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Cambridge 02140 Neighborhood Nine
30 Lancaster Street
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Sold on Jul 6, 2006

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$2,344,000
● House - Off Market

30 Lancaster Street

Cambridge, MA 02140
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
5,599 Ft²
$4,505,721
RealtyHop Estimate
80.59%
Since Aug 1, 2006
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Splendid house at the crest of Avon Hill.  Separate entrance apartment and/or office suite with waiting area.  Beautifully preserved interior detail.  Original oak doors and hardware.  Grand stairway with stained glass window.  Very private fenced yard.  Partially finished basement with office, half bath, wine room, laundry, and ample storage.  Off street parking.  Legal two-family.
Unit Size
5,599 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.17 acres
Price per sqft
$446
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,236
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1891

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #70169465)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 6, 2006 Sold
Premium
Sold
Apr 7, 2005 Listed $2,495,000
Listed
Jul 17, 1992 Sold
Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Available

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1891
  • Effective Year Built: 1891
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Building Condition: 1
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 15
  • Building Style: 23
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 1,902
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 3
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7,794
  • Total Building Area: 4,848
  • Gross Building Area: 7,670
  • Building Area: 4,848
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 4,848
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: CAMBRIDGE
  • Land Acres: 0000000179
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 354500

Zoning

  • Zoning: A-2

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00176 L:00029
  • Lot: 29
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.3855
  • Longitude: -71.1216

    Address

  • Full Address: 30 Lancaster St
  • Address - House Number: 30
  • Address - Street Name: Lancaster
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C043
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2839
  • Zip Code: 02140

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $2,800,000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2047
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 4,363,656
  • High Value: 5,257,210
  • Low Value: 3,470,103

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $4,729,700
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,679,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $3,050,700

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 06, 2006
  • Current Sale Price:
    Premium
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00127174
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 17, 1992
  • Previous Sale Amount: $860,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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About Neighborhood Nine

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$949,000

Sale Price/ft²

$917

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

56

Average Home Size

2009 ft²

Average Home Age

85.7 years

Currently For Sale

30 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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  • 1 Bath
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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 974 ft²
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$2,000 /mo

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
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Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 70169465

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 30 Lancaster Street built and last sold?
The property at 30 Lancaster Street was built in 1891 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $2,344,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 30 Lancaster Street is $2,645,479.
What are some comparable homes to 30 Lancaster Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 30 Lancaster Street.
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