NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1159 Commonwealth Ave West Newton, MA 02465

West Newton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,181,000 - $2,706,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,540 Sq Ft
$684/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2012

Last sale price $1,122,500 $317 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,082/month

56 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2012

W. Newton Hill. Carriage Lane. Exceptionally maintained 1929 Tudor. Large foyer opens to living room w/fireplace, doors to patio &family room. Across foyer is spacious dining room w/door to eat-it-kitchen w/island. 2nd level w/great master suite w/huge bedroom, en suite bath and sitting &dressing rooms. 3 add. beds on this level, one w/cedar closet, plus full bath. Sep. ent. guest suite w/bed &full bath. Semi-finished LL w/playroom & 1/2 bath. 2010 Buderus boiler. C/A. 2 car direct entry garage.

Last Listed By

Montgomery Carroll Group

Compass Listed on: 04/25/2012

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,827

Year Built

1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1928

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Energy: Prog. Thermostat
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Marble
  • Insulation: Blown In
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 9X11
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 13X14
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 18X15
  • Bedroom 5: Second Floor, 13X13
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 13X15
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor, 20X16
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 20X16
  • Master Bedroom Description: Full Bath, Walk-in Closet, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 13X16
  • Family Room: First Floor, 10X10

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Fieldstone, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 5
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2012
Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Rubin Michael S and Rubin Ellen
Bought by
Minassian Vatche and Kantarjian Natalie
Seller's Agent
Montgomery Carroll Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Roberta Gross-Torres
Hammond Residential Real Estate
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,122,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$77,500
-6.46%
Total Days on Market
56
Current Estimated Value
$2,422,314

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,299,814
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.26%
Original Mortgage
$841,875
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2000
Sold by
Wong Theodore M and Wong Joann
Bought by
Rubin Michael S and Rubin Ellen

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Minassian Vatche $1,122,500 --
Rubin Michael S $910,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Minassian Vatche $792,000
Closed Minassian Vatche $841,875
Previous Owner Wong Theodore M $20,000
Previous Owner Wong Theodore M $50,000
Previous Owner Wong Theodore M $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2012 08/17/12 Sold $1,122,500 -6.5% $317 / Sq Ft
06/20/2012 06/20/12 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2012 04/25/12 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $339 / 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 $19,827 $2,023,200 $1,206,900 $816,300
2024 $19,172 $1,964,300 $1,171,700 $792,600
2023 $18,553 $1,822,500 $903,100 $919,400
2022 $17,753 $1,687,500 $836,200 $851,300
2021 $17,130 $1,592,000 $788,900 $803,100
2020 $16,080 $1,540,200 $788,900 $751,300
2019 $15,626 $1,495,300 $765,900 $729,400
2018 $15,148 $1,400,000 $697,200 $702,800
2017 $14,687 $1,320,800 $657,700 $663,100
2016 $13,228 $1,162,400 $614,700 $547,700
2015 $12,613 $1,086,400 $574,500 $511,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Montgomery Carroll Group

    Compass

    (617) 752-6845

    23 in this area

    195 Total Sales

    Montgomery Carroll Group
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Roberta Gross-Torres

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71372971

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000032-000060-000011

Massachusetts Middlesex County West Newton 02459 West Newton

1159 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA

Homes for Sale in West Newton, MA

This home is located at 1159 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465 since 25 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $2,422,314, approximately $684 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1159 Commonwealth Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Peirce Elementary School, F.A. Day Middle School, and Newton North High School.

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