NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $509,000 - $595,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,284 Sq Ft
$424/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Last sale price $480,000 $374 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,466/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2023

Amazing opportunity in a quintessentially family-friendly neighborhood. Bring your imagination to 14 Houston Avenue as this blank canvas is just waiting for a new owner to build sweat equity. Lovely Cape style home offering 2 bedroom single level living with partially completed second floor for future expansion possibilities. Fully fenced in level yard with ample parking. Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Albano

Bloc, LLC Listed on: 08/02/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Dinis

Citylight Homes LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,691

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned NA

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,284 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:006H B:0013 L:0012,2154680

Community Details

Recreation

  • Marina

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,691

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1284
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN3523
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 357.48
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 373.83
  • MAIN SO: AN6617

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Marina
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:006H B:0013 L:0012,2154680
  • Zoning: NA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Flood Plain, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 360
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4691
  • Tax Book Number: 15048

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2023
Closed on
Sep 29, 2023
Sold by
Castrini William J Est and Ryan
Bought by
Auqui Raquel M
Seller's Agent
Joseph Albano
Bloc, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Steven Dinis
Citylight Homes LLC
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
4.58%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
135
Current Estimated Value
$544,062

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$398,400
Outstanding Balance
$392,326
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$151,736

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1998
Sold by
Defuria Joan E
Bought by
Castrini William J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,650
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Auqui Raquel M $480,000 None Available
Castrini William J $164,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Auqui Raquel M $398,400
Previous Owner Castrini William J $112,197
Previous Owner Defuria Joan E $156,650
Previous Owner Defuria Joan E $35,000
Previous Owner Defuria Joan E $35,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $480,000 +4.6% $374 / Sq Ft
08/07/2023 08/07/23 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2023 08/02/23 For Sale $459,000 -- $357 / 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 $4,944 $462,900 $278,900 $184,000
2024 $4,785 $449,300 $253,500 $195,800
2023 $4,691 $416,600 $228,200 $188,400
2022 $4,620 $384,700 $208,700 $176,000
2021 $4,333 $351,100 $181,700 $169,400
2020 $4,084 $342,600 $173,200 $169,400
2019 $3,904 $320,500 $156,300 $164,200
2018 $3,511 $303,200 $152,100 $151,100
2017 $3,254 $270,000 $142,000 $128,000
2016 $3,116 $255,400 $134,300 $121,100
2015 $2,924 $243,300 $127,900 $115,400
2014 $2,766 $238,200 $127,900 $110,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73143558

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SAUG-000006H-000013-000012