40 Lake St Brighton, MA 02135
Brighton NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,974,000 - $2,832,000
8
Beds
4
Baths
4,801
Sq Ft
$522/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- 3-minute walk to Boston College Station
- Central Heating
- Wood Flooring
- Enclosed patio or porch
- 3-minute walk to Boyden Park
About This Home
As of December 2020Rarely available breathtaking grand mansion adjacent to Boston College on the Chestnut Hill line offers a unique opportunity to experience a fine estate home that has been owned and cherished by the same family for over 60 years. The home is replete with original details including walnut crown moldings and pocket doors, poplar and also white oak stair treads, handmade Norwegian brick, copper gutters and downspouts, and the finest quality Black Monson slate roof. Two additional accessory units, both will full kitchens and baths, offer multi-generational living with a separate entrance and address, or additional rental income. Recent updates include the main kitchen, many replacement windows, new patio and sprinklers, and newly refinished floors. Close proximity to Chandler Pond, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, and the Boston College T stop.Two driveways offer privacy and convenience; large direct-entry two-car garage under the house completes the offering.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 07/17/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,070
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- Landscaped Professionally
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Central Heating
- Radiator
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Water Holding Tank
- High Speed Internet
Additional Features
- Basement
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 17, 2020
Closed on
Dec 26, 2020
Sold by
Alford Lt
Bought by
Common Room Inc
Seller's Agent
Brenda vanderMerwe
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Steven Greenberg
Oak Realty
List Price
$2,499,000
Sold Price
$2,245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$254,000
-10.16%
Total Days on Market
123
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$262,350
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Room Inc | $2,245,000 | None Available | |
| Alford Lt | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2020 12/30/20 | Sold | $2,245,000 | -10.2% | $468 / Sq Ft |
| 11/17/2020 11/17/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/17/2020 07/17/20 | For Sale | $2,499,000 | -- | $521 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $25,070 | $2,164,900 | $499,600 | $1,665,300 |
| 2024 | $22,862 | $2,097,400 | $430,200 | $1,667,200 |
| 2023 | $20,688 | $1,926,300 | $413,600 | $1,512,700 |
| 2022 | $15,135 | $1,391,100 | $386,500 | $1,004,600 |
| 2021 | $14,424 | $1,351,800 | $386,500 | $965,300 |
| 2020 | $12,885 | $1,220,200 | $357,200 | $863,000 |
| 2019 | $11,906 | $1,129,600 | $291,600 | $838,000 |
| 2018 | $11,066 | $1,055,900 | $291,600 | $764,300 |
| 2017 | $11,182 | $1,055,900 | $291,600 | $764,300 |
| 2016 | $10,957 | $996,100 | $291,600 | $704,500 |
| 2015 | $10,306 | $851,000 | $255,700 | $595,300 |
| 2014 | $9,209 | $732,000 | $255,700 | $476,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brenda vanderMerwe
Seller's Agent in 2020
Brenda vanderMerwe
Hammond Residential Real Estate
(617) 388-7897
2 in this area
135 Total Sales
-
Steven Greenberg
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Steven Greenberg
Oak Realty
(508) 641-1222
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72693847
APN: BRIG-000000-000022-005602
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