$686,400
SOLD AUG 17, 2016
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,658 Sq Ft
1895 Built

Recently Sold

$414 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

126 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2021

Location, style, charm ~ and parking too! This beautiful top floor condo features 3 spacious BRs, an oversized living room with turret reading lounge & custom built-ins, 2 full baths, and eat-in kitchen with large pantry and in-unit washer and dryer! Plenty of storage in the attic (40x6) and basement (12x8). Ideally located across from Cypress Playground and Brookline Hills green line D train and walkable to everything Brookline Village and Washington Square have to offer. 1 Deeded Parking space plus off-street guest parking. Condo fee just dropped to $625/mo and includes heat and hot water.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karissa Rigano

Elite Realty Experts, LLC Listed on: 04/05/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

John Coppola

Circle Properties

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,615

Year Built

1895

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1895

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station
  • Bedroom 2: Fourth Floor, 16X11
  • Bedroom 3: Fourth Floor, 14X13
  • Bathroom #1: Fourth Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Fourth Floor
  • Kitchen: Fourth Floor, 15X12
  • Laundry Room: Fourth Floor
  • Living Room: Fourth Floor, 25X13
  • Master Bedroom: Fourth Floor, 16X13
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Storage Shed

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Condominium at 185 Davis Avenue
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 8
  • Unit Building: 8

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pierce
  • High School: Brookline High

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: B:196 L:0008 S:0007
  • Zoning: res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Jun 7, 2021
Sold by
Borgenstrand Rolf M and Borgenstrand Nouria
Bought by
Sartor Emmett A and Saxena Aneeta R
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Hendy
Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Avi Kaufman
Accent Realty
List Price
$969,900
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
1.56%
Current Estimated Value
$1,136,796

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$151,796
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.30%
Original Mortgage
$788,000
Outstanding Balance
$719,621
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$407,963

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2016
Closed on
Aug 17, 2016
Sold by
Saylor Jason and Kearney Kara S
Bought by
Borgenstrand Rolf M and Borgenstrand Nouria
Seller's Agent
Karissa Rigano
Elite Realty Experts, LLC
Buyer's Agent
John Coppola
Circle Properties
List Price
$824,900
Sold Price
$686,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$138,500
-16.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$549,120
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2010
Sold by
Moore Jesse R and Moore Jamie R
Bought by
Saylor Jason and Kearney Kara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$478,555
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Sandilands Malcom
Bought by
Moore Jamie R and Moore Jesse R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1998
Sold by
Kennedy Marie L
Bought by
Sandilands Malcolm

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1988
Sold by
Kretowicz Adam
Bought by
Kennedy Marie L
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 $985,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $686,400 --
Deed $485,000 --
Deed $485,000 --
Deed $390,000 --
Deed $390,000 --
Deed $240,000 --
Deed $193,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $788,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $788,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $581,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $100,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $609,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $549,120 Unknown
Previous Owner $68,570 Unknown
Previous Owner $433,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $478,555 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/02/2024 02/02/24 Rented $4,600 -4.2% --
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Under Contract -- -- --
12/21/2023 12/21/23 For Rent $4,800 0.0% --
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $985,000 +1.6% $594 / Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $969,900 +41.3% $585 / Sq Ft
08/17/2016 08/17/16 Sold $686,400 0.0% $414 / Sq Ft
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2016 06/20/16 Off Market $686,400 -- --
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Price Changed $699,900 -6.6% $422 / Sq Ft
05/04/2016 05/04/16 Price Changed $749,000 -9.2% $452 / Sq Ft
04/05/2016 04/05/16 For Sale $824,900 -- $498 / 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 $9,615 $974,200 $0 $974,200
2024 $9,331 $955,100 $0 $955,100
2023 $9,265 $929,300 $0 $929,300
2022 $9,284 $911,100 $0 $911,100
2021 $8,841 $902,100 $0 $902,100
2020 $8,441 $893,200 $0 $893,200
2019 $7,971 $850,700 $0 $850,700
2018 $7,851 $829,900 $0 $829,900
2017 $7,592 $768,400 $0 $768,400
2016 $7,154 $686,600 $0 $686,600
2015 $6,666 $624,200 $0 $624,200
2014 $6,487 $569,500 $0 $569,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71983438

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BROO-000196-000008-000007