See Home Value
$2,975,000
House - Off Market

8 Kenway Street

Cambridge, MA 02138
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths, 2 Half Baths
$2,772,811
RealtyHop Estimate
-0.26%
Since Aug 1, 2023
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Renovated and well maintained single family home perfectly positioned between Brattle St & the Charles River. Open plan on first level with stylish kitchen and custom built-ins. Access to the blue stone and brick patio from the dining area allows you to set up a BBQ for summer entertaining. Primary bedroom has ensuite bath with radiant heated floor. The top two floors allow you complete flexibility to place guests and family as needed, as well as a number of office/ study options. Finished lower level family room plus a ½ bath and real basement storage with a work table area. Lovely maple floors, high ceilings and period details throughout. Central a/c. Buderus/Runtal heating system. Professionally landscaped fenced yard with good sized shed for bikes and outdoor gear. Parking for 2 cars, EV charging outlet in place. Conveniently located around the corner from Riverbend Park and close to Longfellow Park and Cambridge Boat Club. Minutes to Harvard Square shops, services and the T.
Unit Size
-
Days on Market
36 days
Land Size
0.05 acres
Price per sqft
-
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$756
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1903
Last updated: 10 months ago (MLSPIN #73125226)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 21, 2023 Sold to Bloostein $2,975,000
Sold to Bloostein
Jun 21, 2023 In contract -
In contract
Jun 15, 2023 Listed by Compass $2,780,000
Listed by Compass
Jul 13, 2007 Sold $765,000
Sold
Jun 13, 2007 Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave. $759,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Marsh District: Steps to the Charles River and walking distance to Harvard Square. This rare single-family home features wide pine floors, a gracious living room and dining room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Situated on a tree-lined street with a lovely front porch and back yard, this house is a special find.

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1903
  • Effective Year Built: 1903
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Building Style: Colonial
  • Exterior Walls Type: Wood siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Unspecified basement
  • Basement Area: 684
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,965
  • Total Building Area: 1,811
  • Gross Building Area: 2,704
  • Building Area: 1,811
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Hot water
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,811
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 0.045
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential

Ownership

  • Current Owner : 8 KENWAY NT
  • Current Owner 2: BLOOSTEIN
  • Previous Owner : MARK E SOMMER T E
  • Previous Owner 2: MARK SOMMER
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: THORESEN ERIK W
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: THORESEN TRACI W
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Revocable Trust
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

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

Zoning

  • Zoning: B

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00221 L:00064
  • Lot: 64
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.3757
  • Longitude: -71.1321

    Address

  • Full Address: 8 Kenway St
  • Address - House Number: 8
  • Address - Street Name: Kenway
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C013
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4724
  • Zip Code: 02138

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $13,094
  • Intital Tax Deliquent Year: 2024

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.18
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 76
  • Final Value: 2,411,090
  • High Value: 2,845,286
  • Low Value: 1,976,894

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $2,300,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: MARC J BLOOSTEIN
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jul 21, 2023
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $2,300,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 21, 2053

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,211,900
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,105,400
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,106,500

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 21, 2023
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 21, 2023
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11910208805
  • Current Sale Price: $2,975,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 80507
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 01, 2019
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jun 25, 2019
  • Previous Sale Amount: $2,400,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Quit Claim Deed (arm's length)

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: MARC J BLOOSTEIN
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jul 21, 2023
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $2,300,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
4 Beds
5 Baths
-
$3,850,000 Sep 28, 2021
$3,850,000 Nov 1, 2021
$1,594/mo
House
4 Beds
6 Baths
-
$2,295,000 Sep 5, 2003
$2,295,000 Apr 12, 2004
$1,090/mo
House
3 Beds
5 Baths
-
$2,850,000 Jun 21, 2023
-
$963/mo
Co-op
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$2,250,000 Jul 23, 2023
-
$2,162/mo
In Contract
Multifamily
9 Beds
18 Baths
-
$2,850,000 Apr 27, 2023
-
$833/mo

About West Cambridge


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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 8 Kenway Street built and last sold?
The property at 8 Kenway Street was built in 1903 and last sold on Jul 21, 2023 for $2,975,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 8 Kenway Street is $2,807,800.
What are some comparable homes to 8 Kenway Street?
Homes that are comparable to 8 Kenway Street include a coop property at 985 Memorial Drive, a house property at 10 Kenway Street, 69 Fayerweather Street.

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