NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 Morrison Ave Unit 105 Somerville, MA 02144

Estimated Value: $754,000 - $945,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
970 Sq Ft
1903 Built

Last Sold August 01, 2019

Last sale price $695,000 $716 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,393/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Davis Station
  • 3-minute walk to Kenney Park
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2019

Grand loft space in the renovated former Lowe School. This unit is housed in the rear wing, set back far from the street, with no one above or below. Soaring 11' ceilings, massive 8' windows, and exposed brick walls define the space. The living room spans over 21 feet. Master bedroom is oversized. Second bedroom is skylit. Plenty of closets and storage areas will keep the loft concept tidy. The school house sits high above a tree-lined street in the heart of Davis Square. Includes one off-street parking space.

Last Listed By

Currier, Lane & Young

Compass Listed on: 06/26/2019

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,575

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Basement

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,575

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise, Low-Rise, Brownstone, Loft
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 700.00
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 105
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Corner, Back
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1903

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • Other Room 1: Name: Other
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: AC1102
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 970.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 395.83
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 583100.00
  • Page: 296
  • Zoning: RA

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6352.13
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 749828

Multi Family

  • No Units: 16
  • No Units Owner Occ: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2019
Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Huang Austin V
Bought by
Lemke Todd W and Lemke Sheila P
Seller's Agent
Currier, Lane & Young
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Team Jen and Lynn
Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.36%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$850,632

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,632
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.53%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$442,536
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$408,096

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2005
Sold by
Miles Donald D and Miles Mary L
Bought by
Huang Austin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1997
Sold by
Tafoya Francis P and Tafoya Andree V
Bought by
Miles Donald D and Miles Mary L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lemke Todd W $695,000 --
Huang Austin $410,000 --
Miles Donald D $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lemke Todd W $500,000
Previous Owner Chappelka Scott R $110,000
Previous Owner Chappelka Scott R $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Sold $695,000 +2.4% $716 / Sq Ft
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2019 06/26/19 For Sale $679,000 -- $700 / 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 $7,575 $694,300 $0 $694,300
2024 $7,008 $666,200 $0 $666,200
2023 $6,844 $661,900 $0 $661,900
2022 $6,610 $649,300 $0 $649,300
2021 $6,616 $649,300 $0 $649,300
2020 $6,423 $636,600 $0 $636,600
2019 $6,274 $583,100 $0 $583,100
2018 $6,115 $540,700 $0 $540,700
2017 $5,844 $500,800 $0 $500,800
2016 $5,623 $448,800 $0 $448,800
2015 $5,142 $407,800 $0 $407,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72525629

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000020-B000000-000035-000105