Situated on the second floor of Shepard Place with courtyard views, this 540 square foot one bedroom condo is smartly laid out and has lots of direct sunlight. The renovated kitchen is outfitted with new cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, contemporary backsplash and tiled floor. The bathroom has been tastefully updated. The gracious entryway offers space for a quaint dining area that leads to a sunny living room. High ceilings, generous closet and cabinet storage round out the bright space. Common laundry, bike storage, and large private storage locker located in the basement. Classic brick building, grounds, and condo association maintained by the live-in superintendent and professional management company. Located in the Radcliffe neighborhood on a side street off Mass Ave with convenient access to Harvard Square, Harvard Law School, Lesley University, and more.
CondoProperty Type
1900Year Built
$1,115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Currier, Lane & Young• Compass
Bought with Peter Boyajian and Paul Moreton• Real Estate 109
Situated on the second floor of Shepard Place with courtyard views, this 540 square foot one bedroom condo is smartly laid out and has lots of direct sunlight. The renovated kitchen is outfitted with new cabinetry with under cabinet lighting, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, contemporary backsplash and tiled floor. The bathroom has been tastefully updated. The gracious entryway offers space for a quaint dining area that leads to a sunny living room. High ceilings, generous closet and cabinet storage round out the sunny space. Common laundry, bike storage, and large private storage locker located in the basement. Classic brick building, grounds, and condo association maintained by live-in superintendent and professional management company. Located in the Radcliffe neighborhood on a side street off Mass Ave with convenient access to Harvard Square, Harvard Law School, Lesley University, and more.
MLS PIN #71537068
Jul 31, 2013
Sold
$385,000
$713/sq ft
Jun 14, 2013
Contingent
—
Jun 5, 2013
Listed
$350,000
$648/sq ft
+2
Located on attractive tree-lined Shepard Street convenient to T, shops, schools and restaurants so close to both Harvard and Porter Square. On the Courtyard side of the building with light filled living room and bedroom. Square kitchen that lends itself to creative transformation...Spacious entry hallway that can serve as study or dining area. Hardwood floors and 4 closets plus storage unit. Double pane replacement windows. Well managed building by Thayer and Associates.
Public Records
Jan 30, 1987
Sold
$110,000
$204/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,000 (+12.4%)
$472,400
2024
$2,670 (−3.4%)
$451,000
2023
$2,765 (−1.5%)
$471,900
2022
$2,808 (+2.1%)
$474,400
2021
$2,749 (+0.6%)
$469,900
2020
$2,732 (+4.5%)
$475,100
2019
$2,615 (+3.1%)
$440,200
2018
$2,537 (+7.4%)
$403,400
2017
$2,362 (+6.7%)
$364,000
2016
$2,213 (+1.1%)
$316,600
2015
$2,188 (+1.7%)
$279,800
2014
$2,151 (−3.4%)
$256,700
2013
$2,226 (+4.2%)
$257,000
2012
$2,137 (+3.9%)
$252,000
2011
$2,056
$252,000
2010
$2,056 (+7.9%)
$252,000
2009
$1,905
$252,000
Tax history for 21 Shepard St #21
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,000 (+12.4%)
$472,400
2024
$2,670 (−3.4%)
$451,000
2023
$2,765 (−1.5%)
$471,900
2022
$2,808 (+2.1%)
$474,400
2021
$2,749 (+0.6%)
$469,900
2020
$2,732 (+4.5%)
$475,100
2019
$2,615 (+3.1%)
$440,200
2018
$2,537 (+7.4%)
$403,400
2017
$2,362 (+6.7%)
$364,000
2016
$2,213 (+1.1%)
$316,600
2015
$2,188 (+1.7%)
$279,800
2014
$2,151 (−3.4%)
$256,700
2013
$2,226 (+4.2%)
$257,000
2012
$2,137 (+3.9%)
$252,000
2011
$2,056
$252,000
2010
$2,056 (+7.9%)
$252,000
2009
$1,905
$252,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
540
Year built
1900
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
30135S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: Second
Kitchen Information
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement: N
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
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