NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,031,257 - $1,228,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,464 Sq Ft
$762/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2017

Last sale price $722,000 $493 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,976/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Custom Closet System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cabot Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of November 2017

This delightful 1928 Cotswold-style cottage will make you feel you are home from the moment you walk in the door. Measuring 1,464sf, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers many charming details. A living room with oversize fireplace, bay windows and a built-in welcome you home. Large dining room also has a picture window and built-in. Heated sunroom off the dining room makes for a serene office with a picture window overlooking the side yard. An extra room on the 2nd floor can be used as additional closet for master bedroom or to expand bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout. All those large Harvey windows let the sunshine stream in for a warm and inviting feeling. Fully insulatedi in 2015. The hilltop 5,944 sq. ft. lot has a fenced-in back yard and a driveway that can accommodate 3 cars. Super convenient location - Newtonville T-stop, shops, restaurant and supermarket are all 7/10 miles away. Newton Corner Bus stop and Farlow Park are approximately 1/2 mile away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Lane

Michelle Lane Real Estate Listed on: 09/20/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Marti Lopez

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,014

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned SR2

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,464 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Cabot Elementary School
  • Day Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 682892

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,014

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 99
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 88
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 140
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 165
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 96
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Area: 216
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1464
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 497.95
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 493.17
  • MAIN SO: AN6527

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Frontage Length: 128
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 682892
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 5944
  • PAGE: 64

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6013.7
  • Tax Book Number: 56092

MLS Schools

  • High School: North
  • Elementary School: Cabot
  • Middle Or Junior School: Day

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2022
Sold by
Drolsbaugh Justin and Drolsbaugh Michelle
Bought by
Drolsbaugh Ft
Total Days on Market
18
Current Estimated Value
$1,116,064

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2017
Closed on
Nov 17, 2017
Sold by
Pierce Jason R and Oliver Amelia J
Bought by
Drolsbaugh Justin and Drolsbaugh Michelle
Seller's Agent
Michelle Lane
Michelle Lane Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marti Lopez
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$722,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-3.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.93%
Original Mortgage
$613,700
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2010
Sold by
Smith Gay
Bought by
Oliver Amelia J and Pierce Jason R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$394,150
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2005
Sold by
Ma Chih Show and Ma Lotus Z
Bought by
Smith Gay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,650
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2001
Sold by
Beigel James M and Beigel Sonya A
Bought by
Ma Lotus Z

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1999
Sold by
Akeley John F
Bought by
Beigel James M and Beigel Sonya A
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
Drolsbaugh Ft -- None Available
Drolsbaugh Justin $722,000 --
Oliver Amelia J $493,500 --
Smith Gay $598,000 --
Ma Lotus Z $402,000 --
Beigel James M $288,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Drilsbaugh Justin $75,000
Previous Owner Drolsbaugh Justin $596,500
Previous Owner Drolsbaugh Justin $613,700
Previous Owner Pierce Jason R $362,000
Previous Owner Pierce Jason R $379,000
Previous Owner Oliver Amelia J $394,150
Previous Owner Akeley John F $50,000
Previous Owner Smith Ay $120,000
Previous Owner Smith Gay $359,650
Previous Owner Ma Chih Show $270,000
Previous Owner Akeley John F $275,000
Previous Owner Ma Lotus Z $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2017 11/17/17 Sold $722,000 -1.0% $493 / Sq Ft
10/08/2017 10/08/17 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2017 10/04/17 Price Changed $729,000 -2.7% $498 / Sq Ft
09/20/2017 09/20/17 For Sale $749,000 -- $512 / 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 $8,527 $870,100 $0 $0
2024 $8,245 $0 $0 $0
2023 $7,749 $761,200 $699,800 $61,400
2022 $7,414 $704,800 $648,000 $56,800
2021 $2,815 $664,900 $611,300 $53,600
2020 $6,942 $664,900 $611,300 $53,600
2019 $6,745 $645,500 $593,500 $52,000
2018 $2,480 $573,200 $536,100 $37,100
2017 $6,014 $540,800 $505,800 $35,000
2016 $5,751 $505,400 $472,700 $32,700
2015 $5,483 $472,300 $441,800 $30,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72231826

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000012-000022-000001