55 Avalon Rd West Roxbury, MA 02132
West Roxbury Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,378
Sq Ft
4,792
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of July 2018Beautiful, sun filled c.1928 Colonial in prime Parkway location. Three bedrooms one and a half baths with period details including natural gumwood trim, wainscoting and hardwood floors throughout. Double french doors to living room and dining room with built-in lead to an open kitchen with breakfast bar. 3 season sun porch opens to deck overlooking level, landscaped, fenced yard. Master bedroom has cathedral ceiling, skylights and walk in closet. Walk-up attic plus 2 other good sized bedrooms with ample closets. Updates include 2013 Mitsubishi wall mounted air conditioners and new driveway, 2012 water heater, 2008 HardiePlank and new windows, 2007 roof and much more. Easy access to commuter rail, Rte.128, shopping, restaurants, and Longwood medical area. Move right in to this lovely home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Moira and Nancy
Coldwell Banker Realty - Dedham
Last Buyer's Agent
David Gold
Metro Realty Corp. License #449524916
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 2024
Sold by
Mccarthy Gerard J and Mccarthy Karen J
Bought by
Mccarthy Ft -2011 and Mccarthy M
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2018
Closed on
Jul 6, 2018
Sold by
Flinn-Roberts Robin M and Flinn-Roberts Carol E
Bought by
Mccarthy Gerard J and Mccarthy Karen J
Seller's Agent
Jan Crosby
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susan Flynn
The Delamere Flynn Group, LLC
List Price
$629,900
Sold Price
$658,275
Premium/Discount to List
$28,375
4.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.48%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 19, 2014
Closed on
Apr 22, 2014
Sold by
Jdc Rt
Bought by
Flinn-Roberts Robin M and Flinn-Roberts Carol E
Seller's Agent
Moira and Nancy
Coldwell Banker Realty - Dedham
Buyer's Agent
David Gold
Metro Realty Corp.
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$519,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$415,200
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 2008
Sold by
Rowe Deborah A and Cherson Jason H
Bought by
Rowe Deborah A and Cherson Jason H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 17, 2008
Sold by
Jdc Rt
Bought by
Rowe Deborah A and Cherson Jason H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,000
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 28, 1998
Sold by
Burke David J and Burke Tamara A
Bought by
Cherson Jason H and Rowe Deborah A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 1994
Sold by
Daley Robert E and Daley Christyne D
Bought by
Burke David J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 1987
Sold by
Meditz John
Bought by
Daley R E
Map
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$11,480
Year Built
1928
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1928
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
- Electric: 100 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Insulation: Full, Blown In
- Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic, French Doors
- Basement: Full
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 12X11
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 11X11
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor
- Bathroom #2: First Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 11X12
- Living Room: First Floor, 14X12
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 12X12
- Master Bedroom Description: Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: First Floor, 12X12
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
- Foundation: Granite
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Cooling Zones: 4
- Heat Zones: 1
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
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Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Not Resolvable | $658,275 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $519,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $251,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $165,700 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $251,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $165,700 | -- | |
| Deed | $186,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Closed End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $415,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $17,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2018 07/06/18 | Sold | $658,275 | +4.5% | $478 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2018 05/08/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2018 04/30/18 | For Sale | $629,900 | +21.4% | $457 / Sq Ft |
| 04/22/2014 04/22/14 | Sold | $519,000 | 0.0% | $377 / Sq Ft |
| 03/18/2014 03/18/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/03/2014 03/03/14 | Off Market | $519,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/19/2014 02/19/14 | For Sale | $519,000 | -- | $377 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
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 | $11,480 | $991,400 | $222,000 | $769,400 |
| 2024 | $10,907 | $1,000,600 | $223,900 | $776,700 |
| 2023 | $10,135 | $943,700 | $211,200 | $732,500 |
| 2022 | $9,334 | $857,900 | $192,000 | $665,900 |
| 2021 | $8,627 | $808,500 | $184,600 | $623,900 |
| 2020 | $7,428 | $703,400 | $168,700 | $534,700 |
| 2019 | $4,734 | $449,100 | $145,200 | $303,900 |
| 2018 | $4,526 | $431,900 | $145,200 | $286,700 |
| 2017 | $4,527 | $427,500 | $145,200 | $282,300 |
| 2016 | $4,395 | $399,500 | $145,200 | $254,300 |
| 2015 | $4,575 | $377,800 | $162,200 | $215,600 |
| 2014 | $4,484 | $356,400 | $162,200 | $194,200 |
Source: Public Records
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71634810
APN: WROX-000000-000020-007431
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