8 Shepard Street, Unit 5

Cambridge, MA 02138

$645,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
638 Sq. Ft.
$1,011 / Sq. Ft.
638
Sq. Ft.
$1,011
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 1 bed condo is in an incredible Harvard Sq location just off Mass Ave in a charming 6 unit building. The unit features refinished natural solid wood floors throughout the unit, an eat in kitchen w/ lots extra storage space & 2 skylights. A full bathroom with a fully tiled tub/shower enclosure, full size mirror over the sink & counter. Open loft like living room with an exposed brick accent wall and 3 large steps to a glass slider and on to a wonderful 8' 9" X 14' 10" private and exclusive open...This 1 bed condo is in an incredible Harvard Sq location just off Mass Ave in a charming 6 unit building. The unit features refinished natural solid wood floors throughout the unit, an eat in kitchen w/ lots extra storage space & 2 skylights. A full bathroom with a fully tiled tub/shower enclosure, full size mirror over the sink & counter. Open loft like living room with an exposed brick accent wall and 3 large steps to a glass slider and on to a wonderful 8' 9" X 14' 10" private and exclusive open deck which makes a perfect space for for outside entertaining. The bedroom has a large double wide closet with mirrored glass sliding doors and a large skylight. This location is convenient to many restaurants and shops along Mass Ave, Harvard Sq, The "T" stop & bus lines with highway access in and out of the city. New rear porch/ second means of egress. All units are owner occupied. No rentals allowed. Laundry and extra storage in the basement.

Property Details for 8 Shepard Street, Unit 5

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Style
Low-Rise, 2/3 Family
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Upper, Top/Penthouse

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2022 07:32 PM

Property Details for 8 Shepard Street, Unit 5

StatusSold
MLS #72968572
Days on Market60
Taxes$3,436 / year
HOA Fees$313 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1910
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 8 Shepard Street, Unit 5

Building/Complex8 Shepard StFloor3Stories1Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1910

Payment Calculator

$4,119 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,520

Property Taxes

$286

HOA Dues

$313

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Property Information for 8 Shepard Street, Unit 5

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 638.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 6
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 1976
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • 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
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise, 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Rented
  • Parking Features: Rented
  • Parking Features: Rented
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Exterior
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Slider
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: broken seal in one window. Skylights & kitchen appliances are older Bathroom needs updating. See attached property description page
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00173 L:0002900005,411588
  • Assessments: $587,300
  • Book: 72203
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 6
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 8 Shepard Street, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 8 Shepard Street, Unit 5

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$576,100Total-
Tax Record2024$3,411 ($284 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt638 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt638 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1910ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00173 L:0002900005

Schools near 8 Shepard Street, Unit 5

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

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