39 Highland Avenue, Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,520,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,046 Sq. Ft.
$743 / Sq. Ft.
2,046
Sq. Ft.
$743
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Shown by Appointment only. Set on an idyllic tree-lined street in Mid-Cambridge, this eye-catching Gambrel Colonial Revival offers expansive interior spaces, high ceilings, wood floors, and large light-flooded windows. On the main level of this second and top-floor duplex are the grand living and dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, a full bath and private front and rear porches. Moving upstairs you’ll find an enormous master bedroom suite, two additional bedrooms, and another full bath....Shown by Appointment only. Set on an idyllic tree-lined street in Mid-Cambridge, this eye-catching Gambrel Colonial Revival offers expansive interior spaces, high ceilings, wood floors, and large light-flooded windows. On the main level of this second and top-floor duplex are the grand living and dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, a full bath and private front and rear porches. Moving upstairs you’ll find an enormous master bedroom suite, two additional bedrooms, and another full bath. Other notable features include three private porches that bring the outside in, private and shared outside spaces, off-street parking and basement storage— you’d be challenged to find this much space and these features in a single-family home! Come and experience this superb property surrounded by the abundant culinary and cultural offerings of Harvard, Central, Inman, and Kendall Squares.

Listing Agents

  1. Lisa J. Drapkin

    Lisa J. Drapkin

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Dana Schaefer

    Dana Schaefer

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 39 Highland Avenue, Unit 2

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Mid Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-Mid Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Style
2/3 Family, Duplex
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - South End, Thom McGair

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

Property Details for 39 Highland Avenue, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #72674236
Days on Market28
Taxes$6,889 / year
HOA Fees$394 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1903
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - South End, Thom McGair

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Building Information for 39 Highland Avenue, Unit 2

Building/Complex39 Highland AveFloor2Stories2Residences2Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1903

Payment Calculator

$9,263 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,295

Property Taxes

$574

HOA Dues

$394

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Property Information for 39 Highland Avenue, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2046.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 2020
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • 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: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Study
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor, In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family, Duplex
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units, Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: New conversion. Condo is owner-occupied - Sellers are away for summer. Once sale is completed and 1st floor tenants vacate,the Sellers will be moving to the 1st floor. Currently assessed as a 2-family and this condo will pay 60% of the tax bill until condos are assessed separately.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 405773
  • Assessments: $9,999,999
  • Book: 99999
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
  • 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 39 Highland Avenue, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 39 Highland Avenue, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,741,500Total-
Tax Record2024$10,310 ($859 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,304 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,304 SqFtStories2StyleCondominiumYear Built1903CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00112 L:0001900002

Schools near 39 Highland 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 - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
King Open
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Cambridgeport
PublicPK to 5

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