$397,500
SOLD JUL 30, 2020

78 Glenville Ave Unit 8 Allston, MA 02134

Commonwealth Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
674 Sq Ft
653 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$590 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2020

Charming, light, and airy 2 bed-1 bath condo centrally located in Allston village. Easy access to campuses, downtown Boston, Cambridge, T-stops, local restaurants and shops, but still tucked away from all the hustle and bustle on a quiet street. Gorgeous, newly-sanded hardwood throughout with tiled kitchen and bathroom. Public areas are freshly renovated in this classic brick building. Laundry in the building. Extra storage. This unit is a great opportunity for first-time buyers or investors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

January Checkovich

Peter Gee Associates Listed on: 06/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Freeman

Around Town Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,611

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Additional Features

  • Basement

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,611

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Commission: 2.50
  • Seller Agency: 2.50
  • Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 621.66
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 8
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Front
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1935

Interior Features

  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB5918
  • Main So: BB9826
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 674.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Stone/Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Heating: Central Heat

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • HOA Fees: 615.36
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 318600.00
  • Page: 210
  • Zoning: res.

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3387.50
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1209156

Multi Family

  • No Units: 16
  • No Units Owner Occ: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2020
Closed on
Jul 16, 2020
Sold by
Hujahn Llc
Bought by
Evans Kathryn A
Seller's Agent
January Checkovich
Peter Gee Associates
Buyer's Agent
Beth Freeman
Around Town Real Estate
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$397,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,500
-5.13%
Current Estimated Value
$457,770

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,270
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2014
Sold by
Hu Lain Y
Bought by
Hujahn Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2003
Sold by
Tang May Wah
Bought by
Roach Regina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1994
Sold by
Rtc
Bought by
Tang Mun-Wah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1992
Sold by
Cox Dorothy
Bought by
Zewdie Altaye Dawit and Zewdie Altaye

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Interest Rate
8.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $397,500 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed $215,000 --
Deed $42,000 --
Deed $215,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $37,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $193,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $193,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2020 12/01/20 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
11/01/2020 11/01/20 Price Changed $1,900 -2.3% $3 / Sq Ft
10/18/2020 10/18/20 Price Changed $1,945 -0.3% $3 / Sq Ft
08/16/2020 08/16/20 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Sold $397,500 -5.1% $590 / Sq Ft
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2020 06/15/20 For Sale $419,000 0.0% $622 / Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Rented $2,400 +9.1% --
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Under Contract -- -- --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Price Changed $2,200 +4.8% $3 / Sq Ft
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Price Changed $2,100 -8.7% $3 / Sq Ft
06/14/2019 06/14/19 For Rent $2,300 0.0% --
01/31/2013 01/31/13 Sold $250,500 +6.2% $372 / Sq Ft
01/07/2013 01/07/13 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2013 01/04/13 For Sale $235,900 -- $350 / 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 $4,611 $398,200 $0 $398,200
2024 $4,190 $384,400 $0 $384,400
2023 $4,128 $384,400 $0 $384,400
2022 $3,946 $362,700 $0 $362,700
2021 $3,685 $345,400 $0 $345,400
2020 $3,364 $318,600 $0 $318,600
2019 $3,293 $312,400 $0 $312,400
2018 $3,061 $292,100 $0 $292,100
2017 $2,865 $270,500 $0 $270,500
2016 $2,730 $248,200 $0 $248,200
2015 $2,771 $228,800 $0 $228,800
2014 $2,615 $207,900 $0 $207,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72674172

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-001042-000016