5 Cottage Court

Cambridge, MA 02139

$625,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
967 Sq. Ft.
$646 / Sq. Ft.
967
Sq. Ft.
$646
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Offer deadline 1 pm tuesday 6/10. Rare opportunity to own a sweet Single-Family Cape cottage for less than the price of most Cambridge condos. Tucked on a little lane off one of Cambridgeport's prettiest streets, this charming home offers Cambridge convenience with a Vineyard feel. Original pumpkin pine wideboard floors and whitewashed rafters heighten the warm country mood. The comfortable first-floor layout boasts a bright open-plan living room and kitchen, generous bedroom, and large full bath....Offer deadline 1 pm tuesday 6/10. Rare opportunity to own a sweet Single-Family Cape cottage for less than the price of most Cambridge condos. Tucked on a little lane off one of Cambridgeport's prettiest streets, this charming home offers Cambridge convenience with a Vineyard feel. Original pumpkin pine wideboard floors and whitewashed rafters heighten the warm country mood. The comfortable first-floor layout boasts a bright open-plan living room and kitchen, generous bedroom, and large full bath. Upstairs, two eaved rooms offer bedroom or study space. More than $60,000 in recent improvements include: complete basement overhaul, new water line, new gas furnace, new tankless gas water heater. Gardeners will delight in the sunshine of the southeast facing yard. Adjacent gravel area fits one car. Convenient to Kendall/MIT, Harvard, HBS, restaurants, and the vibrant Charles River. Just 5 blocks to Red Line T at Central Square. Walk Score 95!
  1. Listed by Brianne Grady • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
  2. Listed by Tara Spitzen • Robert Paul Properties

Property Details for 5 Cottage Court

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Cambridgeport
Area
MA-Cambridge-Cambridgeport, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Cape, Cottage
Style
Garden, Cape, Cottage
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, Brianne Grady; Robert Paul Properties, Tara Spitzen

Sold By Compass, Katie Malin

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 06:34 AM

Property Details for 5 Cottage Court

StatusSold
MLS #71693304
Days on Market6
Taxes$2,184 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1854
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Sold By Compass, Katie Malin

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Building Information for 5 Cottage Court

Stories-Year Built1854Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,024 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,593 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,411

Property Taxes

$182

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Cottage Court

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 967.0
  • Color: green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Cambridgeport
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Study
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Property tax figure reflects Cambridge residential exemption currently in place; savings of $1807 in 2014. See attached disclosures. Parking is off narrow lane;ask Agent for details.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00103 L:00060,404866
  • Assessments: $471,500
  • Book: 57769
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: C
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 9999999.0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 5 Cottage Court

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 5 Cottage Court

Taxable ValueLand$894,400Additions$344,900Total$1,239,300
Tax Record2024$7,337 ($611 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt856 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt856 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt667 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,024 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1854ZoningCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00103 L:00060

Schools near 5 Cottage Court

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

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Martin Luther King, Jr. School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, Brianne Grady; Robert Paul Properties, Tara Spitzen

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