$1,700,000
SOLD MAR 22, 2023
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,139 Sq Ft
1,210 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$795 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Fireplace in Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2024

The Seth F. Sawyer House, c. 1845 is ideally located off Monument Square, on a quaint cul de sac, with views of Training Field Park. This rarely available, 3+BR/3BA, 2,139sf, single family home exudes charm and offers light from three sides; a serene garden patio, and 1 car driveway. A sunny and inviting living room with corner exposure, built-in bookshelves, and fireplace opens via antique pocket doors to an elegant formal dining room. The well-appointed eat-in kitchen features a wood burning fireplace, exposed beams, fieldstone wall, and direct egress to the patio. The upper level offers two spacious bedrooms, each w/corner exposure and fireplace, a separate office/nursery, and full bath. The top floor features a loft-like primary bedroom w/vaulted ceiling and spectacular views of the Zakim Bridge and Training Field Park. A seating area, generous closet space, and ensuite full bath complete this level. Distinctive features: gorgeous pumpkin pine floors; large storage/utility room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Roth

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/13/2023

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Celeste

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,577

Year Built

  • Built in 1845

Lot Details

  • 1,210 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,139 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Pedestal Sink
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bps Elementary And Middle School
  • Bps High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:02 P:03309 S:000,1281986

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,577

Year Built

Built in 1845

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Office
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 182
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 357
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Dining Room Area: 182
  • Room Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 340
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Area: 210
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Area: 54
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Living Area: 2139
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 771.39
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 794.76
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:02 P:03309 S:000,1281986
  • Zoning: R1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1210
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 249
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11577.17
  • Tax Book Number: 33931

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2004
Sold by
Conrad Richard A
Bought by
Savage Joseph R and Savereid Lisa
Current Estimated Value
$1,898,881

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$543,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $860,000 --
Deed $860,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,468,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,468,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $532,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $632,033 No Value Available
Closed $640,000 No Value Available
Closed $543,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2024 07/12/24 Sold $1,835,000 -0.8% $858 / Sq Ft
04/15/2024 04/15/24 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2024 04/12/24 For Sale $1,850,000 +8.8% $865 / Sq Ft
03/22/2023 03/22/23 Sold $1,700,000 +3.0% $795 / Sq Ft
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2023 02/13/23 For Sale $1,650,000 0.0% $771 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Rented $1,300 0.0% --
07/27/2015 07/27/15 For Rent $1,300 -- --
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 $15,811 $1,365,400 $525,800 $839,600
2024 $16,363 $1,501,200 $533,800 $967,400
2023 $14,930 $1,390,100 $494,300 $895,800
2022 $13,748 $1,263,600 $449,300 $814,300
2021 $13,483 $1,263,600 $449,300 $814,300
2020 $10,225 $968,300 $418,100 $550,200
2019 $10,009 $949,600 $338,700 $610,900
2018 $9,301 $887,500 $338,700 $548,800
2017 $9,128 $861,900 $338,700 $523,200
2016 $8,540 $776,400 $338,700 $437,700
2015 $9,673 $798,800 $326,300 $472,500
2014 $8,958 $712,100 $326,300 $385,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73078703

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CHAR-000000-000002-003309