$309,000
SOLD OCT 1, 2020

198 Lafayette St Unit 1 Salem, MA 01970

South Salem Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
944 Sq Ft
8,233 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$327 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2020

Beautiful 2 bedroom, pet friendly condo with character, style and a very nice layout. The renovated kitchen features granite counter tops, lovely cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The large living room has hardwood floors and a beautiful window that provides plenty of light. The dining room has beautiful molding, hardwood floors and enough room for entertaining. The bathroom includes a tub and subway tiled shower, tiled floor and a pedestal sink. Both bedrooms have hardwoods floors and offer plenty of space. In unit laundry is the perfect compliment to the unit. The unit also has extra storage in the basement. Subject to seller finding and closing on suitable housing. Seller has signed p&s on a new property.LOW CONDO FEE WITH HEAT INCLUDED. Due to COVID, please find attached COVID disclosure and have buyers sign prior to showings. OH Sunday 8/23 2-3:00 by appointment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Crowley

Compass Listed on: 08/10/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Perrin

Brian J. Perrin Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,211

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Garden
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 327.33
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Corner, Garden
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1954

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Chair Rail, Decorative Molding
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Chair Rail, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB3227
  • Main So: AN3814
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 944.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Wood, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 250.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Master Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Owner Association

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: Gardner's Witch Condominium

Schools

  • High School: Salem

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 259000.00
  • Page: 101
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3742.55
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4644445

Multi Family

  • No Units: 4
  • No Units Owner Occ: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2020
Closed on
Sep 22, 2020
Sold by
Francis Sherry
Bought by
Cesareo Kathleen T and Cesareo Lawrence J
Seller's Agent
Tina Crowley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brian Perrin
Brian J. Perrin Real Estate
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$309,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-1.9%
Current Estimated Value
$435,084

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,084
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%
Original Mortgage
$247,200
Outstanding Balance
$222,341
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$219,586

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2017
Closed on
Jun 6, 2017
Sold by
Lassiter Kristine D
Bought by
Francis Sherry
Seller's Agent
Nicole Reid
Aluxety
Buyer's Agent
Tina Crowley
Compass
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
6.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2016
Sold by
Desroches Alison L
Bought by
Lassiter Kristine D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2011
Sold by
Desroches Alison L
Bought by
Lassiter Kristine D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2006
Sold by
Frisch Aser
Bought by
Desroches Alison L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $309,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $265,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $249,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $156,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $249,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Sold $309,000 0.0% $327 / Sq Ft
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Price Changed $309,000 -1.9% $327 / Sq Ft
08/10/2020 08/10/20 For Sale $315,000 +18.9% $334 / Sq Ft
06/05/2017 06/05/17 Sold $265,000 +6.0% $281 / Sq Ft
05/25/2017 05/25/17 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2017 05/17/17 For Sale $249,900 -- $265 / 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 $4,211 $371,300 $0 $371,300
2024 $4,155 $357,600 $0 $357,600
2023 $4,140 $330,900 $0 $330,900
2022 $3,967 $299,400 $0 $299,400
2021 $3,853 $279,200 $0 $279,200
2020 $3,743 $259,000 $0 $259,000
2019 $3,746 $248,100 $0 $248,100
2018 $3,511 $228,300 $0 $228,300
2017 $3,169 $199,800 $0 $199,800
2016 $2,999 $191,400 $0 $191,400
2015 $2,947 $179,600 $0 $179,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72707125

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000033-000000-000214-000801-000801