Benjamin Spunt
Benjamin Realty
(617) 849-9003
9 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,298,000 Price
5 Banks St Somerville, MA 02144
Porter Square NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,199,315
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,829
Sq Ft
4,792
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of April 2012Incredible location! This 1920's charmer is nestled on a side street across from Porter Sq./steps to Davis. Renovated & meticuilously maintained w/ spacious rooms & loads of closet space! Lovely period woodwork, fireplace w/orig. tile, crown mouldings. Newer eat in kitchen w/Thomasville cabinets/granite. Newer baths w/jacuz. & laundry. All new plumb., elec. service, windows/doors, rear decks, roof & heat syst. under 10 years. Gorgeous Ipe deck w/pergola & yard. Garage parking. Commuters dream!
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Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Year Built
1920
Lot Details
4,792 Sq Ft Lot
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 2
- Unit Placement: Upper
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1920
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Primary Bathroom: No
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, University
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Storm Doors, Prog. Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine
- Insulation: Partial, Mixed
- Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Whole House Fan
- Bedroom 2: Third Floor, 12X14
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 9X14
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor, 9X5
- Bathroom #2: Third Floor, 8X8
- Kitchen: Second Floor, 11X15
- Living Room: Second Floor, 12X14
- Master Bedroom: Third Floor, 13X17
- Master Bedroom Description: Skylight, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room: Second Floor, 12X14
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Aluminum
- Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Garden Area
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Deeded
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Cooling Zones: 1
- Heat Zones: 1
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Condominium Name: 3-5 Banks Street Condominum Association
- Association Fee Includes: Master Insurance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
- Management: Owner Association
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions (See Remarks)
- No Units: 2
- Unit Building: 2
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 25, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Outstanding Balance
$446,512
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$752,803
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 6, 2012
Closed on
Apr 26, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Burke
Burke Residential Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ken Sazama
Real Broker MA, LLC
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.67%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,500
Interest Rate
6.37%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Benjamin Spunt
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Barbara Wales
Barbara Wales
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-
Rachel Hillman Foy
Rachel Hillman Foy
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$1,625,000 Price
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Team Tom Truong
Team Tom Truong
eXp Realty LLC
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42 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$1,050,000 Price
-
Michelle Doyle
Michelle Doyle
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(978) 690-4362
51 Total Sales
1 in Porter Square
$625,000 Price
-
Minka vanBeuzekom
Minka vanBeuzekom
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 657-2667
54 Total Sales
2 in Porter Square
$920K - $1.4M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,175,000 | None Available | ||
| $670,000 | -- | ||
| $715,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $455,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $374,700 | ||
| Previous Owner | $465,000 | ||
| Closed | $327,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $324,000 | ||
| Closed | $325,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $214,500 | ||
| Closed | $490,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2012 04/27/12 | Sold | $670,000 | +1.7% | $366 / Sq Ft |
| 03/27/2012 03/27/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/06/2012 03/06/12 | For Sale | $659,000 | -- | $360 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $12,171 | $1,115,600 | $0 | $1,115,600 |
| 2024 | $11,504 | $1,093,500 | $0 | $1,093,500 |
| 2023 | $11,204 | $1,083,600 | $0 | $1,083,600 |
| 2022 | $10,622 | $1,043,400 | $0 | $1,043,400 |
| 2021 | $10,406 | $1,021,200 | $0 | $1,021,200 |
| 2020 | $9,978 | $988,900 | $0 | $988,900 |
| 2019 | $10,316 | $958,700 | $0 | $958,700 |
| 2018 | $10,079 | $891,200 | $0 | $891,200 |
| 2017 | $10,107 | $866,100 | $0 | $866,100 |
| 2016 | $9,647 | $769,900 | $0 | $769,900 |
| 2015 | $9,473 | $751,200 | $0 | $751,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jennifer Burke
Seller's Agent in 2012
Jennifer Burke
Burke Residential Properties
(781) 760-9178
2 Total Sales
-
Ken Sazama
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Ken Sazama
Real Broker MA, LLC
(617) 308-3678
42 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71347358
APN: SOME-30 B 22
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