NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Columbus Ave Somerville, MA 02143

Prospect Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,104,000 - $1,367,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,906 Sq Ft
$673/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 24, 2024

Last sale price $1,150,000 $603 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,750/month

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Prospect Hill Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

This meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom single-family home in Somerville's historical Prospect Hill area offers a blend of charm and modern updates. Located steps from Union Square's amenities, it features vinyl siding, architectural roof shingles, and a ductless mini-split system throughout. The living room boasts French doors and hardwood floors, complemented by a formal dining room with original built-ins. Upstairs, a wood banister leads to three bedrooms and a retro-style full bathroom, with the primary bedroom offering a large walk-in closet. Inside, a spacious kitchen with solid wood cabinetry and Italian hexagon ceramic tile leads to a sunlit natural wood sunroom. The finished basement includes a 2nd kitchen, bathroom, and a side entrance leading the 2 car gated driveway, a garden with a mature peach tree. The Green Line trains, scenic Prospect Hill are just a quick walk away, with Harvard and MIT Universities close by, boasting a walkability score of 97.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Len Ferrari

Century 21 North East Listed on: 05/29/2024

Century 21 North East

Last Buyer's Agent

Hans Nagrath

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,865 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RA

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,906 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Argenziano Elementary School
  • Somerville Middle School
  • Somerville High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 759197

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,946

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Handicap Equipped
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Paper Based, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Living Area: 1906
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN4339
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 628.96
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 603.36
  • MAIN SO: AN2383
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass, Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 759197
  • Zoning: RA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2865
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 469
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10946
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Book Number: 47870
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Map Number: 81

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Somerville
  • Elementary School: Argenziano
  • Middle Or Junior School: Somerville

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2024
Closed on
Sep 24, 2024
Sold by
Stracqualursi John
Bought by
Yang Yoon H and Yang Manav Ipek
Seller's Agent
Len Ferrari
Century 21 North East
Buyer's Agent
Hans Nagrath
Compass
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-8%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$1,281,870

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$131,870
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.57%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$909,177
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$372,693

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2015
Sold by
Stracqualursi Anthony and Stracqualursi Paul
Bought by
Stracqualursi John

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2006
Sold by
Stracqualursi Nancy M and Stracqualursi Victor
Bought by
Stracqualursi Anthony and Stracqualursi John
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Yang Yoon H $1,150,000 None Available
Yang Yoon H $1,150,000 None Available
Stracqualursi John -- --
Stracqualursi Anthony -- --
Stracqualursi John -- --
Stracqualursi Anthony -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yang Yoon H $920,000
Closed Yang Yoon H $920,000
Previous Owner Stracqualursi Anthony $100,000
Previous Owner Stracqualursi Anthony $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Off Market $3,500 -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Sold $1,150,000 0.0% $603 / Sq Ft
08/06/2024 08/06/24 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2024 06/05/24 Price Changed $1,198,800 -4.1% $629 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $656 / 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 $11,670 $1,069,700 $549,700 $520,000
2024 $10,946 $1,040,500 $549,700 $490,800
2023 $10,298 $995,900 $549,700 $446,200
2022 $9,558 $938,900 $523,500 $415,400
2021 $8,984 $881,600 $498,500 $383,100
2020 $8,438 $836,300 $479,400 $356,900
2019 $8,260 $767,700 $416,900 $350,800
2018 $7,802 $689,800 $379,000 $310,800
2017 $7,350 $629,800 $357,500 $272,300
2016 $7,143 $570,100 $327,000 $243,100
2015 $7,069 $560,600 $325,200 $235,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Len Ferrari

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Len Ferrari

    Century 21 North East

    (781) 608-5008

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Len Ferrari
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  • Hans Nagrath

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Hans Nagrath

    Compass

    (646) 577-1294

    9 in this area

    152 Total Sales

    Hans Nagrath
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73244403

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000081-E000000-000002

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville 02143 Prospect Hill

20 Columbus Ave, Somerville, MA

This home is located at 20 Columbus Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 since 29 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,281,870, approximately $672 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 20 Columbus Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Somerville High School and Prospect Hill Academy Upper Elementary Campus.

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