$540,000
SOLD APR 23, 2015

119 Josephine Ave Unit 3 Somerville, MA 02144

Ball Square Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 Sq Ft
1910 Built

Recently Sold

$514 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

44 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2020

HANDS DOWN the best unit in this price range and LESS THAN A MILE TO DAVIS SQUARE. Dramatic 18 skylights in this 5 room penthouse! Originally renovated down to the studs with the highest degree of quality and craftsmanship available. Gourmet cathedral quad skylight kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters & professional quality stainless appliances. Luxury bath with tumbled marble whirlpool tub. Wide plank brazilian cherry hardwood floors. A truly spectacular offering. Walking distance to Ball Sq, Tufts and Davis Square. The NEW FUTURE GREEN LINE STOP FOR BALL SQUARE IS LITERALLY A FEW HUNDRED FEET AWAY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Bremis

Steve Bremis Realty Group Listed on: 03/10/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Cafferky

People's Choice Realty & Management

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,253

Year Built

1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station, University
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Insulation: Fiberglass
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • Bedroom 2: Third Floor
  • Bathroom #1: Third Floor
  • Kitchen: Third Floor
  • Laundry Room: Third Floor
  • Living Room: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Third Floor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 3
  • Unit Building: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2020
Closed on
Jul 8, 2020
Sold by
Jackson Ariel and Johnson Natalie C
Bought by
Lajoie Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
The Denman Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joe Leonard
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
4.38%
Current Estimated Value
$811,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.45%
Original Mortgage
$536,250
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2015
Closed on
Apr 23, 2015
Sold by
Int Michael Zenga
Bought by
Jackson Ariel and Johnson Natalie C
Seller's Agent
Steve Bremis
Steve Bremis Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Cafferky
People's Choice Realty & Management
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
8.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2008
Sold by
Zenga Michael
Bought by
Int Michael Zenga

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2007
Sold by
Int Michael Zenga
Bought by
Zenga Michael
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $715,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $540,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $536,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $432,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Sold $715,000 +4.4% $650 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2020 05/19/20 For Sale $685,000 +26.9% $623 / Sq Ft
04/23/2015 04/23/15 Sold $540,000 0.0% $514 / Sq Ft
03/18/2015 03/18/15 Off Market $540,000 -- --
03/10/2015 03/10/15 For Sale $499,900 -- $476 / 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 $7,253 $664,800 $0 $664,800
2024 $6,853 $651,400 $0 $651,400
2023 $7,360 $711,800 $0 $711,800
2022 $6,972 $684,900 $0 $684,900
2021 $6,828 $670,100 $0 $670,100
2020 $6,543 $648,500 $0 $648,500
2019 $6,761 $628,300 $0 $628,300
2018 $6,550 $579,100 $0 $579,100
2017 $5,961 $510,800 $0 $510,800
2016 $6,110 $487,600 $0 $487,600
2015 $5,686 $450,900 $0 $450,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71799645

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000027-J000000-000039-000003