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  • $1,167,800

    28 Union St, Cambridge, MA 02141

    2beds
    1,088sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1866
    2,178 Square Feet Lot
    $1,167,800 Zestimate®
    $1,073/sqft
    $3,556 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,167,800

    $1.07M - $1.27M

    $3,556/mo

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    What's special

    Enjoy the sanctuary of your secret garden, while being steps from Restaurant Row in Inman & Kendall Squares, this special home is for you. This historic house displays architectural elements from every decade since its construction in 1866. Built w/ an open floor plan; it has a large eat-in kitchen, open living & dining rooms, spacious master BR, 2nd BR & office/nursery/yoga room. Lovingly restored, w/ like-new vintage finishes throughout, this home & its gardens are full of charm. Every room has large, refurbished double-hung windows that fill the house w/ natural light. Equipped w/ super efficient storm windows & doors, stays warm & cozy even in the coldest weather. The beautiful yard is completely fenced in & private.Located in a pleasant neighborhood conv to Boston or Harvard Square.On the Cambridge African American History Trail, Alberta V. Scott's home is currently under study by the Cambridge Historic Commission for designation as a Cambridge Landmark. Simple living at its best!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas, Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Range / Oven
    Features
    • French Doors, Finish - Sheetrock, Finish - Cement Plaster, Other (see Remarks)
    • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,088 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 2,178 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00079L00061

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1866

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Park, Bike Path, University
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
    • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Watersense Fixtures
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
    • Hot Water: Electric, Other (see Remarks)
    • Exterior: Aluminum
    • Appliances: Range
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Low Flow Toilet, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
    • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
    • Insulation Feature: Full, Fiberglass, Styrofoam
    • Interior Features: French Doors, Finish - Sheetrock, Finish - Cement Plaster, Other (see Remarks)
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Kit Dscrp: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bth1 Level: Second Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Ceiling - Cathedral, Window(s) - Stained Glass
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Ceiling - Cathedral, Window(s) - Stained Glass
    • Basement Feature: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement, Sump Pump
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Patio, Gutters, Garden Area, Fenced Yard, Storage Shed
    • Foundation: Fieldstone, Granite
    • Road Type: Public, Paved
    • Liv Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Scenic View(s), Level, Fenced/Enclosed
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Financing

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/11/2020Sold$910,000+1.7%$836/sqft
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    10/28/2020Pending sale$895,000$823/sqft
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    10/22/2020Listed for sale$895,000+867.6%$823/sqft
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    3/30/1992Sold$92,500$85/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,902 +2.6%$929,500 -4.3%
    2024$5,752 +3.2%$971,700 +2.1%
    2023$5,576 +1.8%$951,600 +2.9%
    2022$5,477 +9.5%$925,200 +8.2%
    2021$5,004 +2.7%$855,400 +0.9%
    2020$4,874 +9.9%$847,600 +13.5%
    2019$4,435 +8%$746,600 +14.4%
    2018$4,105 +6.8%$652,700 +10.2%
    2017$3,843 +7.9%$592,200 +16.3%
    2016$3,561 +5.5%$509,400 +18.1%
    2015$3,374 +11%$431,500 +18.9%
    2014$3,040 +12%$362,800 +15.8%
    2013$2,714 +2.6%$313,400 +0.5%
    2012$2,644 +3.9%$311,800
    2011$2,544 +2.3%$311,800 -3.2%
    2010$2,486 +2.1%$322,000
    2009$2,434 +0.5%$322,000 -2.1%
    2008$2,421 -3.8%$328,900 -2.3%
    2007$2,517 +1.7%$336,500 +0.4%
    2006$2,475 -7.2%$335,300 -2.2%
    2005$2,667 +21.7%$342,800 +19.4%
    2004$2,191 +21.9%$287,100 +16%
    2003$1,797 +5.6%$247,500 +5%
    2002$1,702 +19.1%$235,700 +59%
    2000$1,429 $148,200 -1.8%
    1999-- $150,900

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    Neighborhood: Wellington-Harrington

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