NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Homer St Newton Center, MA 02459

Newton Centre Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,606,000 - $1,834,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
$756/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2013

Last sale price $848,000 $378 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,516/month

105 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2013

Spacious and bright 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Newton Center Colonial. Side by side living room with high ceiling and a brick fireplace open to a 4 season sun room, plus 3 seasons porch. Open foyer with turn staircase. Formal dining room plus eat-in kitchen. Hardwood floors and natural wood doors. Garage, 4 car driveway, nice back yard for a cook out. Close to transportation, Library Houses of Worship. Available for immediate occupancy. Open House, Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 2:00PM to3:30pm

Last Listed By

Bill Kafkas

Bill Kafkas RE Listed on: 02/04/2013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,355

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 13X13
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 12X16
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 10X11
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Basement
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 12X17
  • Laundry Room: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor, 16X22
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 14X15
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 15X15
  • Family Room: First Floor, 16X9

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2013
Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
Galanis Athan and Galanis Dorothy C
Bought by
Le Yi and Gong Haiyun
Seller's Agent
Bill Kafkas
Bill Kafkas RE
Buyer's Agent
Bill Kafkas
Bill Kafkas RE
List Price
$919,900
Sold Price
$848,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$71,900
-7.82%
Total Days on Market
105
Current Estimated Value
$1,695,982

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$847,982
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
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
Le Yi $848,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Le Yi $384,000
Closed Le Yi $392,000
Closed Le Yi $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $848,000 -2.5% $378 / Sq Ft
05/20/2013 05/20/13 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2013 04/28/13 Price Changed $869,900 -2.9% $388 / Sq Ft
03/14/2013 03/14/13 Price Changed $895,900 -2.6% $399 / Sq Ft
02/04/2013 02/04/13 For Sale $919,900 -- $410 / 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 $13,355 $1,362,800 $1,103,400 $259,400
2024 $12,913 $1,323,100 $1,071,300 $251,800
2023 $12,249 $1,203,200 $810,100 $393,100
2022 $11,720 $1,114,100 $750,100 $364,000
2021 $11,309 $1,051,000 $707,600 $343,400
2020 $10,972 $1,051,000 $707,600 $343,400
2019 $10,663 $1,020,400 $687,000 $333,400
2018 $10,050 $928,800 $619,100 $309,700
2017 $9,743 $876,200 $584,100 $292,100
2016 $9,319 $818,900 $545,900 $273,000
2015 $8,885 $765,300 $510,200 $255,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Bill Kafkas

    Bill Kafkas RE

    (978) 470-1999

    19 Total Sales

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71478957

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000064-000012-000016

Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton Center 02459 Newton Centre

281 Homer St, Newton Center, MA

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This home is located at 281 Homer St, Newton Center, MA 02459 since 04 February 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,695,982, approximately $755 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 281 Homer St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Mason Rice Elementary School, Charles E Brown Middle School, and Newton North High School.

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