185 Morrison Ave Unit 104 Somerville, MA 02144
2
Beds
1
Bath
971
Sq Ft
1903
Built
About This Home
As of August 2019Spacious 2 bedroom loft in the former Lowe Schoolhouse in the heart of Davis Square. This school house is set back from the street and is elevated above street level with a landscaped front yard. Sun-filled corner unit has 12 foot ceilings, huge windows, galley kitchen, large open plan living and dining room, good size bedrooms, plentiful closet space and parking. Just steps to Davis Square, shops, restaurants, cafes, Red Line MBTA, the bike path, and much more!! Amenities include: bike storage, private storage, common laundry and professional management. 14 out of 16 are owner-occupied! Annual taxes of $4,715.85 does not include a residential exemption; if owner-occupied, taxes would be approximately $1,900 less.
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$7,467
Year Built
1903
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 1
- Unit Placement: Corner, Back
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1903
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available
- Bedroom 2: First Floor
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: First Floor
- Master Bedroom Description: Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior Features
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior: Brick
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Assigned
- Parking: Off-Street, Deeded
- Parking Spaces: 1
Utilities
- Heat Zones: 1
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Condominium Name: Lowe School Condominium Trust
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
- Association Pool: No
- Management: Professional - Off Site
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- No Units: 16
- Unit Building: 104
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 12, 2019
Closed on
Aug 18, 2019
Sold by
Brenner Eric and Brenner Sara R
Bought by
118 & 23 & 33 Met Ave Inc
Seller's Agent
Bill Jagher
Realty Executives Boston West
Buyer's Agent
Scott Lutz
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.45%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$194,924
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 16, 2018
Sold by
Brenner Eric and Brenner Leonard
Bought by
Brenner Eric and Brenner Sara R
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 4, 2014
Closed on
Sep 3, 2014
Sold by
Cayton-Hodges Gabrielle
Bought by
Brenner Leonard and Brenner Eric
Seller's Agent
Oriana Van Daele
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bill Jagher
Realty Executives Boston West
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$489,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$391,200
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 2004
Sold by
Keeler Benjamin D and Keeler Margaret S
Bought by
Cayton Gabrielle
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 1999
Sold by
Klebe Skott C and Counts-Klebe Margaret
Bought by
Keeler Benjamin D and Keeler Margaret S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 1995
Sold by
Kmit Natalie M
Bought by
Klebe Skott C and Counts Margaret L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 7, 1990
Sold by
Rees James
Bought by
Kmit Natalie M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
9.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $700,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $489,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $425,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $230,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $132,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $135,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $435,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $430,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $391,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $332,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $230,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $215,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $99,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $105,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $108,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2019 08/27/19 | Sold | $700,000 | +3.0% | $721 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2019 07/01/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/25/2019 06/25/19 | Price Changed | $679,900 | -2.9% | $700 / Sq Ft |
| 06/17/2019 06/17/19 | Price Changed | $699,900 | -3.5% | $721 / Sq Ft |
| 06/12/2019 06/12/19 | For Sale | $725,000 | +48.3% | $747 / Sq Ft |
| 09/03/2014 09/03/14 | Sold | $489,000 | 0.0% | $504 / Sq Ft |
| 08/04/2014 08/04/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/19/2014 07/19/14 | Off Market | $489,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/08/2014 07/08/14 | Price Changed | $489,000 | -2.0% | $504 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2014 06/04/14 | For Sale | $499,000 | 0.0% | $514 / Sq Ft |
| 01/28/2014 01/28/14 | Rented | $2,600 | -3.7% | -- |
| 12/29/2013 12/29/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/05/2013 12/05/13 | For Rent | $2,700 | +3.8% | -- |
| 04/05/2013 04/05/13 | Rented | $2,600 | -3.7% | -- |
| 03/06/2013 03/06/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/27/2013 02/27/13 | For Rent | $2,700 | +8.0% | -- |
| 03/08/2012 03/08/12 | Rented | $2,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 03/08/2012 03/08/12 | For Rent | $2,500 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,467 | $684,400 | $0 | $684,400 |
| 2024 | $6,907 | $656,600 | $0 | $656,600 |
| 2023 | $6,746 | $652,400 | $0 | $652,400 |
| 2022 | $6,514 | $639,900 | $0 | $639,900 |
| 2021 | $6,521 | $639,900 | $0 | $639,900 |
| 2020 | $6,331 | $627,500 | $0 | $627,500 |
| 2019 | $6,184 | $574,700 | $0 | $574,700 |
| 2018 | $6,027 | $532,900 | $0 | $532,900 |
| 2017 | $5,760 | $493,600 | $0 | $493,600 |
| 2016 | $5,537 | $441,900 | $0 | $441,900 |
| 2015 | $5,350 | $424,300 | $0 | $424,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Bill Jagher
Realty Executives
(508) 879-0660
30 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Scott Lutz
Keller Williams Realty
-
O
Seller's Agent in 2014
Oriana Van Daele
Compass
(617) 642-1838
-
L
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Linda Krantz
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71692826
APN: SOME-000020-B000000-000035-000104
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