12 Star Rd West Newton, MA 02465
West Newton NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $859,000 - $1,105,848
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,010
Sq Ft
$974/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of December 2015Move right in to this beautifully renovated 'Craftsman Bungalow' home. New kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. New bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted interior and exterior. New fence gives the homeowner a private, enclosed yard. Great commuter location, easy access to 95, Mass. Pike, Commuter Rail or T (Bus #505). Close to shopping and restaurants in Auburndale & West Newton. This is a must see property! A renovated house at $540,000 in Newton will not last! Expansion potential, Owner has already done plans for possible addition.
Last Listed By
Gari Wong
Middlesex Residential Properties Listed on: 07/15/2015
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$9,507
Year Built
1929
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
- Other Agent: 1.00
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1929
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Energy: Prog. Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Insulation: Partial
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available
- Basement: Full, Concrete Floor
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 13X9
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor, 8X6
- Bathroom #2: First Floor, 5X5
- Kitchen: First Floor, 10X11
- Living Room: First Floor, 13X11
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 11X13
- Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: First Floor, 11X10
Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
- Frontage: 91.00
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Wood
- Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Gutters
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Off-Street
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Cooling: Window AC
- Heating: Steam, Gas
- Heat Zones: 1
- Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Schools
- Elementary School: Franklin
- Middle School: F.A. Day
- High School: Newton North
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: S:44 B:012 L:0037
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 15, 2015
Closed on
Dec 10, 2015
Sold by
Switalski Rosalind
Bought by
Donovan Katherine F and Donovan Mark
Seller's Agent
Gari Wong
Middlesex Residential Properties
Buyer's Agent
Deanna Salemme
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$522,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-5.09%
Total Days on Market
86
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$461,962
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 31, 1997
Sold by
Jackson Jane R
Bought by
Switalski Rosalind and Switalski Nicholas A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
7.59%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 1994
Sold by
Michaelson Jeffrey H
Bought by
Jackson Jane R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,400
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 1993
Sold by
Est Brown Loretta G and Colby Eva M
Bought by
Michaelson Jeffrey H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,000
Interest Rate
7.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Katherine F | $522,000 | -- | |
| Switalski Rosalind | $220,000 | -- | |
| Jackson Jane R | $152,000 | -- | |
| Michaelson Jeffrey H | $112,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Donovan Mark | $368,000 | |
| Closed | Donovan Mark | $370,000 | |
| Closed | Donovan Katherine F | $125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Switalski Nicholas | $166,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Switalski Rosalind | $150,760 | |
| Previous Owner | Michaelson Jeffrey H | $165,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Michaelson Jeffrey H | $144,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Michaelson Jeffrey H | $89,000 | |
| Closed | Michaelson Jeffrey H | $33,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2015 12/10/15 | Sold | $522,000 | -3.3% | $517 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2015 10/09/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/28/2015 08/28/15 | Price Changed | $540,000 | -0.9% | $535 / Sq Ft |
| 08/07/2015 08/07/15 | Price Changed | $545,000 | -0.9% | $540 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2015 07/15/15 | For Sale | $550,000 | -- | $545 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,507 | $970,100 | $759,500 | $210,600 |
| 2024 | $9,196 | $942,200 | $737,400 | $204,800 |
| 2023 | $8,722 | $856,800 | $555,300 | $301,500 |
| 2022 | $8,346 | $793,300 | $514,200 | $279,100 |
| 2021 | $7,466 | $693,900 | $485,100 | $208,800 |
| 2020 | $6,189 | $592,800 | $485,100 | $107,700 |
| 2019 | $6,014 | $575,500 | $471,000 | $104,500 |
| 2018 | $5,695 | $526,300 | $428,300 | $98,000 |
| 2017 | $5,521 | $496,500 | $404,100 | $92,400 |
| 2016 | $4,974 | $437,100 | $377,700 | $59,400 |
| 2015 | $4,743 | $408,500 | $353,000 | $55,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
G
Seller's Agent in 2015
Gari Wong
Middlesex Residential Properties
-
Deanna Salemme
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Deanna Salemme
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 877-7576
8 in this area
71 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71873554
APN: NEWT-000044-000012-000037
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