NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 Browning Rd Somerville, MA 02145

Winter Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,985,185 - $2,200,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,850 Sq Ft
$540/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 01, 2017

Last sale price $1,368,000 $355 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,102/month

20 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2017

Pride of ownership shines through in this spacious 12 room 5 bedroom Victorian located on a hidden gem of a street in the Winter Hill section of Somerville. Custom cherry cabinets with sub zero refrigerator, 2 wine chillers, custom pantry, custom doors, hardwood floors throughout. 2 gas fireplaces, amazing theater room on the lower level radiant heat on the entire lower level. Radiant heat in the kitchen and all baths. 2nd floor rooftop deck, a custom bath with an oversized soaking tub and an oversized walk in shower featuring a waterfall showerhead with a 6 jet Jacuzzi and second floor laundry. 2 car detached garage with a professionally landscaped yard, 6 zone irrigation with outdoor speaker system. Security system with video on 3 floors Bang and Olufsen sound system throughout. Central vacuum, automatic gas generator. Bonus - custom screened in porch! 50 year roof in 2008. You do not want to miss this! Easy to show!

Last Listed By

Michele Forester

EXIT Premier Real Estate Listed on: 07/26/2017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,272

Year Built

1860

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Victorian
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1860

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: 200 Amps
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Insulation: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 12X15
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 11X16
  • Bedroom 4: Third Floor, 11X16
  • Bedroom 5: Third Floor
  • Bathroom #1: Basement
  • Bathroom #2: First Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Second Floor, 10X12
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 13X15
  • Laundry Room: Second Floor, 5X9
  • Living Room: First Floor, 12X14
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 13X15
  • Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 13X15
  • Family Room: First Floor, 9X21
  • No Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Oth1 Room Name: Media Room
  • Oth1 Dimen: 13X20
  • Oth2 Room Name: Game Room
  • Oth2 Dimen: 15X19
  • Main Lo: B95066
  • Main So: AN3063
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3850.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame, Stone/Concrete
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck, Gutters
  • Foundation: Concrete Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M:48 B:B L:14
  • Zoning: RA
  • Acre: 0.12
  • Lot Size: 5272.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2017
Closed on
Nov 1, 2017
Sold by
Dow William H
Bought by
Prahl Carl and Lu Yun
Seller's Agent
Michele Forester
EXIT Premier Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susan Schlossberg
ReSource
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,368,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$131,000
-8.74%
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$2,078,546

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$710,546
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.68%
Original Mortgage
$1,091,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 1997
Sold by
Geppert Jeffrey J and Geppert Cathryn A
Bought by
Dow William H and Dow Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1994
Sold by
Silva Lillian C
Bought by
Geppert Jeffrey J and Geppert Cathryn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Interest Rate
8.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Prahl Carl $1,368,000 --
Dow William H $323,000 --
Geppert Jeffrey J $247,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Prahl Carl $999,000
Closed Prahl Carl $1,091,000
Previous Owner Geppert Jeffrey J $250,000
Previous Owner Dow Patricia A $175,000
Previous Owner Geppert Jeffrey J $198,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Sold $1,368,000 -8.7% $355 / Sq Ft
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2017 07/26/17 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $389 / 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 $18,272 $1,674,800 $553,600 $1,121,200
2024 $17,254 $1,640,100 $553,600 $1,086,500
2023 $15,953 $1,542,800 $553,600 $989,200
2022 $15,012 $1,474,700 $527,200 $947,500
2021 $14,419 $1,415,000 $502,200 $912,800
2020 $13,801 $1,367,800 $482,800 $885,000
2019 $13,708 $1,274,000 $409,800 $864,200
2018 $12,228 $1,081,200 $395,300 $685,900
2017 $11,539 $988,800 $368,600 $620,200
2016 $10,803 $862,200 $318,700 $543,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michele Forester

    EXIT Premier Real Estate

    (781) 316-7536

    31 Total Sales

    Michele Forester
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Susan Schlossberg

    ReSource

    (617) 799-2175

    3 Total Sales

    Susan Schlossberg
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72204069

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000048-B000000-000014

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville 02145 Winter Hill

17 Browning Rd, Somerville, MA

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This home is located at 17 Browning Rd, Somerville, MA 02145 since 26 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,078,546, approximately $539 per square foot. This property was built in 1860. 17 Browning Rd is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Somerville High School and Bright Future Educare Center.

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