$462,000
SOLD NOV 19, 2018 RENTED JUL 4, 2025

227 Coolidge Ave Unit PHA Watertown, MA 02472

East Watertown Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
916 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$504 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • No Units Above
  • Deck
  • Medical Services
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of November 2018

The view of the Charles River and Boston skyline from the balcony, AND your EXCLUSIVE AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK of this wonderful 2 BR, 1 BA penthouse is breathtaking! The spacious, south-facing open plan living/dining/kitchen area captures sunshine all day, and is excellent for entertaining while over-looking the river. This condo features hardwd floors throughout, a galley kitchen with maple cabinets, a sweet brkfst bar with quartz counters--with ample room for cooking and dining. A large closet with double bi-fold doors accents the hallway leading to two good-sized bedrooms overlooking historic Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In unit laundry, 2 car parking. Live in Super. This convenient east Watertown location is just across the Cambridge line, within minutes of Harvard Sq.,close to the new Arsenal Yards mixed use develpmt, which includes housing, a 30,000 sq ft.specialty grocer, cinema, fab. restaurants and boutique stores.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Denman Group

Compass Listed on: 09/27/2018

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Kerr

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. License #449591103

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,770

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • No Units Above

Interior Spaces

  • 916 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 855703

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 59 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Waterridge Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,770

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Living Area: 916
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: an6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 512.01
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 504.37
  • MAIN SO: AN2314

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 650.48
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: PHA

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 855703
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 9999

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5770
  • Tax Book Number: 9999

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 59
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 38

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2018
Closed on
Nov 19, 2018
Sold by
Ra Nt
Bought by
Zayac Joel and Timmins Benjamin J
Seller's Agent
The Denman Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Katie Kerr
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$462,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.49%
Current Estimated Value
$574,161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$112,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%
Original Mortgage
$369,600
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2007
Sold by
Abrams Ralph N
Bought by
Ra Nt and Abrams Ralph N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2003
Sold by
Grot Boris
Bought by
Abrams Ralph N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2001
Sold by
Belson Craig
Bought by
Grot Boris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
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 $462,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $320,000 --
Deed $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $370,700 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $369,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $45,940 No Value Available
Previous Owner $256,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $204,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/04/2025 07/04/25 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Price Changed $3,200 -5.9% $3 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Rent $3,400 +17.2% --
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Under Contract -- -- --
01/16/2024 01/16/24 Price Changed $2,900 -3.3% $3 / Sq Ft
12/04/2023 12/04/23 For Rent $3,000 +15.4% --
04/17/2019 04/17/19 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Rent $2,600 0.0% --
11/19/2018 11/19/18 Sold $462,000 -1.5% $504 / Sq Ft
10/11/2018 10/11/18 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2018 09/27/18 For Sale $469,000 -- $512 / 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 $5,641 $483,000 $0 $483,000
2024 $6,402 $547,200 $0 $547,200
2023 $6,385 $470,200 $0 $470,200
2022 $5,937 $448,100 $0 $448,100
2021 $5,868 $479,000 $0 $479,000
2020 $5,815 $479,000 $0 $479,000
2019 $6,158 $478,100 $0 $478,100
2018 $5,771 $428,400 $0 $428,400
2017 $4,768 $343,300 $0 $343,300
2016 $4,696 $343,300 $0 $343,300
2015 $4,703 $312,900 $0 $312,900
2014 $4,181 $279,500 $0 $279,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72402156

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WATE-001401-000029C-001027