$2,500,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2016
5 Beds
6 Baths
7,145 Sq Ft
1.14 Acres

Recently Sold

$350 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2016

Incredible opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind Bauhaus-style 1947 home designed by noted architect David Abrahams. Set on a 1+ acre of land originally part of the Bishop Estate on the incredible The Ledges Road, this estate is a half mile to Newton Centre and mins. from Chestnut Hill. Built from granite blocks, this home has over 13 spacious rooms including a central hall leading to a living room, dining room, kitchen, rec area and oversized indoor pool. The second and third floors boast over 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Renovation plans by award-winning builder, Cutting Edge Homes, can be customized to the taste of any buyer to create a completely unique modern masterpiece (renderings forthcoming) OR bring your own builder and create your dream home from scratch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Genser

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline Listed on: 06/06/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Last Buyer's Agent

Kennedy Lynch Gold Team

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,225

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 13
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Wood, Marble
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 17X14
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 17X12
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 16X12
  • Bedroom 5: Second Floor, 13X11
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 23X16
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor, 27X23
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 25X15
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 21X14
  • Family Room: First Floor, 17X14
  • Oth1 Room Name: Foyer
  • Oth1 Dimen: 21X14
  • Oth2 Room Name: Sitting Room
  • Oth2 Dimen: 14X14
  • Oth3 Room Name: Sun Room
  • Oth3 Dimen: 24X15
  • Oth4 Dimen: 60X30
  • Oth5 Room Name: Play Room
  • Oth5 Dimen: 27X15

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction: Stone/Concrete
  • Exterior: Stone, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 4
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mason Rice
  • Middle School: Brown
  • High School: Newton South

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: S:61 B:021 L:0003
  • Zoning: SR1

Multi Family

  • Foundation: 00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2016
Closed on
Sep 8, 2016
Sold by
30 Ledges Llc
Bought by
Kim Andrew H and Choi Jo E
Seller's Agent
Jamie Genser
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Buyer's Agent
Kennedy Lynch Gold Team
Hammond Residential Real Estate
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-9.09%
Current Estimated Value
$4,684,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,184,343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$2,125,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,722,834
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$2,961,509

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
30 Ledges Llc
Bought by
Ross Joshua H and Ross Sara L

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
Dec 30, 2015
Sold by
Berkovich Leonid and Berkovich Alla
Bought by
30 Ledges Llc
Seller's Agent
Roman Reznikov
Castles Unlimited®
Buyer's Agent
Roman Reznikov
Castles Unlimited®
List Price
$3,599,000
Sold Price
$3,262,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$336,500
-9.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 1990
Sold by
Mayer Exors R L
Bought by
Zero Three T
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $2,500,000 --
Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $200,000 --
Not Resolvable $3,262,500 --
Deed $1,160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 Balloon
Open $2,125,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2016 09/08/16 Sold $2,500,000 -9.1% $350 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $2,750,000 -15.7% $385 / Sq Ft
12/30/2015 12/30/15 Sold $3,262,500 -6.8% $321 / Sq Ft
11/19/2015 11/19/15 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2015 09/24/15 Price Changed $3,499,000 -2.8% $345 / Sq Ft
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $3,599,000 0.0% $355 / Sq Ft
03/14/2015 03/14/15 Rented $16,500 +32.0% --
02/12/2015 02/12/15 Under Contract -- -- --
02/10/2015 02/10/15 For Rent $12,500 -- --
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 $37,225 $3,798,500 $2,139,900 $1,658,600
2024 $35,994 $3,687,900 $2,077,600 $1,610,300
2023 $34,963 $3,434,500 $1,654,600 $1,779,900
2022 $33,455 $3,180,100 $1,532,000 $1,648,100
2021 $32,281 $3,000,100 $1,445,300 $1,554,800
2020 $5,916 $3,000,100 $1,445,300 $1,554,800
2019 $5,688 $2,912,700 $1,403,200 $1,509,500
2018 $30,687 $2,836,100 $1,535,200 $1,300,900
2017 $4,877 $3,561,300 $1,658,200 $1,903,100
2016 $37,876 $3,328,300 $1,549,700 $1,778,600
2015 $36,114 $3,110,600 $1,448,300 $1,662,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72018060

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000061-000021-000003