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Cambridge 02138 Aggasiz - Harvard University
8 Mellen Street
$1,385,000
● House - Off Market

8 Mellen Street

Cambridge, MA 02138
bedrooms
7 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
3,551 Ft²
$2,730,965
RealtyHop Estimate
102.29%
Since Aug 1, 2012
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Stately Victorian Mansard - coveted Harvard Law School neighborhood. 3 floors of gracious and grand living space. Features a grand foyer with double living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen w/access to back yard. Magnificent details: High ceilings, mouldings & medallions, turned balustrade, pocket doors, bay windows, marble surrounds, gorgeous lighting, and arched niches. Private, low maintenance back yard. Tremendous curb appeal. Splendid opportunity to own a classic in a great location!
Unit Size
3,551 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.10 acres
Price per sqft
$380
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$663
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1902

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #71359754)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 30, 2012 Sold
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Sold
Mar 30, 2012 Listed by Hammond Real Estate $1,350,000
Listed by Hammond Real Estate

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1902
  • Effective Year Built: 1902
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 7
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 15
  • Building Style: 23
  • Exterior Walls Type: 1
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 11
  • Roof Cover Type: 6
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 1,336
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,149
  • Total Building Area: 3,551
  • Gross Building Area: 5,001
  • Building Area: 3,551
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,551
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000095
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 353600

Zoning

  • Zoning: C-1

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00157 L:00049
  • Lot: 49
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.3806
  • Longitude: -71.1189

    Address

  • Full Address: 8 Mellen St
  • Address - House Number: 8
  • Address - Street Name: Mellen
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C020
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2703
  • Zip Code: 02138

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,604,700

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1583
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 2,893,653
  • High Value: 3,351,889
  • Low Value: 2,435,418

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,710,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,130,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,580,100

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 05, 2012
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00000021
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 30, 2012
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,385,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: O
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About Aggasiz - Harvard University

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,996,500

Sale Price/ft²

$939

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

49

Average Home Size

3123 ft²

Average Home Age

103.4 years

Currently For Sale

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

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  • 2 Baths
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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
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Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 71359754

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 8 Mellen Street built and last sold?
The property at 8 Mellen Street was built in 1902 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 8 Mellen Street is $1,366,888.
What are some comparable homes to 8 Mellen Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 8 Mellen Street.
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