NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $572,025 - $727,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
766 Sq Ft
1910 Built

Last Sold August 26, 2015

Last sale price $519,000 $678 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,861/month

50 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2015

Stunning, sun-splashed 1 bed, 1 bath penthouse unit, located in a historic building just steps from Washington Square! Watch the seasons change across the Brookline hills, and relax to spectacular sunsets right from your living room windows! Enjoy the unusually quiet benefits of penthouse living, in your own personal city oasis. Graceful, stylish, architecturally arched living room windows and skylights bring in the warmth and cheer of natural sunlight, throughout the unit all year long. Only .25 to the shops, bars and restaurants Washington Square has to offer, and .1 miles to the grocery store, add to make this a remarkable location! .Already on the doorstep to Boston, this unit is a short walk to both Green C and D lines, making commuting a dream! Need parking? Nearby rented and transferable parking space is available with this unit for only $150 a month. This distinctive, regal and historic building is extremely well run. Charm, location, sunshine....this one truly has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Oren Malka

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 07/07/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy Tsai

Boston Heritage Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,554

Year Built

1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Kitchen: 10X7
  • Living Room: 19X14
  • Master Bedroom: 18X18

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Rented
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • No Units: 5
  • Optional Fee: 150.00
  • Unit Building: 4

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: B:225 L:0013 S:0004

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2015
Closed on
Aug 26, 2015
Sold by
Laplante Robert
Bought by
Liu Li-Kai
Seller's Agent
Oren Malka
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Andy Tsai
Boston Heritage Realty, LLC
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$519,000
Premium/Discount to List
$69,100
15.36%
Current Estimated Value
$645,256

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,256
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.14%
Original Mortgage
$319,000
Outstanding Balance
$242,503
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$402,753

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2007
Sold by
Miller Debra L
Bought by
Laplante Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,064
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2005
Sold by
Kelley Kristen
Bought by
Miller Debra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1998
Sold by
Herzog William J and Herzog Joan H
Bought by
Kelley Kristen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1994
Sold by
Ward Laurence F
Bought by
Herzog Joan H and Herzog William J
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Liu Li-Kai $519,000 --
Laplante Robert $318,580 --
Miller Debra L $346,000 --
Kelley Kristen $150,000 --
Herzog Joan H $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Liu Li-Kai $319,000
Previous Owner Herzog Joan H $247,500
Previous Owner Laplante Robert $254,064
Previous Owner Laplante Robert $31,758
Previous Owner Miller Debra L $206,000
Previous Owner Herzog Joan H $130,000
Previous Owner Herzog Joan H $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/26/2015 08/26/15 Sold $519,000 0.0% $678 / Sq Ft
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Off Market $519,000 -- --
07/07/2015 07/07/15 For Sale $449,900 -- $587 / 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 $5,554 $562,700 $0 $562,700
2024 $5,390 $551,700 $0 $551,700
2023 $5,393 $540,900 $0 $540,900
2022 $5,404 $530,300 $0 $530,300
2021 $5,145 $525,000 $0 $525,000
2020 $4,913 $519,900 $0 $519,900
2019 $4,639 $495,100 $0 $495,100
2018 $4,385 $463,500 $0 $463,500
2017 $4,240 $429,200 $0 $429,200
2016 $3,934 $377,500 $0 $377,500
2015 $3,664 $343,100 $0 $343,100
2014 $3,622 $318,000 $0 $318,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71868861

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BROO-000225-000013-000004