$430,000
SOLD JUL 22, 2019

34 Orchard Ave Unit 2 Newton, MA 02465

West Newton Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,360 Sq Ft
$130/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$316 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • French Doors
  • 5-minute walk to Davis Playground
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of July 2019

Price Adjustment~Opportunity Knocks! West Newton Condo ~ Walk to Train & SQ. Yes it needs updating but what a GREAT LOCATION ! Solid and sophisticated with hardwood floors, gumwood beams & woodwork. Across the front is a fireplaced living room ,French doors close off the office/ sunroom at one end. The eat- in kitchen w/gas cooking & breakfast nook, although original is quite large, as is the Dining room . The 3 good-sized bedrooms & bath (re-done 2014) are located at the rear of the home overlooking the backyard common area. There are decks on either side of the unit, morning coffee or evening cocktails - you decide! Unit 2 has plenty of storage both in the attic & basement..+ the garage under makes a perfect bike or winter sports car storage! New Roof was done prior to Condo conversion. Parking,Yard, Nice treelined Neighborhood Come see for Yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Taylor

N. B. Taylor & Co. Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Dino Confalone

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,758

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $130 per month

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • French Doors
  • Range
  • Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,758

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$130 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Restrictions: Smoking - In Common Areas, Smoking - In Units
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 356.54
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1928

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, French Doors, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X13, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 10X13, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X9, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 7
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X13, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X14, Flooring - Vinyl, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 20X12, Fireplace, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
  • Basement: Y
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 7X12, Flooring - Hardwood
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB3230
  • Main So: BB5918
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1360.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Shingles
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 130.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Landscaping
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Schools

  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • Middle School: F.A.Day
  • High School: N.N.H.S.

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 381.00
  • Page: 399
  • Zoning: SR3

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3982.50
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 687175

Multi Family

  • No Units: 2
  • No Units Owner Occ: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2019
Closed on
Jul 15, 2019
Sold by
Stgermain Clara A Est and Stgermain
Bought by
Kk 34 Orchard Ave Llc
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Taylor
N. B. Taylor & Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dino Confalone
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-13.98%
Total Days on Market
40
Current Estimated Value
$733,808

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$303,808
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $430,000 --
Personal Reps Deed $430,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $640,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $340,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/22/2022 02/22/22 Rented -- -- --
12/31/2021 12/31/21 For Rent $3,000 +5.3% --
05/01/2020 05/01/20 Rented $2,850 +1.8% --
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Under Contract -- -- --
11/18/2019 11/18/19 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Sold $430,000 -11.3% $316 / Sq Ft
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2019 06/04/19 Price Changed $484,900 -3.0% $357 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 For Sale $499,900 -- $368 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $4,758 $485,500 $0 $485,500
2024 $4,601 $471,400 $0 $471,400
2023 $4,448 $436,900 $0 $436,900
2022 $4,377 $416,100 $0 $416,100
2021 $4,223 $392,500 $0 $392,500
2020 $4,098 $392,500 $0 $392,500
2019 $3,982 $381,100 $0 $381,100
2018 $3,734 $345,100 $0 $345,100
2017 $3,621 $325,600 $0 $325,600
2016 $3,463 $304,300 $0 $304,300
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72497963

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000031-000018-000004A