Centers And Squares
Welcome to Centers and Squares
As a Cambridge real estate agent, the city squares of Cambridge, Somerville and Medford and the town centers of Arlington, Watertown and Belmont, Massachusetts are my home turf. And as a lifelong New Englander who’s lived within twenty miles of Boston most of my life, I can introduce you to other nearby towns as we search for your new home. If you’re planning to sell your home in Cambridge, MA or nearby you’ll find plenty of info about the home selling process here too. Questions? Send me an email or call me at 617-504-1737.
931 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge Condos
931 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139 - Doorman Building Near Harvard Square
931 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge is a 13-story luxury condo building built in 1988.
There are 53 condos in this elevator building. Located on Mass Ave between Harvard and Central Square, there’s a Red Line subway stop in either direction. With a 24 hour concierge this is one of the few doorman buildings near Harvard Square.
931 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA Features
- Elevator building
- One bedrooms with 1.5 baths
- Two-bedroom, two-bath condos
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Marble baths
- Central air conditioning
- Garage or outdoor parking
- Storage
- Common garden and patio
- Heat and hot water included in condo fee
931 Mass Ave Cambridge MA – Recent Real Estate Sales
- A 5th floor one bedroom with 1.5 baths sold in 2008 for $353,782 in 2008
- An 11th floor two bedroom, two bath condo on the 5th floor sold for $539,000 in 2007
- The most expensive sale in the building to date was a 1950 sq.ft. penthouse condo that sold for $1,365,000 in 2005
If condos are available in the building they’ll show below. Click on the small photo for more information and additional photographs.
More Cambridge condos:
Want to see even more condominums in Cambridge? Click on the Cambridge Condos tag link below or click on the MLS Search button at the top of the page to see all Cambridge real estate for sale.
Info about sales at 931 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02139 from MLSpin
Watertown MA Real Estate Sales – January 2010
Welcome to the Watertown Real Estate Report for January 2010
The month flew by! Here’s a look back at Watertown real esteate sales in January 2010.
Watertown Homes on the Market
90 Watertown homes were listed for sale in the MLS on January 31, 2010 priced between $182,000 and $1,395,000. These properties had been on the market an average of 160 days.
Watertown Real Estate Sales – Jan. 2010
Total value of Watertown real estate sales in January 2010 was $$7,627,125
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WATERTOWN REAL ESTATE SALES IN 2009
Info about Watertown MA real estate sold in January 2010 from MLSpin
241 – 255 River Street Cambridge Condos
Condos at 241 - 255 River Street, Cambridge Mass
The condos at 241 – 255 River Street in Cambridge MA were built by noted developer David Aposhian in 2000. Cambridge real estate buyers will recognize Aposhian’s trademark style – the stained cedar shingled siding, dark green trim, large windows, and beautifully landscaped courtyard setting with brick paths and granite walls.
There are four buildings in the complex and twenty units. Three of the buildings have three-story townhouses. The 241 River Street building has ten units with one to three bedrooms on one or two levels.
Some of the River Street townhouses are set behind the front building and a number overlook Hoyt Field with its playground, tennis courts, and ball field.
Located close to the Charles River and Central Square with easy access to Memorial Drive, Storrow Drive and the Mass Pike.
Condos At 241 – 255 River St Cambridge Features
- Most townhouses are approx. 1400-1500 sq.ft.
- Units at 241 River Street are 430 – 1209 sq.ft. in size
- Townhouses have built-ins and skylights
- Some townhouses have central air conditioning
- Many units have carport parking
- Natural wood trim, large windows, vaulted ceilings
- Hardwood floors
- Condos at 241 River Street are 430 – 1209 sq.ft.
241 – 255 River Street – Recent Sales
- A 1679 sq.ft three-bedroom townhouse sold in 2009 for $599,000
- The last sale at 241 River Street was in 2005 when a two-bedroom flat sold for $365,000
If condos are available in the complex they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for additional photos and more information.
Click on the MLS SEARCH button at the top of the page to search the MLS or click on the Cambridge Condos tag link below for info about other Cambridge condo complexes. And, as always, I’d be happy to schedule a showing for anything that catches your eye. You can email me or call me at 617-504-1737.
Addresses for the condos at 241-255 River Street include 241 River Street Units 1 -10, 245 River Street Units 1-3, 247 River Street Units 1 -3, 249 River Street, 251 River Street, 253 River St, and 255 River St, Cambridge MA 02139.
Belmont MA Real Estate Sales In January 2010
Welcome to the Belmont MA Real Estate Report
Already time for another monthly market report! Where do the days go? Here’s a look at Belmont MA real estate sales in January 2009.
Now that I’ve got a year’s worth of these reports on the blog it’s interesting to look back at last year’s statistics. There’s a striking difference in the year over year Belmont numbers.
Far more sales closed in January in Belmont in 2010 than in 2009. And yet the number of properties for sale at the end of the month is far lower this year than last. If you’re thinking of selling the numbers look very good – increased demand and less competition.
Belmont Homes On The Market:
53 homes were listed for sale in Belmont on Januray 31, 2010 for prices from $159,900 to $2,275,000. Homes had been on the market an average of 189 days. At this time in 2009 there were 78 residential properties listed for sale in Belmont.
Belmont MA Real Estate Sales in January 2010:
18 homes sold in Belmont in January. Properties had been on the market an average of 124 days and sold for an average of 96% of the asking price. This is a huge jump over the month of January 2009 when just 5 homes sold in Belmont.
7 single family homes sold in January for prices from $445,000 to $2,010,000. The median sales price was $745,000. Houses were on the market an average of 119 days and sold for an average of 96% of list price.
