$320,000
SOLD JUL 10, 2019

53 Chester Ave Unit 3 Waltham, MA 02453

South Side Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
828 Sq Ft
$130/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$386 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2022

Welcome to this charming third floor condo with style and character. You will feel like you have entered your own private retreat. Hardwood floors, skylights and a spacious loft make this a one of a kind home. The large living room leads out to your relaxing deck. Enjoy a nice cup of Joe and or an evening wine. A spacious office could also be used as a second bedroom. The basement holds a large storage room as well as your own washer & dryer. Plenty of off street assigned parking and a fabulous location that's close to it all..... Moody St, shops, restaurants, trains,bus, highway, etc. Showings at open house on Friday from 12:30 -2 and Saturday from 11:30-1:00

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike DelRose

Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont Listed on: 05/23/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Hays Noonan

RE/MAX On the Charles

Last Buyer's Agent

Abigail Jacobs

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,708

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

HOA Fees

  • $130 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System

Additional Features

  • Basement

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,708

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$130 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 409.42
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1970

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Third Floor, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 6
  • Dining Room: On Level: Third Floor, Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck
  • Kitchen: On Level: Third Floor, Flooring - Laminate
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: Third Floor, Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck
  • Basement: Y
  • Other Room 1: Name: Home Office, On Level: Third Floor, Flooring - Hardwood
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN4119
  • Main So: AN2314
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 828.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Electric
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, University
  • HOA Fees: 130.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association

Schools

  • High School: Waltham HS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 264000.00
  • Page: 208
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3342.24
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4864940

Multi Family

  • No Units: 3
  • No Units Owner Occ: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2019
Closed on
Jul 8, 2019
Sold by
Tibbetts Imogene and Harsip Herbert
Bought by
Kelly Daniel J
Seller's Agent
Mike DelRose
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Buyer's Agent
Abigail Jacobs
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-5.6%
Current Estimated Value
$484,265

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,265
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2018
Sold by
Carson S Tucker
Bought by
Marsit Matthew M and Marsit Aoi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
4.59%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $320,000 --
Deed $500,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $354,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $288,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $450,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $123,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Sold $394,000 -1.5% $476 / Sq Ft
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2022 05/24/22 For Sale $399,900 +25.0% $483 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Sold $320,000 -5.6% $386 / Sq Ft
05/26/2019 05/26/19 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2019 05/23/19 For Sale $339,000 -- $409 / 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 $3,708 $377,600 $0 $377,600
2024 $3,541 $367,300 $0 $367,300
2023 $3,220 $312,000 $0 $312,000
2022 $3,385 $303,900 $0 $303,900
2021 $3,501 $309,300 $0 $309,300
2020 $3,556 $297,600 $0 $297,600
2019 $3,342 $264,000 $0 $264,000
2018 $3,329 $264,000 $0 $264,000
2017 $3,316 $264,000 $0 $264,000
2016 $1,954 $159,600 $0 $159,600
2015 $2,069 $157,600 $0 $157,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72505762

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WALT-000077-000019-000004-000003