$450,000
SOLD SEP 28, 2012

159 Washington St Unit 1 Newton, MA 02458

Newton Corner Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,026 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$439 Per Sq Ft

79 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2012

Front verandah welcomes you to this sophisticated condo in a lovely victorian home. Richly detailed paneled living room with a beautiful fireplace and bow window- kitchen with granite and stainless appliances-large master bedroom with a fireplace-and second bedroom/den-laundry in unit- deck off kitchen--additional large deeded room in basement -new heating system- one garage spot and two outdoor spots- nicely landscaped grounds- quick access to Mass Pike and XBus to Boston---a beauty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Kaplan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 07/11/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Kaplan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 07/11/2012

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,135

Year Built

1860

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street, Corner, Front
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1860

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Highway Access, Public School, Bike Path
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: 9X10
  • Kitchen: 13X15
  • Living Room: 18X15
  • Master Bedroom: 16X14

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Shingles
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Deck, Garden Area

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Victorian Manor
  • Association Fee Includes: Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • No Units: 4
  • Unit Building: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
Morrison Kristin E
Bought by
Kristin E Morrison Ret
Current Estimated Value
$728,204

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2018
Sold by
Sharzad Broumand
Bought by
Smith Allan Brian and Smith Julie Lucille

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$423,750
Interest Rate
4.54%
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
Condominium Deed -- None Available
Deed $565,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $423,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $192,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $202,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $332,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/06/2018 11/06/18 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
10/04/2018 10/04/18 Price Changed $2,300 -8.0% $2 / Sq Ft
08/20/2018 08/20/18 Price Changed $2,500 -13.8% $2 / Sq Ft
08/01/2018 08/01/18 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
09/30/2012 09/30/12 Off Market $450,000 -- --
09/28/2012 09/28/12 Sold $450,000 +0.2% $439 / Sq Ft
07/11/2012 07/11/12 For Sale $449,000 -- $438 / 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 $6,135 $626,000 $0 $626,000
2024 $5,932 $607,800 $0 $607,800
2023 $5,839 $573,600 $0 $573,600
2022 $5,747 $546,300 $0 $546,300
2021 $5,546 $515,400 $0 $515,400
2020 $5,381 $515,400 $0 $515,400
2019 $5,229 $500,400 $0 $500,400
2018 $5,242 $484,500 $0 $484,500
2017 $5,083 $457,100 $0 $457,100
2016 $4,862 $427,200 $0 $427,200
2015 $4,724 $406,900 $0 $406,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71407853

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000071-000032-000003