$985,000
SOLD JUN 7, 2021
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,658 Sq Ft
$625/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$594 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Brookline Hills Station
  • 3-minute walk to Cypress Street Park
  • Pierce School Rated A+
  • Intercom

About This Home

As of June 2021

Located on a quiet tree lined street in a well maintained Victorian overlooking Cypress Field is this beautifully renovated 3-bed, 2-bath, sun drenched penthouse condo with charm and character. Open concept living at its best - enjoy creating a delicious dinner in the chef's kitchen while still being connected to your guests in the dining area where they can enjoy the panoramic treetop views, or just relax in the living room. Bedrooms and updated baths w Kohler fixtures and Grohe fittings are privately located down a hallway with stunning exposed brick. Main bedroom has a large walk in closet with custom shelving and an ensuite bath. Both add'l bedrooms have great closet space and a shared full bath. The active Condo Association is about to launch Phase 2 of the exterior insulation & siding replacement project - ask for more info. Fabulous location close to restaurants and shops in Brookline Village, library & High School, plus great commuter links to downtown Boston and beyond.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Hendy

Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 04/29/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Avi Kaufman

Accent Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,615

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $625 per month

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • BHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

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

Community Details

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,615

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$625 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Low-Rise
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 584.98
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1895

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Fourth Floor, Dimension: 16X10, Bathroom - 3/4, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Fourth Floor, Dimension: 16X16, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Fourth Floor, Dimension: 16X12, Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Fourth Floor, Dimension: 8X5, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Fourth Floor, Dimension: 8X3, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: Fourth Floor, Dimension: 12X14, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen: On Level: Fourth Floor, Dimension: 15X14, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Peninsula
  • Laundry: On Level: Fourth Floor
  • Laundry Features: Common, In Unit
  • Living Room: On Level: Fourth Floor, Dimension: 13X14, Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Y
  • Other Room 1: On Level: Fourth Floor
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2648
  • Main So: AN3823
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1658.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Insulation Feature: Full
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 625.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Owner Association

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: The Condominium at 185 Davis Avenue

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pierce
  • Middle School: Pierce
  • High School: BHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 902100.00
  • Page: 448
  • Parcel Number: B:196 L:0008 S:0007
  • Zoning: T-6

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5875.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3805852
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • No Units: 8
  • No Units Owner Occ: 7

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Pierce
  • High School: BHS
  • Middle School: Pierce

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: 72822714

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BROO-000196-000008-000007