NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Bruce St Lawrence, MA 01841

Arlington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $546,562 - $631,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,627 Sq Ft
$227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2017

Last sale price $304,000 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,717/month

11 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2017

Large Victorian with 9 generous rooms, high ceilings, beautiful original moldings, hardwood floors and yet lots of updates; Renovated kitchen and bathrooms, vinyl siding and more. Once used as a multi family, possible to be converted back. Good size parking parking and yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Fermin

Century 21 North East Listed on: 03/10/2017

Century 21 North East

Last Buyer's Agent

Juan Marte

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty Methuen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty Methuen

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2017
Closed on
May 17, 2017
Sold by
Valentin Maria
Bought by
Espinal Dolores C and Espinal-Blanco Alberto
Seller's Agent
Michelle Fermin
Century 21 North East
Buyer's Agent
Juan Marte
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty Methuen
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$304,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
1.37%
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$595,141

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$291,141
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.56%
Original Mortgage
$298,493
Outstanding Balance
$252,146
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$337,812

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2008
Sold by
Novastar Mortgage Inc
Bought by
Valentin Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,697
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2002
Sold by
Velazquez Miguel and Velazquez Bertha
Bought by
Castillo Maria Aj

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,650
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1996
Sold by
Usa Va
Bought by
Velazquez Miguel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,738
Interest Rate
6.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Espinal Dolores C $304,000 --
Valentin Maria $150,000 --
Castillo Maria Aj $187,000 --
Velazquez Miguel $102,738 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Espinal Dolores C $298,493
Previous Owner Valentin Maria $148,697
Previous Owner Castillo Maria Aj $262,020
Previous Owner Castillo Maria A J $315,000
Previous Owner Castilo Maria A $247,000
Previous Owner Castillo Maria A $20,600
Previous Owner Velazquez Miguel $220,500
Previous Owner Velazquez Miguel $177,650
Previous Owner Velazquez Miguel $101,738
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2017 05/17/17 Sold $304,000 +1.4% $116 / Sq Ft
03/21/2017 03/21/17 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2017 03/10/17 For Sale $299,900 -- $114 / 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 $4,668 $530,500 $145,100 $385,400
2024 $4,129 $446,400 $107,300 $339,100
2023 $3,688 $363,000 $104,700 $258,300
2022 $3,932 $343,700 $104,700 $239,000
2021 $3,768 $307,100 $104,700 $202,400
2020 $3,685 $296,500 $94,100 $202,400
2019 $3,654 $267,100 $84,600 $182,500
2018 $3,203 $223,700 $72,800 $150,900
2017 $3,149 $205,300 $72,000 $133,300
2016 $2,798 $180,400 $52,500 $127,900
2015 $2,728 $180,400 $52,500 $127,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Fermin

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michelle Fermin

    Century 21 North East

    (978) 423-6545

    53 in this area

    1,130 Total Sales

    Michelle Fermin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Juan Marte

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty Methuen

    (978) 397-1995

    3 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Juan Marte
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72129468

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: LAWR-000111-000000-000016

Massachusetts Essex County Lawrence 01841 Arlington

228 Bruce St, Lawrence, MA

This home is located at 228 Bruce St, Lawrence, MA 01841 since 10 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $595,141, approximately $226 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 228 Bruce St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including School For Exceptional Studies, Leonard Middle School, and Esperanza Academy School of Hope.

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