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86 Buckingham St #4, Cambridge, MA 02138

$849,000

3 beds 1 baths 1,460 sqft Built 192051 days on marketActive

About this home

Bright Sun-filled Garden Condominium located on Observatory Hill, close to Harvard Square and Huron Village. Adjacent to lovely residential neighborhood, this 1, 460 sq. ft., six room condo consists of a large foyer, living room, dining room, updated galley kitchen w/ss appliances, 3 bedrooms, full bath, plenty of closet storage space and a separate private entrance. Common patio and yard. Enjoy all Cambridge has to offer with several renowned universities, cultural historic sites, museums, community social events, restaurants, outdoor activities at the Charles River Reserve and much more. Great commuter location with public transportation including MBTA bus lines, MBTA Red Line Station at Harvard Square and easy access to major highway routes to all of metro Boston. Leased parking may be available.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrJumbo at 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$6,290/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$6,883
Principal + interest$3,851
Property tax + insurance$1,982
HOA$732
PMI / 2nd mortgage$318
Utilities
$516
Heating + cooling$121
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$120
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Other (entertainment)
$158
$6,290/mo TLC
Budget$6,790/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$849,000
Down payment
$42,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$806,550
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Condominium
Style
Year built
1920
Lot size
Stories
1
Heating
Central, Baseboard, Unit Control
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
$732 / Monthly
Annual tax
$5,196
MLS #
73215374
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
RangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Interior
ClosetCrown MoldingEntrance Foyer
Community
Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity
Kitchen
Flooring - HardwoodCountertops - UpgradedCabinets - Upgraded
Flooring
Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Sewer
Public Sewer

Neighborhood — 02138

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population32,1486,444,931299,088,112
Population Change Since19905.00%7.00%20.00%
Population Density10,463786
Male15,3663,127,134147,432,321
Female16,7823,317,797151,655,844
Never Married15,9191,612,88563,775,926
Married8,2812,586,314123,120,365
Separated2,116247,85712,639,686
Widowed1,032363,59415,467,586
Divorced1,903436,88823,075,029
Number Of House Hold12,6872,431,591111,826,380
Average House Hold Size1.892.562.60
Medial Age29.9437.2535.46
Median House Hold Income$62,981$57,698$48,276
Average House Hold Income$96,355$75,023$63,629
P C I$45,088$29,196$24,529
M D I$52,174$48,105$41,133
A T H E$68,094$57,083$50,898
S T R5.00%5.00%
W C J85.75%81.38%77.74%
(Zip) Code
2138

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