NOT LISTED FOR SALE

174 Adams St Unit 12 Newton, MA 02458

Nonantum Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $869,519 - $899,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,463 Sq Ft
$607/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2023

Last sale price $810,000 $554 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,121/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • End Unit
  • Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School Rated A
  • Marble Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Pellegrini Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

This well-designed, two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome on 3 levels with attached garage, an outside parking space & private outdoor space is where modern comfort meets convenient living. The open main level offers comfortable entertaining, living & dining space and a well designed kitchen with a window. The living room also offers a wall of built ins and a gas fireplace. There is a powder room on this level. 2 large bedrooms are on the top level - each has a private en-suite bath. The 1st level office/family room area is adjacent to your private patio. There is also a large side-by-side washer & dryer, pull down attic storage & guest parking. Conveniently located near Whole Foods, plus many specialty shops, & restaurants. Easy access out to 128 or into Boston & Cambridge via Mass Pike.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debby Cohen

Advisors Living - Newton Listed on: 06/14/2023

Advisors Living - Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Alina Wang

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,538

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.55

HOA Fees

  • $500 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,463 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Schools

  • Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
  • Bigelow Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • End Unit
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4403975

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 12 Units
  • Adams Villa Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,538

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$500 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Marble, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1/4 Bath
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 168.9375
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 239.625
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Area: 76.020833
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Area: 105.555555
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 266.097222
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 1463
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: AN1921
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 553.66
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 553.66
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Deeded, Off Street, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 500
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 12
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4403975
  • Zoning: BU2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 00
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7538
  • Tax Book Number: 00

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 12
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 12

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Lincoln-Eliot
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2023
Closed on
Sep 14, 2023
Sold by
Spira Christine L
Bought by
Lin Tzu-Hsiang and Hsiao Yu
Seller's Agent
Debby Cohen
Advisors Living - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Alina Wang
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
List Price
$829,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.29%
Total Days on Market
46
Views
175
Current Estimated Value
$887,380

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,380
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.32%
Original Mortgage
$607,500
Outstanding Balance
$597,334
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$290,046

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2006
Sold by
Bridges Robert B
Bought by
Spira Christine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lin Tzu-Hsiang $810,000 None Available
Spira Christine L $490,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lin Tzu-Hsiang $607,500
Previous Owner Spira Christine L $331,600
Previous Owner Spira Christine L $368,000
Previous Owner Spira Christine $378,500
Previous Owner Spira Christine L $392,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2023 09/14/23 Sold $810,000 0.0% $554 / Sq Ft
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2023 07/26/23 Price Changed $810,000 -2.3% $554 / Sq Ft
06/14/2023 06/14/23 For Sale $829,000 -- $567 / 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 $7,961 $812,300 $0 $812,300
2024 $7,697 $788,600 $0 $788,600
2023 $7,538 $740,500 $0 $740,500
2022 $7,419 $705,200 $0 $705,200
2021 $7,159 $665,300 $0 $665,300
2020 $6,946 $665,300 $0 $665,300
2019 $6,750 $645,900 $0 $645,900
2018 $6,183 $571,400 $0 $571,400
2017 $5,995 $539,100 $0 $539,100
2016 $5,733 $503,800 $0 $503,800
2015 $5,570 $479,800 $0 $479,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73124661

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000014-000014-000024L