$780,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2014

31 James St Unit 2 Brookline, MA 02446

Coolidge Corner Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Recently Sold

$513 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2018

THE PRIME COOLIDGE CORNER LOCATION. 3BR. 2BA. FLOOR-THROUGH WITH 4 EXPOSURES. YOU WILL FIND SUCH A COMFORT IN THIS SUN DRENCHED SPACE. FIRE PLACED LIVING ROOM AND SEPARATE DINING ROOM. COOK'S KITCHEN WITH GRANITE, SS APPLIANCES, EXTENSIVE CABINETS, BREAKFAST NOOK AND A NICE VIEW! IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. DON'T FORGET ABOUT COMMON ROOF DECK AND ADDITIONAL STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Akiko Ghosh

Oyama Investments, Ltd. Listed on: 11/06/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Ho

Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,734

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Middle, Corner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor, 12X11
  • Bedroom 3: First Floor, 11X8
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 14X11
  • Living Room: First Floor, 18X15
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor, 12X12
  • Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 15X11

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Rented
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Coolidge Corner Condo at 27-31 James St.
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 10
  • Unit Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2018
Closed on
Aug 7, 2018
Sold by
Chu Xiao P and Xu Rong
Bought by
Caine Brendan and Cino Diana
Seller's Agent
Bernadine Tsung Megason
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Roach
Compass
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,115,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.36%
Total Days on Market
44
Current Estimated Value
$1,324,262

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$209,262
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$892,000
Outstanding Balance
$782,649
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$582,343

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2013
Closed on
Jan 15, 2014
Sold by
Chen Ft
Bought by
Chu Xiao P and Xu Rong
Seller's Agent
Akiko Ghosh
Oyama Investments, Ltd.
Buyer's Agent
Maria Ho
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
List Price
$805,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2001
Sold by
Sullivan Pamela J
Bought by
Chen Ft
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,115,000 --
Not Resolvable $780,000 --
Deed $495,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $892,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $33,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2018 08/07/18 Sold $1,115,000 +1.4% $734 / Sq Ft
06/26/2018 06/26/18 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2018 06/19/18 For Sale $1,100,000 +41.0% $724 / Sq Ft
01/15/2014 01/15/14 Sold $780,000 0.0% $513 / Sq Ft
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2013 12/03/13 Off Market $780,000 -- --
11/06/2013 11/06/13 For Sale $805,000 -- $530 / 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 $11,734 $1,188,900 $0 $1,188,900
2024 $11,387 $1,165,500 $0 $1,165,500
2023 $11,244 $1,127,800 $0 $1,127,800
2022 $11,267 $1,105,700 $0 $1,105,700
2021 $10,729 $1,094,800 $0 $1,094,800
2020 $10,244 $1,084,000 $0 $1,084,000
2019 $9,674 $1,032,400 $0 $1,032,400
2018 $8,944 $945,500 $0 $945,500
2017 $8,650 $875,500 $0 $875,500
2016 $8,293 $795,900 $0 $795,900
2015 $7,727 $723,500 $0 $723,500
2014 $7,544 $662,300 $0 $662,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bernadine Tsung Megason

    Compass

    (310) 562-3608

    4 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Bernadine Tsung Megason
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    John Sanzone

    Compass

  • Crystal Roach

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Crystal Roach

    Compass

    (508) 769-8838

    2 in this area

    240 Total Sales

    Crystal Roach
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  • Akiko Ghosh

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Akiko Ghosh

    Oyama Investments, Ltd.

    (617) 512-5401

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Akiko Ghosh
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Maria Ho

    Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

    (508) 596-9847

    11 Total Sales

    Maria Ho
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71605397

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BROO-000043-000019-000009

Massachusetts Norfolk County Brookline 02446 Coolidge Corner

31 James St Unit 2, Brookline, MA

This home is located at 31 James St Unit 2, Brookline, MA 02446 and is currently priced at $780,000, approximately $513 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 31 James St Unit 2 is a home located in Norfolk County with nearby schools including Florida Ruffin Ridley, Brookline High School, and St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary School.

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