5 Arlington Street, Unit 53

Cambridge, MA 02140

$585,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
650 Sq. Ft.
$900 / Sq. Ft.
650
Sq. Ft.
$900
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Old world charm meets modern living. Desirable corner penthouse unit in an appealing classic Cambridge building, located in the heart of Porter Square. Stunning oversized windows provides this spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with abundant natural sunlight, refreshing cross-breeze, and amazing views of both downtown Boston and the lovely courtyard. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, timeless tiled bathroom, dining room with built-ins, and a huge walk-in closet with more built-ins. Bonus: separate...Old world charm meets modern living. Desirable corner penthouse unit in an appealing classic Cambridge building, located in the heart of Porter Square. Stunning oversized windows provides this spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with abundant natural sunlight, refreshing cross-breeze, and amazing views of both downtown Boston and the lovely courtyard. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, timeless tiled bathroom, dining room with built-ins, and a huge walk-in closet with more built-ins. Bonus: separate locked storage located adjacent to the unit is large enough to fit a bike plus much more and provides additional sound proofing for the bedroom. Additional amenities include a large laundry room with smart key card tech, elevator, additional bike storage, and full time superintendent. Many recent building improvements including quality gas heating system (3 yrs old) and newer roof (6 yrs old with 30 yr warranty).
  1. Listed by Shane Marrion • Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC

Property Details for 5 Arlington Street, Unit 53

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00

Location

Listing Courtesy of Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC, Shane Marrion

Sold By Compass, Denman Drapkin Group

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2022 09:33 AM

Property Details for 5 Arlington Street, Unit 53

StatusSold
MLS #72981758
Days on Market14
Taxes$3,337 / year
HOA Fees$565 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County

Building

Oxford Courts

108 UnitsBuilt in 1930

Location

Listing Courtesy of Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC, Shane Marrion

Sold By Compass, Denman Drapkin Group

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Building Information for 5 Arlington Street, Unit 53

Building/ComplexOxford CourtsFloor5Stories-Residences108Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1930

Payment Calculator

$4,036 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,193

Property Taxes

$278

HOA Dues

$565

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Property Information for 5 Arlington Street, Unit 53

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: FHA
  • Living Area: 650.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 103
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • 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: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 412218
  • Assessments: $570,500
  • Book: 99
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 53
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 53
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 5.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 5 Arlington Street, Unit 53

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 5 Arlington Street, Unit 53

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$561,700Total-
Tax Record2024$3,325 ($277 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt650 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt650 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1930ZoningBCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00177 L:0005505/53

Schools near 5 Arlington Street, Unit 53

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
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Maria L. Baldwin 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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Listing Courtesy of Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC, Shane Marrion

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