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223 Charles Street

223 Charles Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
Property in East Cambridge
1 Units For Sale
Unit for sale at 223 Charles St, Cambridge, MA 02141

$5,200,000

  • 18 Beds
  • 6 Baths
223 Charles St, Cambridge, MA 02141 Listing by Mary Gardill

223 Charles Street has been categorized by the local assessors in Cambridge, MA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1925 and is 99 years old. The home has a total of 5 rooms. 3 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to 2 full bathrooms. There are 3 partial bathrooms in the home. The building has a total of 3 stories. In addition, 223 Charles Street has 5,025 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 4,005 square feet.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as average. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with frame control joints. The building has a flat style roof made of tar and gravel. The exterior walls of the building are made of alum/vinyl siding. The inside of the home is being cooled with air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a forced air unit and being fueled with gas. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $15,220 in taxes each year. 223 Charles Street was most recently assessed in 2024. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $2,570,900. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $1,236,600. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $1,334,300. The property's total assessed value has been marked as more than the total market value which is pretty atypical. Purchasing a home can require a lot of financial power in this day and age but not everyone has the savings to do so. As a result, many will get a mortgage loan to aid them in one of the most finance-intensive purchases of their lives. It's important when shopping for a mortgage to aim the best possible rate you can get. The lower your interest rate, the better as it can mean more money saved in the long run. In the following guide, we'll cover our best tips for how to get the best mortgage rate to your situation.

Building Features

Driveway

Paved Driveway
Driveway

Parking

Off Street Parking
Leased Parking
Tandem Parking

Condition

Level Lot
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

1 Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
19991019
10/19/1999
5 Bed
-
-
$529,000
bedrooms
5 Bed
bathrooms
-
$529,000
02/07/2000
-
Alan Carrier
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Effective Year Built: 1925
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Walls Type: Alum/Vinyl siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Flat
  • Roof Cover Type: Tar and gravel
  • Floor Count: 3
  • Living Units: 6
  • Basement Type: Unfinished basement
  • Basement Area: 1,675
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,005
  • Total Building Area: 5,025
  • Gross Building Area: 6,700
  • Building Area: 5,025
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Heated Square Feet: 5,025
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 0.092
  • Standard Land Use Code: Apartments (generic)

Ownership

  • Current Owner : 223-225 CHARLES ST LLC
  • Previous Owner : CFPC LLC
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: DEBANSA CLAUS ALEXANDER
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Company/Corporation
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 352300

Zoning

  • Zoning: C-1

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00026 L:00128
  • Lot: 128
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.3683
  • Longitude: -71.0848

    Address

  • Full Address: 223 Charles St
  • Address - House Number: 223
  • Address - Street Name: Charles
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C023
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2388
  • Zip Code: 02141

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $15,220

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2596
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 48
  • Final Value: 2,501,157
  • High Value: 3,150,613
  • Low Value: 1,851,700

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $2,000,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: GREYSTONE SERVICING
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jun 30, 2016
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $2,000,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 120
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Commercial
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 01, 2026

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,570,900
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,236,600
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,334,300

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 30, 2016
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1639465316
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 108558
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 14, 2010
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: GREYSTONE SERVICING
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jun 30, 2016
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $2,000,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 120
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Commercial
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 01, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 223 Charles Street located in?
The 223 Charles Street is a located in the neighborhood of East Cambridge in East Cambridge, Cambridge.
How many listings are currently for sale in 223 Charles Street?
There is one unit for sale right now.
What is the average sales price for listings in 223 Charles Street?
The average sales price for units in 223 Charles Street is $5,200,000 currently.

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