$1,220,000
SOLD AUG 23, 2022

221 Beacon St Unit 5 Somerville, MA 02143

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,762 Sq Ft
$641/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$692 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near public transit
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2022

Seller says SELL! Imagine living in a desirable neighborhood, perfectly situated to enjoy all the amenities of both Somerville and Cambridge in this young, beautifully maintained townhouse - a private oasis right in the heart of the city and only a short walk to Porter and Harvard Squares. Entertain to your heart’s content in the open concept kitchen/dining area with granite counters, SS appliances, breakfast bar, cherry cabinetry, and gas cooking. Cozy up with the gas fireplace in the open concept living room or step out to a private patio for summertime fun. Retreat to your private, treetop paradise in the third level primary suite with a large walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, and spa-like bathroom with dual sinks, Jacuzzi tub, and a tiled shower. Everything you need is only steps away including bus routes, the Red Line, a bike lane, Star Market, coffee shops, and more. 2 underground parking spots in the building’s heated garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Fleming

MA Properties Listed on: 06/23/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Anita Chen

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,483

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $641 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,762 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Choice Of 8 Elementary And Middle School
  • Somerville High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:45 B:G L:18 U:5,4771942

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 8 Units

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,483

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$641 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Back,Courtyard)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heaterless, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 192
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Slider
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 323
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 135
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Area: 266
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1762
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6342
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 624.29
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 692.4
  • MAIN SO: BB6013

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting, Garden, Professional Landscaping
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Off Street, Deeded, Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee: 640.6
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:45 B:G L:18 U:5,4771942
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 295
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12483
  • Tax Book Number: 54201

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Somerville Hs
  • Elementary School: Choice Of 8
  • Middle Or Junior School: Choice Of 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2010
Sold by
Bellacasa Dev Llc
Bought by
Carlson Kenneth E and Carlson Barbara L
Current Estimated Value
$1,412,832

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
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
Deed $685,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $560,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $215,400 No Value Available
Closed $248,000 No Value Available
Closed $285,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/24/2022 10/24/22 Sold $1,260,000 -1.9% $715 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2022 09/15/22 For Sale $1,285,000 +5.3% $729 / Sq Ft
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Sold $1,220,000 +10.9% $692 / Sq Ft
07/19/2022 07/19/22 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2022 07/15/22 Price Changed $1,100,000 -8.3% $624 / Sq Ft
06/29/2022 06/29/22 Price Changed $1,200,000 -11.1% $681 / Sq Ft
06/23/2022 06/23/22 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $766 / 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 $13,181 $1,208,200 $0 $1,208,200
2024 $12,265 $1,165,900 $0 $1,165,900
2023 $13,280 $1,284,300 $0 $1,284,300
2022 $12,483 $1,226,200 $0 $1,226,200
2021 $11,974 $1,175,100 $0 $1,175,100
2020 $11,247 $1,114,700 $0 $1,114,700
2019 $11,269 $1,047,300 $0 $1,047,300
2018 $10,903 $964,000 $0 $964,000
2017 $10,034 $859,800 $0 $859,800
2016 $9,608 $766,800 $0 $766,800
2015 $9,195 $729,200 $0 $729,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73003075

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000045-G000000-000018-000005