NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Clifton St Unit 2 Somerville, MA 02144

Estimated Value: $1,053,000 - $1,231,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,670 Sq Ft
$225/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 25, 2012

Last sale price $485,000 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,188/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • 5-minute walk to Kenney Park

About This Home

As of June 2012

Wonderful condo on quiet tree-lined side street just steps to Davis Square, Bike Path, & T. Gut rehabbed in '02, the flexible flr plan works well as 4-beds or 3-beds + family room. Features a large kitchen w/gas cooking, SS appliances & stone counters; also jacuzzi tub, in-unit laundry, front porch, central A/C, HW floors, lots of storage, 2 car prking & shared garden. Certified lead safe too! Great location close to T. Nothing to do, but move in & enjoy easy living in a grt part of town.

Last Listed By

Douglas Carson

Compass Listed on: 04/11/2012

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Fenced
  • Fruit Trees

HOA Fees

  • $225 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,670 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4587159

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance
  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,234

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$225 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 144
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 100
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 90
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 143
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 77
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 48
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 234
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 156
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Living Area: 1670
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: an6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 298.8
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 290.42
  • MAIN SO: AN3535

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 225
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4587159
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 515
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4234
  • Tax Book Number: 49750

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2012
Closed on
Jun 25, 2012
Sold by
Chandran Bala G and Balakrishnan Hamsa
Bought by
Piepgrass Amy M and Newman Richard I
Seller's Agent
Douglas Carson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John O'Neil
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.81%
Total Days on Market
19
Current Estimated Value
$1,104,461

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$619,461
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Outstanding Balance
$263,116
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$841,345

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2007
Sold by
Livezey Michelle E and Kahle Michelle L
Bought by
Chandran Bala G and Balakrishnan Hamsa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,600
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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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
Piepgrass Amy M $485,000 --
Chandran Bala G $444,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Piepgrass Amy M $388,000
Closed Piepgrass Amy M $48,500
Previous Owner Chandran Bala G $248,500
Previous Owner Chandran Bala G $249,600
Previous Owner Chandran Bala G $100,000
Previous Owner Chandran Bala G $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2012 06/25/12 Sold $485,000 -2.8% $290 / Sq Ft
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2012 04/11/12 For Sale $499,000 -- $299 / 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 $9,354 $857,400 $0 $857,400
2024 $8,840 $840,300 $0 $840,300
2023 $8,577 $829,500 $0 $829,500
2022 $8,128 $798,400 $0 $798,400
2021 $7,961 $781,300 $0 $781,300
2020 $7,633 $756,500 $0 $756,500
2019 $7,889 $733,200 $0 $733,200
2018 $7,691 $680,000 $0 $680,000
2017 $7,482 $641,100 $0 $641,100
2016 $7,572 $604,300 $0 $604,300
2015 $6,434 $510,200 $0 $510,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71365546

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000024-J000000-000003-000002