NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Playstead Rd Unit 17 Newton, MA 02458

Brighton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,064,000 - $1,510,895

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,004 Sq Ft
$647/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 10, 2020

Last sale price $875,000 $437 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,193/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2020

MUST SEE! Excellent location in Newton Corner area. This owner-occupied side by side duplex style 2-family home is just a couple of blocks to the elementary & middle schools. Easy to commute with less than 2 minutes to the bus stop for route #57 & #501/503 to Downtown Boston/Copley Square via Mass Pike. Convenient to access shops, restaurants, malls and highway. Hardwood floors throughout, 2 bedrooms in each unit with extra loft room in unit 2, central air, 3 full baths, skylights, 11 new bow/bay/awning/sash windows, new retaining walls and red brick patio, new hot water tank, 5-year new roof/gutters, attached one-car garage, 4-car parking space on driveway, washer/dryer in basement plus in-unit washer hookup, walk-out basement. It also offers the great flexibility to use as owner-occupied single family home or live in one unit and rent the other one to get income. Note: due to the COVID-19, a virtual tour video available.

Last Listed By

Alex Zhu

Fidelity Realty License #449517807 Listed on: 02/25/2020

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,023

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5,227

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Water Holding Tank
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 710370000500

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,023

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-family
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 448.60
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Levels: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Total Flrs: 2
  • Total Frplcs: 1
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Brs: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fbh: 3
  • No Rooms: 12
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Crawl, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Main Lo: BB4675
  • Main So: AN0538
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2004.00

Exterior Features

  • Frontage: 90.00
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Gutters
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Foundation Size: 34x24, 36x16

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 4
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling Units: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: Underwood
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • High School: Newton North

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 699800.00
  • Lot: 0005
  • Acre: 0.12
  • Lot Size: 5101.00
  • Page: 470
  • Parcel Number: 710370000500
  • Zoning: MR1
  • Lot Description: Gentle Slope, Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Prog. Thermostat

Multi Family

  • Heat Units: 1
  • Total Levels: 3
  • Total Rms: 12
  • No Units: 2
  • Mf Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7379.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 702266

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Zhu Guoyong and Yan Zhendi
Bought by
Sun Zhen and Sun Yanting
Seller's Agent
Alex Zhu
Fidelity Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cil Cangiano
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-2.67%
Total Days on Market
79
Current Estimated Value
$1,296,974

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$421,974
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.53%
Original Mortgage
$743,750
Outstanding Balance
$668,262
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$628,712

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 1994
Sold by
Mann Richard B
Bought by
Zhu Guoyong and Yan Zhendi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
9.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sun Zhen $875,000 None Available
Zhu Guoyong $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sun Zhen $154,000
Open Sun Zhen $743,750
Previous Owner Zhu Guoyong $100,000
Previous Owner Zhu Guoyong $119,000
Previous Owner Mann Richard B $150,000
Previous Owner Mann Richard B $147,450
Previous Owner Mann Richard B $152,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Sold $875,000 -2.7% $437 / Sq Ft
05/14/2020 05/14/20 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2020 02/25/20 For Sale $899,000 -- $449 / 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 $12,023 $1,226,800 $834,500 $392,300
2024 $11,336 $1,161,500 $810,200 $351,300
2023 $11,355 $1,115,400 $711,500 $403,900
2022 $10,181 $967,800 $658,800 $309,000
2021 $8,637 $802,700 $604,400 $198,300
2020 $7,306 $699,800 $549,600 $150,200
2019 $6,834 $654,000 $513,600 $140,400
2018 $6,843 $632,400 $484,300 $148,100
2017 $6,452 $580,200 $444,300 $135,900
2016 $6,058 $532,300 $407,600 $124,700
2015 $5,641 $485,900 $380,900 $105,000
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72623821

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000071-000037-000005