Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,142 sqft
8 Newport Rd, Unit 8, Cambridge, MA 02140
CondoProperty Type
1920Year Built
$718/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$445/moHOA Fees

Description

Beautifully appointed top-floor condo in desirable Porter Square! Graced by craftsmanship from an earlier era, this special property offers character and period details including original moldings, high ceilings and hardwood floors with many thoughtful updates/renovations for today’s living. Situated just off Mass Ave on distinctive Newport Road with its elegant row of brick buildings. Stylishly renovated kitchen with ample cabinetry, breakfast bar and gas cooking plus in-unit W&D. Light filled living...Beautifully appointed top-floor condo in desirable Porter Square! Graced by craftsmanship from an earlier era, this special property offers character and period details including original moldings, high ceilings and hardwood floors with many thoughtful updates/renovations for today’s living. Situated just off Mass Ave on distinctive Newport Road with its elegant row of brick buildings. Stylishly renovated kitchen with ample cabinetry, breakfast bar and gas cooking plus in-unit W&D. Light filled living room with period mantel framing a wood-burning fireplace. Spacious dining room shines with built-in cabinetry and bay window accented with stained glass. Generous sized bedrooms and updated full bath. Sought-after, professionally managed building features private lower-level storage, bicycle room, and shared yard for grilling. Condo fee includes heat. In prime location close to numerous area shops, restaurants and MBTA Redline/Commuter Rail! No car needed with a walk score of 94!
  • Listed by: Meg Steere • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/14/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72670935

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$880,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

100.9%

Cambridge, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Meg Steere

Sold By Lee Realty Boston, Eugene Lee

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Property Information for 8 Newport Road, Unit 8

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,357 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Cambridge
  • Area: MA-Cambridge
  • Style: Low-Rise
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: Newport Rd Condominiums
  • Floor: 4
  • Residences: 83
  • Pet Policy: Not Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1920
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1142.0
  • Total Units: 83
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • 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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: Fourth Floor, In Unit
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Level: Fourth Floor
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 266.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Level: Fourth Floor
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 126.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: Fourth Floor
  • Kitchen Width: 7.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 247.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes listed do not include residential exemption. Nearby garage parking is $2700/year. Pets allowed w/ trustee approval.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 410316
  • Assessments: $733,600
  • Book: 65340
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: Newport Condominiums
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 52
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 4.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 8 Newport Road, Unit 8

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72670935

$820,000
Jul 14, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72670935

Jul 14, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72670935

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72670935

$820,000
07/14/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72670935

07/14/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72670935

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

Schools near 8 Newport Road, Unit 8

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
Maria L. Baldwin 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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