NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Homer St Newton Center, MA 02459

Newton Centre Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,650,030 - $1,763,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
$754/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2013

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

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,089/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 Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Kafkas

Bill Kafkas RE Listed on: 02/04/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Kafkas

Bill Kafkas RE Listed on: 02/04/2013

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%
Current Estimated Value
$1,691,258

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$843,258
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
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
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

    18 Total Sales

    Bill Kafkas
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Map

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

This home is located at 281 Homer St, Newton Center, MA 02459 since 04 February 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,691,258, approximately $753 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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