NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $707,000 - $751,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
959 Sq Ft
$386/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 20, 2023

Last sale price $735,000 $766 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $5,122/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • City View
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Quincy Street Open Space

About This Home

As of July 2023

“Diverse, vibrant, and artistic, Union Square is alive with activity seven days a week.” This sophisticated loft style condominium is in an 1894 Italianate, brick elevator building. It is a gloriously light filled, first floor corner unit with an open-plan living space, 11 foot ceiling height and elegant finishes including beautiful mahogany floors & five massive 8 foot tall windows. The oversized galley-kitchen has high-end stainless steel appliances, absolute-black honed granite countertops, cherry cabinetry and an enormous working island. An in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, and deeded parking are just a few of the additional features this spectacular unit offers. Located in the heart of Union Square, which is the, home of the renown Bow Street Market, and a fantastic Saturday Farmers Market, as well as the Fluff Festival, and the Union Square green line MBTA station. With a WalkScore of 98 and a BikeScore of 99 life couldn't be much more convenient than when you live here!

Last Listed By

Laura Palumbo-Hanson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/31/2023

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,032

Year Built

  • Built in 1874

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $386 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 959 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • City Views
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Range
  • ENERGY STAR Cooktop
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Argenziano Elementary School
  • Somerville High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Rain Gutters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 3/6 / C
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4561036

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 14 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Urbanica 50 Condominium Trust Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,032

Year Built

Built in 1874

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$386 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1874
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Disposal,Microwave,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer,Range - ENERGY STAR,Rangetop - ENERGY STAR,Oven - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heaterless, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Handicap Accessible, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Handicap Accessible, Low Flow Toilet, Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Handicap Accessible, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Handicap Accessible, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: N
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 959
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 709.07
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 766.42
  • MAIN SO: AN5803

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber, Other
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control, Hydro Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 386.47
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 6
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4561036
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 78
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7031.62
  • Tax Block: C
  • Tax Book Number: 67347
  • Tax Lot: 3/6
  • Tax Map Number: 74

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 14
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 10

MLS Schools

  • High School: Somerville H.S.
  • Elementary School: Argenziano

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2023
Closed on
Jul 20, 2023
Sold by
Fabbe Kristin E and Georgiou Andreas
Bought by
Zhou Xiaochen and Hu Yifan
Seller's Agent
Laura Palumbo-Hanson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Hua Jiang
StartPoint Realty
List Price
$680,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
8.09%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$738,425

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,425
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.26%
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Outstanding Balance
$426,614
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$311,811

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2008
Sold by
Ringland Barry
Bought by
Towsley Donald F and Towsley Kristal Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2005
Sold by
50 Bow St Rt and Zahedi
Bought by
Ringland Barry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,200
Interest Rate
5.81%
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
Zhou Xiaochen $735,000 None Available
Towsley Donald F $323,000 --
Ringland Barry $399,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhou Xiaochen $435,000
Previous Owner Fabbe Kristin E $40,000
Previous Owner Ringland Barry $319,200
Previous Owner Ringland Barry $59,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2023 07/20/23 Sold $735,000 +8.1% $766 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Sale $680,000 +9.3% $709 / Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Sold $622,000 +20.1% $649 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2016 04/27/16 For Sale $518,000 -- $540 / 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 $7,720 $707,600 $0 $707,600
2024 $7,290 $693,000 $0 $693,000
2023 $7,014 $678,300 $0 $678,300
2022 $6,548 $643,200 $0 $643,200
2021 $6,554 $643,200 $0 $643,200
2020 $6,116 $606,100 $0 $606,100
2019 $6,522 $606,100 $0 $606,100
2018 $6,254 $553,000 $0 $553,000
2017 $6,085 $521,400 $0 $521,400
2016 $6,087 $485,800 $0 $485,800
2015 $5,373 $426,100 $0 $426,100
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73118213

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000074-C000000-000003-000006