2579 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02140

$710,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,489 Sq. Ft.
$477 / Sq. Ft.
1,489
Sq. Ft.
$477
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Terrific value for END USERS or INVESTORS. Hyper-convenient location on Mass Ave w/ easy access to Route 2, Route 16, Alewife (.5 mile) & Davis Sq (.7 mile), shops, restaurants, parks & bike trail. The layout is fantastic, with an oversized master bedroom on 2nd floor and 2 additional bedrooms on the top floor. Home features a living room, dining, and family room all on 2nd floor as well as one recently renovated modern full bathroom w/ stackable washer/dryer. Newer hardwood flooring mixed w/ beautiful...Terrific value for END USERS or INVESTORS. Hyper-convenient location on Mass Ave w/ easy access to Route 2, Route 16, Alewife (.5 mile) & Davis Sq (.7 mile), shops, restaurants, parks & bike trail. The layout is fantastic, with an oversized master bedroom on 2nd floor and 2 additional bedrooms on the top floor. Home features a living room, dining, and family room all on 2nd floor as well as one recently renovated modern full bathroom w/ stackable washer/dryer. Newer hardwood flooring mixed w/ beautiful original wood and banisters gives the home a truly balanced feel. Other recent updates include interior paint throughout, back porch, back patio, fencing, and updated shared garden/yard space. On top of all that the home has a generously sized garage spot. Dry basement with 2013 boiler and window AC units. Higher HOA dues actually a BENEFIT: professionally managed, water, sewer, master insurance, studs-in insurance, landscaping, snow removal and strong reserves are included.
  1. Listed by Chris Vietor • eXp Realty

Property Details for 2579 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
North Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-North Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Style
2/3 Family
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Upper

Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, Chris Vietor

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Gloucester, Paula Murphy

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2022 11:15 PM

Property Details for 2579 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #72686379
Days on Market32
Taxes$4,110 / year
HOA Fees$273
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, Chris Vietor

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Gloucester, Paula Murphy

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Building Information for 2579 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

Building/ComplexThe 2579 Massachusetts Avenue CondominiuFloor2Stories2Residences2Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1890

Payment Calculator

$4,490 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,875

Property Taxes

$343

HOA Dues

$273

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Property Information for 2579 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Laundry, Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1489.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lottery
  • Middle School: Lottery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • 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: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Remodeled, Second Floor, In Unit
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 160.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Remodeled
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 117.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 9.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 110.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: *Condo fee is $273/month for the next two years as Seller is paying half. Then fee will increase,unless otherwise negotiated with condo association.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00186 L:0002700002,4943721
  • Assessments: $691,900
  • Book: 68994
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: 0
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: The 2579 Massachusetts Avenue Condominiu
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Owner Occupied Source: seller
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 2579 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 2579 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$797,700Total-
Tax Record2024$4,722 ($394 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,354 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,354 SqFtStories2StyleCondominiumYear Built1890CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00186 L:0002700002

Schools near 2579 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

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 - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Peabody School
PublicPK to 5

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Vassal Lane 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 eXp Realty, Chris Vietor

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