$635,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2016

8 Bay State Ave Unit 1 Somerville, MA 02144

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,252 Sq Ft
1905 Built

Recently Sold

$507 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2016

Spacious two-bedroom residence in Ball Square, offering easy access to Tufts University and Davis Square. Enter gracious front hall with period detail and French doors opening onto living room with gas fireplace and windowed pocket doors that lead to larger dining room with built-in china cabinet. Kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances features bonus bar countertop area. Generous pantry serves as private laundry room. Full bath and bedroom on main level. Master bedroom suite on second floor features walk-in closet with built-ins and master bath with shower. A highlight of this address is the very private landscaped common rear garden - a true urban oasis, ideal for summer entertaining. Other highlights of this home include 8'-6" ceiling height; private storage room on lower level; newer heating system; off-street parking for one car. Association is 100% owner-occupied.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Cherney

Compass Listed on: 06/16/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Emmanuel Paul

Redfin Corp.

Redfin Corp.

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,173

Year Built

1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1905

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Laundry Room: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor
  • Dining Room: First Floor
  • Oth1 Level: First Floor
  • No Living Levels: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Hot Water: Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Eight Bay State Avenue Condominium
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • No Units: 3
  • Unit Building: 1

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2016
Closed on
Sep 23, 2016
Sold by
Fagan Matthew
Bought by
Grein Matthew and Matthews Antoinette
Seller's Agent
Charles Cherney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Emmanuel Paul
Redfin Corp.
List Price
$658,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-3.5%
Current Estimated Value
$898,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,016
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$476,250
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2011
Sold by
Hendriks Bart S
Bought by
Fagan Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2005
Sold by
Ryan Michael and Connolly Nancy Kelly
Bought by
Hendriks Bart S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
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 $635,000 --
Warranty Deed $457,000 --
Warranty Deed $427,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $433,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $476,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $388,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $320,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $342,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/06/2018 11/06/18 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
10/29/2018 10/29/18 Price Changed $2,800 -3.4% $2 / Sq Ft
10/18/2018 10/18/18 Price Changed $2,900 -3.3% $2 / Sq Ft
10/09/2018 10/09/18 Price Changed $3,000 -3.2% $2 / Sq Ft
09/27/2018 09/27/18 Price Changed $3,100 -3.1% $2 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
09/23/2016 09/23/16 Sold $635,000 0.0% $507 / Sq Ft
07/25/2016 07/25/16 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2016 07/20/16 Price Changed $635,000 -3.5% $507 / Sq Ft
06/29/2016 06/29/16 For Sale $658,000 0.0% $526 / Sq Ft
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2016 06/16/16 For Sale $658,000 -- $526 / 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 $7,173 $657,500 $0 $657,500
2024 $6,780 $644,500 $0 $644,500
2023 $6,608 $639,100 $0 $639,100
2022 $6,265 $615,400 $0 $615,400
2021 $6,138 $602,400 $0 $602,400
2020 $5,888 $583,500 $0 $583,500
2019 $6,087 $565,700 $0 $565,700
2018 $7,025 $621,100 $0 $621,100
2017 $6,850 $587,000 $0 $587,000
2016 $6,176 $492,900 $0 $492,900
2015 $5,664 $449,200 $0 $449,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72024102

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000019-D000000-000019-000001