$325,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2012

161 Forest St Unit 161 Malden, MA 02148

Forestdale Neighborhood
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,595 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

167 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2021

Situated in the gorgeous Forestdale area within a short distance to Oak grove train station and the Fells Reservation is this half Duplex built in 2005 that was just converted to condos in 2012.Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the first floor with open living room,dining room,1/2 bath and fully applianced kitchen,great deck off dining room w/private back yard area.Two large bedrooms on 2nd floors w/full bath.Basement is finished and features family room & full bath.Pets ok. Central a/c&vac

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vera Rivers

Bond Realty, Inc. Listed on: 02/08/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Garcia

Madelyn Garcia Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$67

Year Built

2005

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: End, Corner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom: No
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Amenities: T-Station, Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 15X12
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Basement
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor, 16X14
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 16X15
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 12X10
  • Family Room: Basement, 16X15

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: 159-161 Forest St., Condominiums
  • Association Fee Includes: Master Insurance, Snow Removal
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: No Management
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 2
  • Unit Building: 161

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2021
Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Califano Eric M and Califano Carrie A
Bought by
Yuen Randall and Yuen Jane
Seller's Agent
Alison Socha
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Loraine Murtagh
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,100
13.57%
Current Estimated Value
$638,736

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$93,736
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Outstanding Balance
$399,017
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$239,637

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2012
Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Diane M Rivers Ret
Bought by
Califano Eric M and Califano Carrie A
Seller's Agent
Vera Rivers
Bond Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Garcia
Madelyn Garcia Real Estate
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.06%
Original Mortgage
$315,250
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Condominium Deed $545,000 None Available
Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $436,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $263,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $315,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $545,000 +13.6% $411 / Sq Ft
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2021 04/28/21 For Sale $479,900 +47.7% $362 / Sq Ft
09/05/2012 09/05/12 Sold $325,000 -1.5% $204 / Sq Ft
07/24/2012 07/24/12 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2012 02/08/12 For Sale $329,900 -- $207 / 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 $67 $595,300 $0 $595,300
2024 $6,391 $546,700 $0 $546,700
2023 $6,424 $527,000 $0 $527,000
2022 $5,578 $451,700 $0 $451,700
2021 $5,994 $487,700 $0 $487,700
2020 $6,092 $481,600 $0 $481,600
2019 $5,820 $438,600 $0 $438,600
2018 $5,837 $414,300 $0 $414,300
2017 $5,450 $384,600 $0 $384,600
2016 $5,609 $370,000 $0 $370,000
2015 $5,430 $345,200 $0 $345,200
2014 $5,561 $345,400 $0 $345,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71336491

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MALD-000090-000772-002152