$325,000
SOLD NOV 30, 2015

20 Leicester St Unit 2 Brighton, MA 02135

Brighton Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
856 Sq Ft
$264/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$380 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jogging Path
  • Property is near public transit
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 5-minute walk to Public Grounds

About This Home

As of November 2015

Charming, high, first floor condominium with garage parking in Brighton Center steps to shops and restaurants and hospitals. This oversized 1 bedroom has sunny and airy living room with lots of detail and ornamental windows, spacious bedroom and updated bath. Eat-in kitchen is perfect for entertaining with lots of space and countertops, a brand new stainless steel refrigerator, and leads to your private deck. Unit has extra storage and common front and back yard. Great location with upcoming $500m Boston Landing development nearby. Unit is a VA approved condo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Miro Fitkova

Fitkova Realty Group Listed on: 08/28/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Reader

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,998

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

HOA Fees

  • $264 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 856 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2202452004,1216580

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Leicester Street Condominiums Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,998

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$264 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Area: 856
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB3382
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 391.36
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 379.67
  • MAIN SO: BB5522

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 264.44
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2202452004,1216580
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2998.44
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2017
Sold by
Fong Francis and Woo Pauline
Bought by
Woo Fong T
Current Estimated Value
$530,390

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2015
Closed on
Nov 30, 2015
Sold by
Ong Fonda
Bought by
Fong Francis and Woo Pauline
Seller's Agent
Ashley Reader
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jason Schuster
Proper Realty Group
Sold Price
$1,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2009
Sold by
Dechristopher Darby K and Dechristopher Anthony T
Bought by
Ong Fonda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,912
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1999
Sold by
Tonneson Jennifer J
Bought by
Neuman Allison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,600
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1995
Sold by
Timers Rt
Bought by
Tonneson Jennifer J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
7.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1994
Sold by
Laliberte David M
Bought by
Marquis Sharren T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,600
Interest Rate
8.74%
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
Warranty Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $325,000 --
Deed $263,000 --
Deed $124,500 --
Deed $80,000 --
Deed $67,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $227,219 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $235,912 VA
Previous Owner $99,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $76,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $53,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2024 06/19/24 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
05/24/2024 05/24/24 For Rent $2,400 +20.0% --
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Under Contract -- -- --
06/28/2021 06/28/21 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
07/01/2018 07/01/18 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/24/2018 06/24/18 For Rent $2,000 +2.6% --
07/01/2017 07/01/17 Rented $1,950 +2.6% --
06/20/2017 06/20/17 Under Contract -- -- --
06/12/2017 06/12/17 For Rent $1,900 +5.6% --
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Under Contract -- -- --
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Price Changed $1,800 -2.7% $2 / Sq Ft
12/01/2015 12/01/15 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $325,000 -3.0% $380 / Sq Ft
10/12/2015 10/12/15 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Price Changed $335,000 -4.0% $391 / Sq Ft
08/27/2015 08/27/15 For Sale $349,000 -- $408 / 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 $4,534 $391,500 $0 $391,500
2024 $4,134 $379,300 $0 $379,300
2023 $4,074 $379,300 $0 $379,300
2022 $3,931 $361,300 $0 $361,300
2021 $3,779 $354,200 $0 $354,200
2020 $3,642 $344,900 $0 $344,900
2019 $3,496 $331,700 $0 $331,700
2018 $3,326 $317,400 $0 $317,400
2017 $3,112 $293,900 $0 $293,900
2016 $3,079 $279,900 $0 $279,900
2015 $2,998 $247,600 $0 $247,600
2014 $2,829 $224,900 $0 $224,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71895828

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000022-002452-000004