$1,205,000
SOLD JAN 13, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,307 Sq Ft
7,815 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$522 Per Sq Ft

22% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2025

Charming Center Entrance Colonial in the Horace Mann neighborhood. Enjoy cozy nights by the fire in the spacious front to back living room. The three season porch feels like a tree house wrapped in a ribbon of windows. Versatile home office space drenched in color will become your favorite spot to work from. Host your next dinner party in the formal dining room complete with built-in cabinets or cook to your hearts content in the bright kitchen with stone countertops, double wall ovens, and a sunny eating area. Generously sized primary bedroom plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath round out the second floor.. The finished lower level offers flexible space with a fireplaced family room, bonus room perfect for overnight guests, and offers walk-out access to the backyard. Two-car garage, Central Air and NEW roof complete this home’s appeal. Ideally located near schools, Whole Foods, and commuter line—don’t miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alison Socha

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 11/06/2024

Leading Edge Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Kim Izzi

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Maguire

Leading Edge Real Estate

Leading Edge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,566

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,815 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Property is zoned URA

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Garrison Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,307 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Apply Elementary School
  • Mvmms Middle School
  • MHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:E13 P:0000077,660416

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,566

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Other, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wainscoting, Beadboard, Crown Molding, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Office, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 144
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 108
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 264
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 132
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 198
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula
  • Room Kitchen Area: 192
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 252
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting, Beadboard, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 80
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting, Beadboard, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 2307
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 429.09
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 522.32
  • MAIN SO: AN4643
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:E13 P:0000077,660416
  • Zoning: URA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7815
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 196
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9566
  • Tax Book Number: 01542

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Mhs
  • Elementary School: Apply
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mvmms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1987
Sold by
Norris Donald R
Bought by
Forsey Robert L
Current Estimated Value
$1,223,782
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
Deed $233,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,084,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $604,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $608,000 New Conventional
Closed $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $300,000 No Value Available
Closed $90,000 No Value Available
Closed $101,500 No Value Available
Closed $102,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Sold $1,205,000 +21.7% $522 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $989,900 +30.3% $429 / Sq Ft
04/19/2019 04/19/19 Sold $760,000 +1.3% $329 / Sq Ft
03/20/2019 03/20/19 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2019 03/12/19 For Sale $749,900 -- $325 / 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 $97 $975,200 $515,100 $460,100
2024 $9,566 $963,300 $515,100 $448,200
2023 $9,045 $868,000 $459,400 $408,600
2022 $8,730 $825,900 $431,600 $394,300
2021 $8,319 $759,700 $389,800 $369,900
2020 $8,398 $760,000 $389,800 $370,200
2019 $7,500 $693,800 $352,200 $341,600
2018 $7,498 $661,800 $320,200 $341,600
2017 $7,278 $616,800 $306,300 $310,500
2016 $6,964 $564,800 $292,400 $272,400
2015 $6,822 $526,400 $278,400 $248,000
2014 $6,806 $512,500 $264,500 $248,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73308377

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000013E-000000-000077