5 West Place

Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,110,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,350 Sq. Ft.
$822 / Sq. Ft.
1,350
Sq. Ft.
$822
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the heart of Cambridge is this hidden gem. Originally built in the 1850's this single-family house features historic detailing blended with modern updates. High ceilings on the main floor with wide pine floors and an exposed brick chimney will surely be the talk of guests. The open floor plan offers space for socializing, entertaining and watching snow fall in the winter through the over-sized historic window. An open stair with period railing leads to the second floor with two bedrooms...Located in the heart of Cambridge is this hidden gem. Originally built in the 1850's this single-family house features historic detailing blended with modern updates. High ceilings on the main floor with wide pine floors and an exposed brick chimney will surely be the talk of guests. The open floor plan offers space for socializing, entertaining and watching snow fall in the winter through the over-sized historic window. An open stair with period railing leads to the second floor with two bedrooms and full bathroom with blue mosaic tile and free-standing claw foot tub. Walk out onto a sunny 225 sq ft Fir roof deck and create your own urban farm-to-table experience. The top level is home to the 3rd bedroom with skylights and continuation of the exposed brick chimney. On a quiet secret village setting yet walkable to Harvard, Central, Inman and Kendall Squares. Rented garage parking space available

Listing Agents

  1. Chris Young

    Chris Young

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 5 West Place

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial, Victorian, Antique, Farmhouse, Saltbox, Cottage
Style
Colonial, Victorian, Antique, Farmhouse, Saltbox, Cottage
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:50 AM

Property Details for 5 West Place

StatusSold
MLS #72535933
Days on Market43
Taxes$3,385 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeTownHouse
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1860
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 5 West Place

Building/Complex5 West PlFloor-Stories-Pet Policy-Year Built1860Building Size-

Payment Calculator

$6,340 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,058

Property Taxes

$282

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 West Place

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1350.0
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Leased
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: attic bedroom is unheated,easy to extend ductwork to attic level.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 405529
  • Assessments: $931,900
  • Book: x
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 5 West Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 5 West Place

Taxable ValueLand$718,900Additions$555,100Total$1,274,000
Tax Record2024$7,542 ($628 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,219 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,219 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00108 L:00096

Schools near 5 West Place

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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