28 River Street, Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02139

$849,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
937 Sq. Ft.
$906 / Sq. Ft.
937
Sq. Ft.
$906
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rarely available! Step into this brick, French Mansard "Urban Row House”, & you will understand why this building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Soaring ceilings, expansive windows, & wood floors blanket this 2008 gut reno. Every room is generous in size & lives larger than the stated square footage thanks to the "no wasted space design". The kitchen flows into the dramatic open living/dining room & is complete with SS app, wood cabinets, & granite/butcher block counters. The primary...Rarely available! Step into this brick, French Mansard "Urban Row House”, & you will understand why this building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Soaring ceilings, expansive windows, & wood floors blanket this 2008 gut reno. Every room is generous in size & lives larger than the stated square footage thanks to the "no wasted space design". The kitchen flows into the dramatic open living/dining room & is complete with SS app, wood cabinets, & granite/butcher block counters. The primary bedroom is HUGE & has direct access to a shared patio that is the perfect respite in the city. Add a full 2nd bathroom adjacent to the main bedroom or to use it as an office. The 2nd bedroom can accom a queen with sun-filled windows overlooking the shared patio. The unit & building have been well cared (see firm remarks). 4 closets, a gallery wall, Nest therm, & 3 split A/C units complete this move-in condo! Within 1 mile of Harvard, MIT, and the Red Line. Right in the heart of Cambridge.

Listing Agents

  1. Merrill Berkery

    Merrill Berkery

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Nichole Bookwalter Savenor

    Nichole Bookwalter Savenor

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 28 River Street, Unit 2

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Style
Rowhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Neda Vander Stoep

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/15/2023 03:42 PM

Property Details for 28 River Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #73069858
Days on Market9
Taxes$4,433 / year
HOA Fees$212 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1860
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Neda Vander Stoep

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Building Information for 28 River Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex28 River StFloor1Stories1Residences4Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1860

Payment Calculator

$5,215 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,633

Property Taxes

$369

HOA Dues

$212

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Property Information for 28 River Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 937.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 4
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: N
  • 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, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Rented
  • Parking Features: Rented
  • Parking Features: Rented
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes w/o exemption,w/ exemption: $1,673.51. In-unit W/D (2018) Water heater (2020) expansion tank and circulator pump + boiler service (2023) Gutter replacement and slate roof improvements (2019) Front hall floor ceramic tile replacement (2020),Refinished wood floors & paint doors,hall (2021)
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 4724050
  • Assessments: $756,400
  • Book: 78264
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R12
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
  • Association Security: Intercom
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 28 River Street, 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 28 River Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$767,900Total-
Tax Record2024$4,546 ($379 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt937 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt937 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1999CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00105 L:0012000002

Schools near 28 River Street, Unit 2

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Martin Luther King, Jr. 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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