50 Follen Street, Unit 211

Cambridge, MA 02138

$845,000
Price
2
Beds
1,141 Sq. Ft.
$741 / Sq. Ft.
1,141
Sq. Ft.
$741
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located at the edge of Cambridge Common, across the street from the Harvard Law School, 2 blocks from the Science Center, Harvard Square, & the Red Line (connecting to MIT, MGH, & downtown Boston). Floor-through unit, generously proportioned, bright, 1-level rare 3rd-floor 2-bedroom condo with 2 full baths, 1 of them ensuite. Large 1st-floor common reception area. Intercom. Opportunity to live IN Harvard Square on a side street in a 96-unit, professionally managed building! Unit's entry hall with...Located at the edge of Cambridge Common, across the street from the Harvard Law School, 2 blocks from the Science Center, Harvard Square, & the Red Line (connecting to MIT, MGH, & downtown Boston). Floor-through unit, generously proportioned, bright, 1-level rare 3rd-floor 2-bedroom condo with 2 full baths, 1 of them ensuite. Large 1st-floor common reception area. Intercom. Opportunity to live IN Harvard Square on a side street in a 96-unit, professionally managed building! Unit's entry hall with a large coat closet opens to an expansive and open east-facing living/dining room, a west-facing eat-in kitchen with full-size appliances, generous bedrooms with built-in storage and shelves, and 2 well-designed fully tiled baths. One of the bedrooms is used as a study/library. Many closets. Beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout. Cross-ventilation. Management on-site. 2 elevators. Full-time resident superintendent. Common laundry. Lots of restaurants, shops, services nearby.

Listing Agents

  1. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-6330

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-6330

Property Details for 50 Follen Street, Unit 211

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Style
Mid-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Upper
LISTING UPDATED: 12/26/2024 02:33 PM

Property Details for 50 Follen Street, Unit 211

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73312856
Days on Market42
Taxes$5,017 / year
HOA Fees$693 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1925
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

Puritan Arms

96 UnitsBuilt in 1925

Building Information for 50 Follen Street, Unit 211

Building/ComplexPuritan ArmsFloor3Stories-Residences96Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1925

Property Information for 50 Follen Street, Unit 211

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Living Area: 1141.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 96
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 1980
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 221.256944
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.583333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.583333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 145.3125
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.25
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.916666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 139.694444
  • Kitchen Length: 7.833333
  • Kitchen Width: 17.833333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 327.6875
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.25
  • Room Living Room Width: 26.75
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The building is 20% owner-occupied. One entity lives on-site in a few units and owns 56% of the 96 units.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00172 L:0006500211,411343
  • Assessments: $847,400
  • Book: 33917
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: C1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Puritan Arms Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - On Site, Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 19
  • Owner Occupied Source: Management
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 211
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 50 Follen Street, Unit 211

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 50 Follen Street, Unit 211

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$847,400Total-
Tax Record2024$5,017 ($418 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,114 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,114 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningC1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00172 L:0006500211Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 50 Follen Street, Unit 211

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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