$398,000
SOLD DEC 6, 2013

1661 Commonwealth Ave Unit 7 Brighton, MA 02135

Saint Elizabeths Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,400 Sq Ft
1,394 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$284 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2013

MASSIVE 3 BED CONDO ... TOP FLOOR BRIGHT AND SUNNY UNIT WITH NICE HARDWOOD FLOORS, HIGH CEILING. MASSIVE LIVINGROOM WITH DECORATIVE FIRE PLACE. UPDATED EAT IN KITCHEN, UPDATED BATHROOM. BEAUTIFUL WAINSCOTTING, CROWN MOLDING, FRENCH DOORS AND COLUMNS. TONS OF WINDOW THROUGHOUT THE UNIT. ONE DEEDED PARKING INCLUDED #29. RENTED FROM 9/1/13-8/31/14 FOR $2,600 ... 24 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED FOR SHOWING!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Kittipanthopas

Lux Realty, LLC Listed on: 10/03/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Wantzu Liu

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,065

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, T-Station
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom, French Doors
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor
  • Bedroom 3: First Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Oil, Tankless
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: CLARIDGE HOUSE CONDOMINIUM
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - On Site
  • No Units: 27
  • Unit Building: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2013
Closed on
Dec 6, 2013
Sold by
Sood Babita and Sood Sanjiv
Bought by
Cai Hongsheng and Ye Fei
Seller's Agent
Kate Kittipanthopas
Lux Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Wantzu Liu
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.48%
Current Estimated Value
$689,032

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$291,032
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.62%
Original Mortgage
$298,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2005
Sold by
Cohen Marjorie
Bought by
Sood Babita and Sood Sanjiv

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1992
Sold by
Collado Rose M
Bought by
Margaretten & Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1990
Sold by
Salem Rt
Bought by
Collado Rose M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,400
Interest Rate
10.14%
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
Not Resolvable $398,000 --
Not Resolvable $398,000 --
Deed -- --
Foreclosure Deed $56,000 --
Deed $193,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $272,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $298,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $288,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $154,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
06/16/2015 06/16/15 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
12/06/2013 12/06/13 Sold $398,000 -0.5% $284 / Sq Ft
10/18/2013 10/18/13 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2013 10/17/13 For Sale $399,900 0.0% $286 / Sq Ft
10/06/2013 10/06/13 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2013 10/03/13 For Sale $399,900 -- $286 / 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 $7,065 $610,100 $0 $610,100
2024 $5,991 $549,600 $0 $549,600
2023 $5,903 $549,600 $0 $549,600
2022 $5,641 $518,500 $0 $518,500
2021 $5,532 $518,500 $0 $518,500
2020 $5,201 $492,500 $0 $492,500
2019 $5,090 $482,900 $0 $482,900
2018 $4,732 $451,500 $0 $451,500
2017 $4,428 $418,100 $0 $418,100
2016 $4,220 $383,600 $0 $383,600
2015 $4,239 $350,000 $0 $350,000
2014 $4,002 $318,100 $0 $318,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71592996

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000021-001929-000060