See Home Value
$2,100,000
House - Off Market

259 Mount Auburn Street

Cambridge, MA 02138
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 1 Half Bath
$2,084,827
RealtyHop Estimate
-0.72%
Since Sep 1, 2023
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Conveniently located at the corner of Mount Auburn & Maynard Place, this 19th Century Italianate structure is storied to have originally been a railroad depot closer to Watertown. Relocated to its current location in 1859, the structure was expanded and renovated in 1988 to create a light filled home with 3 floors of living space & roof top deck with views of the Charles River. The 1st floor has living room with fireplace and 14 ft ceilings, a dining room with sliding doors to the shaded back deck, and a large eat-in kitchen with bowed windows looking out to the deck and garden area. The second floor features a study with windows both to the front and interior, a large primary bedroom and 3-piece bath, two additional bedrooms & shared full bath. Laundry is located on the second floor, along with access to a large rooftop deck. Lower level is partially finished with walk-out access & is plumbed for an additional bath. This lovely home is a gem!
Unit Size
-
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
-
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,087
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1866
Last updated: 9 months ago (MLSPIN #73121963)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 26, 2023 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
Jul 27, 2023 In contract -
In contract
Jul 8, 2023 Price Decreased $2,100,000
↓ $100K (4.6%)
Price Decreased
Jun 22, 2023 Price Decreased $2,200,000
↓ $200K (8.3%)
Price Decreased
Jun 7, 2023 Listed by Leading Edge Real Estate $2,400,000
Listed by Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1866
  • Effective Year Built: 1866
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Building Style: Victorian
  • Exterior Walls Type: Wood siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Flat
  • Roof Cover Type: Other
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Unfinished basement
  • Basement Area: 806
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Parking Space Count: 2

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,060
  • Total Building Area: 1,782
  • Gross Building Area: 2,837
  • Building Area: 1,782
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Hot water
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,782
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 0.07
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential

Ownership

  • Current Owner : TROLLEY STATION TRUST
  • Previous Owner : SHORTALL NANCY W
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Partnership
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes
  • Vacant Flag: Address Standardization Based
  • Vacant Flag Date: Feb 12, 2024

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 354200

Zoning

  • Zoning: B

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00221 L:00050
  • Lot: 50
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.375
  • Longitude: -71.132

    Address

  • Full Address: 259 Mount Auburn St
  • Address - House Number: 259
  • Address - Street Name: Mount Auburn
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C014
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 5603
  • Zip Code: 02138

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $14,139

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.0774
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 94
  • Final Value: 2,148,870
  • High Value: 2,315,376
  • Low Value: 1,982,363

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,388,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,401,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $987,400

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 15, 1988
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1183640234
  • Current Sale Price: $234,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
3 Beds
4 Baths
-
$1,762,000 Apr 21, 2016
$1,762,000 Dec 2, 2016
$340/mo
House
3 Beds
5 Baths
-
$2,500,000 Sep 22, 2015
$2,500,000 Oct 23, 2015
$1,200/mo
Condo
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$1,790,000 Feb 22, 2023
$1,790,000 Apr 10, 2023
$2,493/mo
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
-
$1,900,000 Apr 25, 2018
$1,900,000 Jun 18, 2018
$611/mo
Condo
3 Beds
4 Baths
-
$2,475,000 Jan 26, 2017
$2,475,000 Jun 23, 2017
$1,266/mo
House
4 Beds
5 Baths
-
$2,035,000 Mar 10, 2010
$2,035,000 Oct 15, 2010
$1,303/mo
House
4 Beds
2 Baths
-
$1,999,500 May 17, 2023
-
$781/mo
Co-op
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$2,250,000 Jul 23, 2023
-
$2,162/mo
Condo
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$1,795,000 May 2, 2023
-
$790/mo
Condo
3 Beds
3 Baths
-
$1,875,000 Jul 12, 2023
-
$1,252/mo
Condo
4 Beds
3 Baths
-
$1,749,900 Jun 21, 2023
-
$807/mo
Condo
5 Beds
5 Baths
-
$1,995,000 Apr 12, 2023
-
$8,333,805/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 259 Mt Auburn Street built and last sold?
The property at 259 Mt Auburn Street was built in 1866 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $234,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 259 Mt Auburn Street is $2,222,000.
What are some comparable homes to 259 Mt Auburn Street?
Homes that are comparable to 259 Mt Auburn Street include a coop property at 985 Memorial Drive, a condo property at 97 Elmwood Avenue, 48 Concord Avenue.

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