$237,500
SOLD JUL 23, 2025

157 Franklin St Unit A7 Stoneham, MA 02180

Haywardville Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
369 Sq Ft
$295/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$644 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Intercom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Elevator
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating

About This Home

As of July 2025

***SELLER OFFERING $20,000 CREDIT***Welcome to Villa Grande—ideally situated just a short walk to vibrant Stoneham Center and offering an easy commute to Boston. This recently renovated unit features a modern kitchen with white cabinetry, an eat-in area, and durable vinyl flooring. The open layout flows into a spacious living room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The bedroom offers generous storage with two large closets, while the bathroom includes a tiled tub/shower combo and updated vinyl flooring. Enjoy the added value of heat, hot water, water, and sewer included in the condo fee, plus the convenience of one assigned parking spot. This unit was recently rented for $1,700 per month which makes for a great rental property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Borstell

J. Borstell Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 04/16/2025

Co-Listed By

James Williamson

J. Borstell Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Duffy

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,139

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

HOA Fees

  • $295 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Garden Home

Interior Spaces

  • 369 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Intercom
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:08 B:000 L:IA7,768775

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 83 Units

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,139

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$295 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Garden
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 369
  • Living Area: 369
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: G80038
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 677.24
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 643.63
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 295
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: A7
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:08 B:000 L:IA7,768775
  • Zoning: RB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2139
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 83
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Stellson Llc
Bought by
Gonzalez-Tafolla Maria
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Borstell
J. Borstell Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Duffy
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$237,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-4.96%
Views
180

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
63.85%
Original Mortgage
$230,375
Outstanding Balance
$230,180
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$19,342
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $237,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $230,375 New Conventional
Closed $230,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,035,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $687,484 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $237,500 -5.0% $644 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $249,900 0.0% $677 / Sq Ft
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Rented $1,600 0.0% --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 For Rent $1,600 0.0% --
01/09/2020 01/09/20 Rented $1,600 0.0% --
01/09/2020 01/09/20 Under Contract -- -- --
01/08/2020 01/08/20 For Rent $1,600 -- --
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 $2,139 $209,100 $0 $209,100
2024 $2,049 $193,500 $0 $193,500
2023 $1,879 $169,300 $0 $169,300
2022 $1,666 $160,000 $0 $160,000
2021 $1,733 $160,200 $0 $160,200
2020 $1,729 $160,200 $0 $160,200
2019 $1,324 $118,000 $0 $118,000
2018 $1,228 $104,900 $0 $104,900
2017 $1,108 $89,400 $0 $89,400
2016 $1,092 $86,000 $0 $86,000
2015 $1,067 $82,300 $0 $82,300
2014 $1,164 $86,300 $0 $86,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73360518

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: STON-000008-000000-I000000-A000007