NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 Forrester St Unit 1 Salem, MA 01970

Salem Common Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $454,000 - $473,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
940 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold December 01, 2015

Last sale price $245,000 $261 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,981/month

120 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2015

Come see the pride of ownership at this impeccable, stylish and spacious 5 room 2 bedroom condo just off Salem Common. Enjoy the spacious living room and dining room with beautiful hardwood floors, woodwork, french doors and crown moldings. Two generous size bedrooms with brand new carpet. You will enjoy cooking in the updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, stainless back-splash and custom pot rack. The stylish bath, parking, in-unit laundry and extra storage are some of the additional features you will value. Seconds to MBTA Commuter Rail, Ferry to Boston, shops, pubs and all of the excitement that downtown Salem has to offer. Pet Friendly! CONDO FEES PAID THRU THE END OF 2015!

Last Listed By

Janine Wuschke

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 06/15/2015

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,660

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Garden
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Park
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, French Doors
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 2
  • Unit Building: 1

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M:35 L:0437 S:801

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2018
Sold by
Forster Tess E
Bought by
Goldberg Benjamin M
Total Days on Market
120
Current Estimated Value
$465,415

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2015
Closed on
Dec 1, 2015
Sold by
Wuschke Danielle
Bought by
Forster Tess E
Seller's Agent
Janine Wuschke
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diane Maloney
Diane Maloney
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-7.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$232,750
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2002
Sold by
Konarski Ryszard and Konarski Maria
Bought by
Wuschke Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Goldberg Benjamin M $262,500 --
Forster Tess E $245,000 --
Wuschke Danielle $225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goldberg Benjamin M $209,000
Closed Goldberg Benjamin M $210,000
Previous Owner Forster Tess E $232,750
Previous Owner Wuschke Danielle $171,000
Previous Owner Wuschke Danielle $202,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2015 12/01/15 Sold $245,000 -1.8% $261 / Sq Ft
10/13/2015 10/13/15 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2015 10/09/15 Price Changed $249,500 -0.2% $265 / Sq Ft
09/08/2015 09/08/15 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $266 / Sq Ft
08/19/2015 08/19/15 Price Changed $259,800 0.0% $276 / Sq Ft
07/06/2015 07/06/15 Price Changed $259,900 -1.9% $276 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 For Sale $265,000 -- $282 / 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 $4,660 $410,900 $0 $410,900
2024 $4,559 $392,300 $0 $392,300
2023 $4,346 $347,400 $0 $347,400
2022 $4,221 $318,600 $0 $318,600
2021 $4,155 $301,100 $0 $301,100
2020 $4,069 $281,600 $0 $281,600
2019 $4,399 $291,300 $0 $291,300
2018 $4,086 $265,700 $0 $265,700
2017 $4,006 $252,600 $0 $252,600
2016 $3,791 $241,900 $0 $241,900
2015 $3,794 $231,200 $0 $231,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71857333

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000035-000000-000437-000801-000801