NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,977,000 - $2,322,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,744 Sq Ft
$774/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2021

Last sale price $1,810,000 $660 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,340/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Ward Elementary School Rated A+
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of August 2021

Unexpectedly back on the market. Located on the carriage lane of Commonwealth Avenue sits this exceptional nine room colonial featuring four bedrooms & three and a half baths. The gracious foyer opens up to a comfortable sun filled living room with a fireplace and built ins. Beautiful dining room for entertaining and family. The updated kitchen features granite counters, a center island with seating, SS appliances, abundant storage and an office area. This home offers two options for the primary bedroom on either the second or third floor. Three additional bedrooms plus an office and two baths complete the second floor. The third floor primary is a private oasis, boasting a walk in closet, bath and office or den with city views. Hardwood floors, crown mouldings and high ceilings throughout the house. Front porch, patio, deck and fenced in yard. Central AC, two car garage. Convenient to Boston College, Logan Airport, Cambridge and medical centers. Walk to public transportation

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Szerlip

Compass Listed on: 07/16/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Hakim

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,752

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned SR2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,744 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Den
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Center Hall
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Ward Elementary School
  • Bigelow Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:63 B:008 L:0047,699395

Community Details

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,752

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Full, Center Hall, Study, Den, Bathroom
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 221
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 210
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 195
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 210
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 247
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead
  • Living Area: 2744
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 564.5
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 659.62
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:63 B:008 L:0047,699395
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.799999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 7825
  • PAGE: 89

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14752
  • Tax Book Number: 65845

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Ward
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2021
Closed on
Aug 23, 2021
Sold by
Brown Melinda J
Bought by
Mohammed Saacha and Mathews Spencer
Seller's Agent
Margaret Szerlip
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Hakim
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$261,000
16.85%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$2,122,709

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$312,709
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,402,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,291,932
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$830,777

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2015
Closed on
Aug 3, 2015
Sold by
Gropman Michael and Gropman Rhonda
Bought by
Brown Melinda J
Seller's Agent
Lisa Sullivan
Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sally Bortz
Compass
List Price
$1,230,000
Sold Price
$1,240,500
Premium/Discount to List
$10,500
0.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2009
Sold by
Manufacturers Traders
Bought by
Gropman Michael and Gropman Rhonda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$883,700
Interest Rate
4.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2009
Sold by
Araujo Diana Elise
Bought by
M&T Bk
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mohammed Saacha $1,810,000 None Available
Brown Melinda J $1,245,500 --
Gropman Michael $706,000 --
M&T Bk $680,103 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mohammed Saacha $1,402,750
Previous Owner Brown Melinda J $630,000
Previous Owner Brown Melinda J $550,000
Previous Owner Gropman Michael $465,750
Previous Owner Gropman Michael $465,750
Previous Owner Gropman Michael $36,000
Previous Owner Gropman Michael $50,000
Previous Owner Gropman Michael $883,700
Previous Owner Travers Bertram J $22,384
Previous Owner Araujo Diana Elise $960,000
Previous Owner Araujo Diana Elise $180,000
Previous Owner Araujo Diana Elise $350,000
Previous Owner Araujo Diana Elise $800,000
Previous Owner Araujo Diana Elise $179,000
Previous Owner Travers Bernard F $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Sold $1,810,000 +16.8% $660 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Sale $1,549,000 +24.9% $565 / Sq Ft
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $1,240,500 0.0% $452 / Sq Ft
06/13/2015 06/13/15 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2015 06/07/15 Off Market $1,240,500 -- --
05/27/2015 05/27/15 For Sale $1,230,000 -- $448 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $17,770 $1,813,300 $1,183,400 $629,900
2024 $17,182 $1,760,500 $1,148,900 $611,600
2023 $15,979 $1,569,600 $862,200 $707,400
2022 $15,289 $1,453,300 $798,300 $655,000
2021 $14,752 $1,371,000 $753,100 $617,900
2020 $14,313 $1,371,000 $753,100 $617,900
2019 $13,910 $1,331,100 $731,200 $599,900
2018 $13,488 $1,246,600 $668,600 $578,000
2017 $13,077 $1,176,000 $630,800 $545,200
2016 $12,508 $1,099,100 $589,500 $509,600
2015 $11,926 $1,027,200 $550,900 $476,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72867100

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000063-000008-000047