Large open plan two bed one bath with den apartment steps to Inman, Central (great for redline access) and MIT. Also walking distance to Whole Foods and the Charles River. Very unique finished such as wide pine floors and exposed brick along with beam ceilings. Living room has large bowed bay windows. One off street parking spot. Unit has great layout with a room which would be a great study. There is a large shared patio and yard in the rear. Washer dryer on site, along with basement storage. Landlord would like to start out with a six month lease to allow them to get back on the academic cycle but may be flexible.
Sold for $858,000
$858,000
96-98 Columbia St #1, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
1baths
1,006sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1840
-- sqft lot
$875,300 Zestimate®
$853/sqft
$3,851 Estimated rent
Home value
$875,300
$814,000 - $945,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,006 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 1,006 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: CAMBM00075L0002000001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1840
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $853/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $630,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,001
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2024 | Sold | $858,000+151.6%$853/sqft |
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| 4/8/2016 | Listing removed | $2,700-5.3%$3/sqft |
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| 3/16/2016 | Price change | $2,850-5%$3/sqft |
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| 2/21/2016 | Listed for rent | $3,000+20%$3/sqft |
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| 9/3/2012 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 8/8/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/6/2004 | Sold | $341,000+196.5%$339/sqft |
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| 7/16/1996 | Sold | $115,000$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,001 +11.7% | $630,000 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $3,583 +3.5% | $605,300 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $3,462 +2.1% | $590,800 +3.1% |
| 2022 | $3,391 +4.8% | $572,800 +3.5% |
| 2021 | $3,237 +5.9% | $553,300 +4% |
| 2020 | $3,058 +4.4% | $531,900 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2,929 +3.8% | $493,100 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $2,822 +5.4% | $448,600 +8.7% |
| 2017 | $2,678 +2.9% | $412,600 +10.8% |
| 2016 | $2,602 +0.7% | $372,300 +12.6% |
| 2015 | $2,585 +3.6% | $330,500 +10.9% |
| 2014 | $2,496 +1.8% | $297,900 +5.2% |
| 2013 | $2,453 +3.1% | $283,300 +1% |
| 2012 | $2,379 +3.9% | $280,500 |
| 2011 | $2,289 +11.7% | $280,500 +5.6% |
| 2010 | $2,050 +2.1% | $265,600 |
| 2009 | $2,008 +1.8% | $265,600 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $1,973 -6.4% | $268,100 -4.9% |
| 2007 | $2,109 | $282,000 |
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Neighborhood: The Port - Area 4
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02139
- The Port - Area 4
- 96-98 Columbia St Unit 1