$500,000
SOLD FEB 27, 2020

12 Francis St Unit 1 Somerville, MA 02143

2 Beds
1 Bath
666 Sq Ft
1910 Built

Recently Sold

$751 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2022

It's all about location! Steps from bus routes and minutes from access to the Green, Orange and Red Lines as well as the Somerville Community Bike Path - this four room first floor Spring Hill neighborhood condo is within walking distance to Porter, Davis and Union Squares. Welcome to 12 Francis Street which features an updated eat-in kitchen and bath, two bedrooms and hardwood floors throughout. This condo has lots of storage and washer/dryer hook-up in the basement. Recently painted with newer roof and windows, 12 Francis is on a corner lot located and on a quiet street with a fenced yard. Move in and start enjoying!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vahram Terzikyan

Homes-R-Us Realty of MA, Inc. Listed on: 01/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Skambas Realty Group

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Year Round Access
  • Basement

Community Details

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:35 B:A L:27 U:1

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,938

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Duplex
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 750.60
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB4517
  • Main So: AN2383
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 666.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 100 Amps
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators, Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Icemaker Connection

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Public School, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 152.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 447900.00
  • Page: 101
  • Parcel Number: M:35 B:A L:27 U:1
  • Zoning: MR

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4819.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4436452

Multi Family

  • No Units: 2
  • No Units Owner Occ: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2023
Sold by
Austermehle Courtney M
Bought by
Yen Bal-Lan and Stoianova Lora D
Current Estimated Value
$614,419

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Outstanding Balance
$446,359
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$167,452

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2022
Closed on
Feb 28, 2022
Sold by
Hamm David B and Hamm Elise M
Bought by
Austermehle Courtney M
Seller's Agent
Skambas Realty Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Aranson Maguire Group
Compass
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
3.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.26%
Original Mortgage
$513,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2020
Closed on
Feb 24, 2020
Sold by
Helinek Erica
Bought by
Hamm David B and Hamm Elise B
Seller's Agent
Vahram Terzikyan
Homes-R-Us Realty of MA, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Skambas Realty Group
Compass
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2011
Sold by
Cormier Timothy and Cormier Amanda
Bought by
Wagner Alicia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,300
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2007
Sold by
Barron Annie R and Laverty John J
Bought by
Cormier Amanda and Cormier Timothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $575,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $570,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $500,000 None Available
Deed $280,500 --
Deed $292,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $455,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $513,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $384,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $224,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $234,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $58,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2022 02/28/22 Sold $570,000 +3.7% $856 / Sq Ft
01/18/2022 01/18/22 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2022 01/11/22 For Sale $549,900 +10.0% $826 / Sq Ft
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Sold $500,000 0.0% $751 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2020 01/02/20 For Sale $499,900 +23.4% $751 / Sq Ft
10/21/2015 10/21/15 Sold $405,000 0.0% $608 / Sq Ft
09/22/2015 09/22/15 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2015 09/08/15 Off Market $405,000 -- --
09/03/2015 09/03/15 For Sale $374,900 -- $563 / 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 $5,938 $544,300 $0 $544,300
2024 $5,275 $501,400 $0 $501,400
2023 $4,999 $483,500 $0 $483,500
2022 $4,777 $469,300 $0 $469,300
2021 $4,682 $459,500 $0 $459,500
2020 $4,993 $494,800 $0 $494,800
2019 $4,819 $447,900 $0 $447,900
2018 $4,567 $403,800 $0 $403,800
2017 $4,275 $366,300 $0 $366,300
2016 $3,977 $317,400 $0 $317,400
2015 $3,542 $280,900 $0 $280,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72603815

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000035-A000000-000027-000001