, Unit 52

Building/ComplexPorter Road Loft CondominiumFloor1Stories2Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1998

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$9,856 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,895

Property Taxes

$404

HOA Dues

$557

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Property Information for 52 Porter Road, Unit 52

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2125.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 6
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,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, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Study, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor, In Unit
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Sprinkler System, Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Loft, Attached
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Deeded, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Deeded, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Deeded, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 293.5625
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.25
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.25
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 114.854166
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.25
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.416666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 49.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.166666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 88.111111
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.166666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.666666
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 52.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 349.083333
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 17.75
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 19.666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 503.138888
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 25.583333
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.666666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6'0"X10'3"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 574.791666
  • Room Living Room Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.25
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.833333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Master Plan, Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Currently configured as a two-bedroom. At buyer's request,sellers will enclose the first-floor study prior to closing,at the sellers' sole expense. Pets need HOA approval. Taxes reflect the residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:00178 L:00121052/3,3323066
  • Assessments: $1,277,000
  • Block: 121
  • Book: 51673
  • Lot: 52/3
  • Map: 178
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: Porter Road Loft Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 6
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 52
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 52 Porter Road, Unit 52

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73111901

$1,750,000
Jun 18, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73111901

Jun 9, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73111901

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73111901

$1,750,000
06/18/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73111901

06/09/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73111901

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

Schools near 52 Porter Road, Unit 52

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
Peabody School
PublicPK to 5

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Graham and Parks 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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This home: 52 Porter Road, Unit 52, Cambridge, MA 02140
$1,750,000
3
2,125
$540,000
2
2,125
$1,425,000
2
1,918
$825,000
2
1,879
$1,750,000
2
2.5
2,125
$825,000
2
2.5
1,879

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Alberto Ovalle

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