$471,000
SOLD SEP 1, 2015
2 Beds
1 Bath
682 Sq Ft
4,051 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$691 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2018

Delightful top floor, bright and sunny two bedroom close to Harvard Square Red Line, Kirkland Village, Harvard Law, and Inman Square. Open living/dining room has nice flow and lots of light, and is great for entertaining. Tasteful updates include kitchen (Fisher Paykel, Bosch, KitchenAid), bathroom (Toto fixtures), recessed lighting, and in-unit laundry. Lovely common outdoor space with patio and large table and chairs and lush landscaping. Boiler replaced in 2004/2005, roof re-done in 2012. Basement storage. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants. Great location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bigelow/ Irving

Compass Listed on: 07/08/2015

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Last Buyer's Agent

Less Arnold

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,479

Year Built

1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1903

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood, Bamboo
  • Bedroom 2: Third Floor
  • Bathroom #1: Third Floor
  • Kitchen: Third Floor
  • Laundry Room: Third Floor
  • Living Room: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit, Common
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Magnolia Avenue Condominium Trust
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Landscaping
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 12
  • Unit Building: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2009
Sold by
Hainer Sam O and Hainer Amy B
Bought by
Legris Elizabeth W and Legris Gregory J
Current Estimated Value
$954,511

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
5.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1994
Sold by
Ragsdale Clifton W and Grove Elizabeth A
Bought by
Finn Anne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $435,000 --
Deed $435,000 --
Deed $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $376,800 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $348,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $153,300 No Value Available
Previous Owner $112,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/13/2018 11/13/18 Sold $610,000 +1.8% $894 / Sq Ft
10/25/2018 10/25/18 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2018 10/05/18 For Sale $599,000 +27.2% $878 / Sq Ft
09/01/2015 09/01/15 Sold $471,000 +7.3% $691 / Sq Ft
07/21/2015 07/21/15 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2015 07/08/15 For Sale $439,000 -- $644 / 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 $5,479 $862,900 $0 $862,900
2024 $4,971 $839,700 $0 $839,700
2023 $4,810 $820,800 $0 $820,800
2022 $4,790 $809,200 $0 $809,200
2021 $4,689 $801,500 $0 $801,500
2020 $4,510 $784,400 $0 $784,400
2019 $4,317 $726,800 $0 $726,800
2018 $4,190 $666,100 $0 $666,100
2017 $3,965 $610,900 $0 $610,900
2016 $3,807 $544,600 $0 $544,600
2015 $3,764 $481,300 $0 $481,300
2014 $3,597 $429,200 $0 $429,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71869663

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000141-000000-000076-000016-3