NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,236,000 - $1,524,391

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,735 Sq Ft
1904 Built

Last Sold May 15, 2020

Last sale price $1,035,000 $597 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,281/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to Porter Square Station

About This Home

As of May 2020

Where picturesque Avon Hill meets super-convenient Porter Square, this bright & crisp 2-BR 2-Bath condo offers an abundance of warmth & light. Gather friends and relax in your sun-washed living room surrounded by windows which afford sweeping views of your private garden oasis. The adjacent kitchen offers lots of space for sharing the joy of cooking and can be easily opened up to the living room to create a glorious entertaining space. At the heart of this home is a charming library/office with exposed brick and a handsome cast-iron fireplace cover. The two bedrooms are appealing: one is a master with ensuite bath and dressing room, while the second bedroom features bay windows and abundant closet space. Finished LL space connected to the unit is perfect for media or play room and there's additional unfinished storage. Close to playgrounds and green spaces, gyms, Red Line T, Porter Square shopping center, Fresh Pond Whole Foods, pubs, eateries, coffee shops and world-class universities

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Luther

Channing Real Estate Listed on: 03/26/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Dara Singleton

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,650

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Additional Features

  • Year Round Access
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Basement

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,650

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 575.22
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1904

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood Laminate
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Vent Hood
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: First Floor
  • No Rooms: 6
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Family Room: On Level: Basement
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 2
  • Main Lo: BB4044
  • Main So: AN0122
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1735.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio, Garden Area

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 276.10
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Water, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Owner Association

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 963300.00
  • Page: 336
  • Zoning: ?

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5687.90
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 412132

Multi Family

  • No Units: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2020
Closed on
May 7, 2020
Sold by
Helen C Dodson T
Bought by
Swartz Brian and Sparkes Carolyn E
Seller's Agent
Catherine Luther
Channing Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dara Singleton
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
$37,000
3.71%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$1,368,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$333,098
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Swartz Brian $1,035,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Helen C Dodson T $150,000
Previous Owner Helen C Dodson T $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2020 05/15/20 Sold $1,035,000 +3.7% $597 / Sq Ft
03/29/2020 03/29/20 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2020 03/26/20 For Sale $998,000 -- $575 / 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 $7,650 $1,204,800 $0 $1,204,800
2024 $7,209 $1,217,800 $0 $1,217,800
2023 $6,671 $1,138,400 $0 $1,138,400
2022 $6,652 $1,123,700 $0 $1,123,700
2021 $5,885 $1,005,900 $0 $1,005,900
2020 $5,539 $963,300 $0 $963,300
2019 $5,305 $893,100 $0 $893,100
2018 $5,612 $819,000 $0 $819,000
2017 $5,336 $822,200 $0 $822,200
2016 $5,296 $757,600 $0 $757,600
2015 $5,238 $669,800 $0 $669,800
2014 $5,151 $614,700 $0 $614,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72638162

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000177-000000-000037-000001