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Seller's Agent in 2018
Jeffrey Serowick
Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate
156 Branch St Scituate, MA 02066
Estimated Value: $1,274,000 - $1,744,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,500
Sq Ft
$441/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Barn or Stable
- In Ground Pool
- Landscaped Professionally
- Cushing Elementary School Rated A-
- Fruit Trees
- Deck
About This Home
As of September 2018Historically and architecturally significant antique Cape, the Asa Merritt House, circa 1819, is ready for you to make your own history. Renovated by renowned architect Royal Barry Wills, this piece of Scituate history was featured in his book Houses for Good Living. The now fully modernized home features 3 BEDROOMS/ 2 ½ BATHS, a center-island chef's kitchen (Wolf range, Sub-Zero fridge, Miele cappuccino maker, wood-fired pizza oven), wide-plank flooring, original mantle surrounds and a captain's staircase. The grounds boast an inground 20x40 foot swimming pool, gazebo, pool shed, stone walls, fruit trees and a vintage 19th century barn. This home is a rare combination of quintessential New England, historic importance and modern seaside living.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jeffrey Serowick
Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate Listed on: 03/08/2018
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,277
Year Built
- Built in 1819
Lot Details
- Fenced Yard
- Stone Wall
- Landscaped Professionally
- Fruit Trees
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Interior Spaces
- French Doors
- Wood Flooring
- Basement
Kitchen
- Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Deck
- Patio
- Gazebo
- Storage Shed
- Porch
Horse Facilities and Amenities
- Paddocks
- Barn or Stable
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Private Sewer
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 8, 2018
Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Pennington Kevin M and Pennington Jane L
Bought by
Kinsella Elizabeth and Feeley John M
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Serowick
Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate
Buyer's Agent
Janet Koelsch
Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-5.64%
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
$622,778
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$828,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 2010
Sold by
Franceschelli Michael J and Meister Katerina
Bought by
Pennington Kevin M and Pennington Jane L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 2004
Sold by
Fedele Anthony V and Stokowski James J
Bought by
Franceschelli Michael J and Meister Katerina
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 5, 2004
Sold by
Fedele Anthony V and Stokowski James J
Bought by
Phippen Susan A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsella Elizabeth | $920,000 | -- | |
| Pennington Kevin M | $965,000 | -- | |
| Franceschelli Michael J | $800,000 | -- | |
| Phippen Susan A | $200,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kinsella Elizabeth | $815,000 | |
| Closed | Kinsella Elizabeth | $830,000 | |
| Closed | Kinsella Elizabeth | $828,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Pennington Kevin M | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Pennington Kevin M | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fedele Anthony | $700,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fedele Anthony | $603,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Fedele Anthony | $500,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2018 09/28/18 | Sold | $920,000 | -5.6% | $263 / Sq Ft |
| 08/31/2018 08/31/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/26/2018 07/26/18 | Price Changed | $975,000 | 0.0% | $279 / Sq Ft |
| 07/26/2018 07/26/18 | For Sale | $975,000 | -4.9% | $279 / Sq Ft |
| 07/13/2018 07/13/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/24/2018 05/24/18 | Price Changed | $1,025,000 | -8.9% | $293 / Sq Ft |
| 03/08/2018 03/08/18 | For Sale | $1,125,000 | 0.0% | $321 / Sq Ft |
| 12/01/2015 12/01/15 | Rented | $3,700 | 0.0% | -- |
| 11/01/2015 11/01/15 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/24/2015 08/24/15 | For Rent | $3,700 | -- | -- |
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 | $13,277 | $1,329,000 | $406,700 | $922,300 |
| 2024 | $13,931 | $1,344,700 | $369,700 | $975,000 |
| 2023 | $12,694 | $1,161,100 | $355,100 | $806,000 |
| 2022 | $12,694 | $1,005,900 | $327,900 | $678,000 |
| 2021 | $12,289 | $921,900 | $312,300 | $609,600 |
| 2020 | $12,078 | $894,700 | $300,300 | $594,400 |
| 2019 | $13,502 | $982,700 | $294,400 | $688,300 |
| 2018 | $12,665 | $907,900 | $304,100 | $603,800 |
| 2017 | $12,620 | $895,700 | $291,900 | $603,800 |
| 2016 | $12,322 | $871,400 | $267,600 | $603,800 |
| 2015 | $11,256 | $859,200 | $255,400 | $603,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Janet Koelsch
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Janet Koelsch
Coldwell Banker Realty - Scituate
(617) 688-1515
20 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Neagle Caffrey Team
Seller's Agent in 2015
Neagle Caffrey Team
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 733-1208
44 in this area
79 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72319921
APN: SCIT-000033-000006-000030
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