NOT LISTED FOR SALE

243 Willow Ave Somerville, MA 02144

Ball Square Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,447,000 - $2,029,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
3,142 Sq Ft
$560/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2020

Last sale price $1,540,000 $490 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,681/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Garden

About This Home

As of December 2020

A classic Philadelphia-style two family on lovely Willow Avenue in Ball Square. The owners of this beautiful home have shown great respect for the original character of this property making improvements with this in mind. Around the corner from the coming Ball Square GLX T-stop, you are near Powderhouse Park, Davis Square, Tufts University, the Bike Path and easy access to Route 93. Unit 1: living room, dining room, updated kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bath, beautiful wood floors, back porch. Unit 2: wonderful original detail, beautiful wood floors, custom eat-in maple kitchen, master bedroom with cathedral ceilings + 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central air, w/d hookup. Front & back porches. A lovely landscaped backyard & 3 car tandem parking completes the package. Updated systems & many improvements. Enjoy Ball Square - Ball Square Fine Wines & Liquors, Lyndell's Bakery, Sounds Bites & Kelly's Dinner. Property will be delivered vacant. Perfect for first time buyers & investors. A gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ferle Bramson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 10/14/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Team Jen and Lynn

Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,257

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,257

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-family
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 475.81
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Levels: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Year Built: 1907

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Total Flrs: 3
  • No Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Brs: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fbh: 3
  • No Rooms: 12
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Exterior Access
  • Main Lo: AN6181
  • Main So: AC1102
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3142.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Fiber Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden Area
  • Foundation: Fieldstone, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling Units: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1180300.00
  • Acre: 0.08
  • Lot Size: 3360.00
  • Page: 504
  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows

Multi Family

  • Heat Units: 2
  • Total Levels: 4
  • Total Rms: 12
  • No Units: 2
  • Mf Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8754.42
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 750952
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2021
Sold by
Berkowitz Bethany and Livingston Jason
Bought by
Berkowitz Bethany K and Livingston Jason
Current Estimated Value
$1,758,951

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,215,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,122,204
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$625,124

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2020
Closed on
Nov 24, 2020
Sold by
Rossetti John L and Baker-Williams Jeffrey
Bought by
Berkowitz Bethany and Livingston Jason
Seller's Agent
Ferle Bramson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Team Jen and Lynn
Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
3.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,232,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2013
Sold by
Rossetti John L
Bought by
Rossetti John L and Williams Jeffrey B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1996
Sold by
Warren Peter G and Warren Mary T
Bought by
Rossetti John L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,000
Interest Rate
8.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1987
Sold by
Stevens John F
Bought by
Warren Peter G
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
Berkowitz Bethany K -- None Available
Berkowitz Bethany K -- None Available
Berkowitz Bethany $1,540,000 None Available
Rossetti John L -- --
Rossetti John L -- --
Rossetti John L $253,000 --
Rossetti John L $253,000 --
Warren Peter G $258,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berkowitz Bethany K $1,215,000
Closed Berkowitz Bethany K $1,215,000
Previous Owner Berkowitz Bethany $1,232,000
Previous Owner Rossetti John L $300,000
Previous Owner Warren Peter G $190,700
Previous Owner Warren Peter G $173,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2020 12/02/20 Sold $1,540,000 +3.0% $490 / Sq Ft
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2020 10/20/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -2.9% $476 / Sq Ft
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Off Market $1,540,000 -- --
10/14/2020 10/14/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $476 / 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 $16,257 $1,490,100 $687,800 $802,300
2024 $15,524 $1,475,700 $687,800 $787,900
2023 $14,699 $1,421,600 $687,800 $733,800
2022 $13,847 $1,360,200 $655,000 $705,200
2021 $12,068 $1,184,300 $650,300 $534,000
2020 $11,909 $1,180,300 $650,700 $529,600
2019 $11,257 $1,046,200 $592,300 $453,900
2018 $10,374 $917,200 $538,500 $378,700
2017 $10,175 $871,900 $508,000 $363,900
2016 $9,835 $784,900 $453,600 $331,300
2015 $9,425 $747,400 $419,000 $328,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ferle Bramson

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Ferle Bramson
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  • Team Jen and Lynn

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Team Jen and Lynn

    Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.

    (617) 216-5244

    4 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Team Jen and Lynn
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72743148

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000027-K000000-000035

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville 02144 Ball Square

243 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA

This home is located at 243 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 since 14 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,758,951, approximately $559 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 243 Willow Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Somerville High School and St. Clement Elementary School.

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