9 Belmont condominiums sold in January 2010 priced betwee $270,000 and $805,000. The median price was $375,000. Condos sold for an average of 96% of asking price.
2 multi-family homes sold last month for $572,500 and $740,000.
Total value of Belmont MA real estate sold in January was $11,674,700.
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Belmont MA real estate sales info is from MLSpin.
Anne Hathaway – Hasty Pudding Club Woman of the Year
Anne Hathaway – Hasty Pudding Club Woman of the Year for 2010. On Thursday, Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Club honored actress Anne Hathaway as its Woman of the Year. The traditional parade through Harvard Square was held despite the snow and followed by a roast and presentation of the pudding pot at the New College Theatre.
The parade and pudding pot ceremony for the 2010 Hasty Pudding Club Man of the Year, Justin Timberlake, is scheduled for this Friday, February 5th.
Here’s a look at Anne Hathaway and the Hasty Pudding Club:
See also:
Renee Zellweger 2009 Hasty Pudding Club Woman of the Year
When Does the Spring Market Start?
It's already here - the Spring Real Estate Market in Cambridge
When Does the Spring Market Start? Spring is traditionally the busiest time of the year for real estate sales in Cambridge. But when does spring start in real estate terms?
It’s bitter cold out and there are still piles of snow with undoubtedly more to come. But no matter the temperature, spring starts in January for real estate buyers.
More than the school calendar for kids, it’s the upcoming ending of leases that drives large numbers of buyers into the Cambridge market. Buyers whose leases run through May or June or August start looking for a new home at the beginning of the year.
Most homeowners choose not to put their homes on the market during the holidays. Inventory is at a low point. But buyers are eager for new listings to see. Their real estate agents have promised them that new listings will come on the market after the holidays. Buyers keep waiting, hoping for more condos or houses that match their wish list.
Already there have been multiple offers on newly listed properties. Open houses are busy. Our loan officer is busy writing pre-approvals for new buyers. It’s spring!
Sellers often like to wait until the grass is green, the snow has melted, the flowers are out. Spring is a beautiful season in Cambridge and I’ve found myself thinking, on a perfect spring afternoon, “Ahhh, this is why so much real estate sells in the spring.”
But there’s much to be said for having plenty of potential buyers and lots less competition. Getting a jump on the spring market is a smart move.
And this year, with the homebuyer’s credit requiring that a property must be under contract by April 30, 2010, there’s all the more reason to put your home on the market soon. Before the first-time homebuyer credit was expanded and extended, the initial November deadline caused a big spike in real estate sales in November. The April 30th deadline, coupled with the annual influx of buyers into the market, is going to create a big push in sales early in the year. You do not want to miss out on the spring surge of 2010!
Sellers – start your engines! It’s springtime in Cambridge!
If you’re thinking of selling and would like to talk about how best to position and market your home, please give me a call at 617-504-1737.
Park Street Lofts – Park and Ivaloo Street Somerville
Park Street Lofts Somerville Mass
The Park Street Lofts were built in 2003 at the corner of Park Street and Ivaloo Street in Somerville MA.
Park Street runs between Beacon Street and Somerville Ave near Porter Square, Union Square and Kirkland Village. The Academy of Arts and Sciences is nearby and it’s not far from Harvard Square.
There are 18 residential units in the complex – four townhouses, four two-level lofts, and ten loft flats. There is also one large office condo.
Park Street Lofts Layouts
- Townhouses have three levels, 2,093 – 2,166 sq.ft
- Duplex lofts – 1617 – 1909 sq. ft.
- One level lofts – 842 – 1878 sq.t.
- 1-3 bedrooms
Park Street Lofts Features
- Garage parking
- Elevator building
- Central air conditioning
- Huge windows
- Master bedroom with walk-in closet
- Granite and stainless steel kitchen
- Deck and / or balcony
- In-unit laundry
Recent Real Estate Sales at Park Street Lofts
- A 1,077 sq.ft. two-bedroom sold for $355,000 in 2009
- An 848 sq.ft. two-bedroom sold for $297,000 in 2009
Other Somerville Loft Buildings:
400 Washington Street – Ivy Place
Still want more? Click on the Somerville Condos tag link below or to search for Somerville real estate for sale click on the MLS Search link at the top of the page. And remember – I can show you any home that catches your eye. Call me at 617-504-1737 or email me with any questions.
If there are condos available at the Park Street Lofts they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for additional info and more photographs.
The Park Street Lofts are at 43 Park Street and 17 Ivaloo Street, Somerville, MA 02143.
Longfellow House On The New Cambridge Parking Sticker
Longfellow House on the new Cambridge parking sticker
Longfellow House On The New Cambridge Parking Sticker I love the new picture of the Longfellow House on Brattle Street that’s on the 2010 Cambridge parking sticker.
Jim Landfried took the winning photo in the 2010 Resident Parking Permit Photo Contest. There’s a slideshow with all of the entrants on the city’s website – more than 80 beautiful photos of Cambridge through the seasons.
Tomorrow is the last day to get your parking sticker – or risk a ticket on Monday.
To get a Cambridge parking permit you need:
- Your current automobile registration showing your car garaged at your Cambridge address
- $8.00 and money to pay any outstanding parking tickets
- A current utility bill sent to you at your Cambridge address – or –
- Two pieces of current mail sent to you at your Cambridge address (magazines don’t count)
The name on your proof of residence mail or bills must match the name on your vehicle registration.
The Traffic and Parking Department is at 344 Broadway, Cambridge MA 02139
Don’t forget – tomorrow’s Friday so the office is only open from 8:30 am to noon. Get there early and get in line.
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