261 Highland Ave Unit 3 Somerville, MA 02143
2
Beds
1
Bath
937
Sq Ft
1900
Built
About This Home
As of May 2022A perfect union of location and convenience! Sun-filled 2-bedroom condo home, 15 minute walk to Davis and Porter Squares. Bright, open, airy, plenty of room to breathe. Well laid out space, gas cooking, one bedroom faces Highland Ave, another bedroom faces back of the building. Full size dining room makes it easy to entertain. Many recent updates: NEW roof, NEW water heater and NEW boiler. Well managed association with high owner occupancy, stable condo fee and sizable reserve. Pet friendly. Extra storage in the basement. Near bike path, many public transport options, restaurants, shops. Walk everywhere.
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$6,407
Year Built
1900
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 2
- Unit Placement: Middle
- Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
- Other Agent: 1.00
- Lead Paint: Unknown
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1900
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Energy: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 10X11
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor, 5X7
- Kitchen: Second Floor, 14X9
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: Second Floor, 13X11
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 11X11
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: Second Floor, 12X11
- No Living Levels: 1
Exterior Features
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Brick, Stone
Garage/Parking
- Parking: On Street Permit
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Cooling: Window AC
- Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Water: City/Town Water
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee Includes: Electric, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Reserve Funds
- Management: Owner Association
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
- No Units: 8
- Unit Building: 3
Fee Information
- Fee Interval: Monthly
Lot Info
- Zoning: res.
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 2, 2016
Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Gertner Leo K
Bought by
Parsons Andrew
Seller's Agent
Katya Pitts
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Herbert
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$478,000
Premium/Discount to List
$39,000
8.88%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$244,886
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$382,400
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 2009
Sold by
Carey Matthew and Brown Corey
Bought by
Gertner Leo K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,400
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 3, 2006
Sold by
Laurel Heights Realty
Bought by
Brown Corey and Carey Matthew
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $478,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $286,750 | -- | |
| Deed | $265,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $382,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $225,807 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $229,400 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $212,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $34,750 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2022 05/09/22 | Sold | $640,000 | +13.3% | $683 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2022 04/04/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/30/2022 03/30/22 | For Sale | $565,000 | 0.0% | $603 / Sq Ft |
| 11/18/2017 11/18/17 | Rented | $1,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 11/17/2017 11/17/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/14/2017 11/14/17 | Price Changed | $1,900 | -5.0% | $2 / Sq Ft |
| 11/13/2017 11/13/17 | Price Changed | $2,000 | -4.8% | $2 / Sq Ft |
| 11/06/2017 11/06/17 | Price Changed | $2,100 | -8.7% | $2 / Sq Ft |
| 10/17/2017 10/17/17 | For Rent | $2,300 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/11/2016 04/11/16 | Sold | $478,000 | +8.9% | $510 / Sq Ft |
| 03/09/2016 03/09/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/02/2016 03/02/16 | For Sale | $439,000 | -- | $469 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,407 | $587,300 | $0 | $587,300 |
| 2024 | $6,178 | $587,300 | $0 | $587,300 |
| 2023 | $5,271 | $509,800 | $0 | $509,800 |
| 2022 | $4,953 | $486,500 | $0 | $486,500 |
| 2021 | $4,799 | $471,000 | $0 | $471,000 |
| 2020 | $4,708 | $466,600 | $0 | $466,600 |
| 2019 | $4,496 | $417,800 | $0 | $417,800 |
| 2018 | $4,657 | $411,800 | $0 | $411,800 |
| 2017 | $3,472 | $297,500 | $0 | $297,500 |
| 2016 | $3,680 | $293,700 | $0 | $293,700 |
| 2015 | $3,359 | $266,400 | $0 | $266,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
K
Seller's Agent in 2022
KatyaPitts &Team
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 643-0430
2 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
L
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Lisandro Pitta
Leading Edge Real Estate
(978) 332-1727
1 in this area
7 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Team Lillian Montalto
Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
(978) 815-6301
2 in this area
1,007 Total Sales
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2017
Susan Doig | Sarah Herbert Team
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Sarah Herbert
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
(617) 587-0100
27 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2016
Katya Pitts
Leading Edge Real Estate
(617) 335-8552
1 in this area
42 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71966946
APN: SOME-000034-E000000-000055-000261-3
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