59 Otis Street, Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02141

$958,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,184 Sq. Ft.
$809 / Sq. Ft.
1,184
Sq. Ft.
$809
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Drama and elegance combine in this European-style row house condo on Otis Street - a prized location in E. Cambridge, 5 short blocks from the heart of Kendall Square. Gracious scale and sophistication abound, with soaring 13’ ceilings, wide-plank floors, oversized windows + doors, and stunning crown molding + ceiling medallions. The dining room + living room are perfect for large gatherings, featuring custom built-ins and ornate fireplaces adorned with engraved marble mantles. The living room captures...Drama and elegance combine in this European-style row house condo on Otis Street - a prized location in E. Cambridge, 5 short blocks from the heart of Kendall Square. Gracious scale and sophistication abound, with soaring 13’ ceilings, wide-plank floors, oversized windows + doors, and stunning crown molding + ceiling medallions. The dining room + living room are perfect for large gatherings, featuring custom built-ins and ornate fireplaces adorned with engraved marble mantles. The living room captures natural light through oversized windows with finely crafted casings and Indian shutters that overlook Otis Street.  The kitchen features marble, gas cooking and vaulted ceiling with skylight. The primary bedroom is well-appointed with dual closets, and the dramatic second bed is equally suited to bedroom or office. The renovated bath includes double marble sinks and a vaulted ceiling with skylight. Roof rights and basement storage. Easy access to Red Line, Green Line + Downtown Boston.
  1. Listed by Lauren Holleran Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Michael George • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 59 Otis Street, Unit 2

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
East Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-East Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Style
Townhouse, 2/3 Family
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Middle

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Michael George

Sold By Redfin Corp., Luke Welling

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2022 11:31 PM

Property Details for 59 Otis Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #72738427
Days on Market21
Taxes$5,508 / year
HOA Fees$170 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1851
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Michael George

Sold By Redfin Corp., Luke Welling

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Building Information for 59 Otis Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex59 Otis Street CondominiumFloor2Stories1Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1851

Payment Calculator

$5,857 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,228

Property Taxes

$459

HOA Dues

$170

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Property Information for 59 Otis Street, Unit 2

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, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1184.0
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lottery
  • High School: Crls
  • Middle School: Lottery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Pine
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, 2/3 Family
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: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 256.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 110.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Peninsula,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 400449
  • Assessments: $933,000
  • Block: 00002
  • Book: 66562
  • Map: 00024
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: C1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Complex Name: 59 Otis Street Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • 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: 1

Property History for 59 Otis 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 59 Otis Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,029,800Total-
Tax Record2024$6,096 ($508 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,184 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,184 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1902ZoningC1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00024 L:0011100002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 59 Otis Street, 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
Kennedy-Longfellow School
PublicPK to 5

Cambridge Street Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Fletcher/Maynard Academy
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 Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Michael George

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