$292,000
SOLD MAR 13, 2014

81 Columbus Ave Unit 1 Waltham, MA 02451

Bank Square Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
923 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$316 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Park

About This Home

As of June 2021

NEW CONDO RENOVATION in the NEW Charm Filled Brick "COLUMBIA CONDOMINIUMS" featuring NEW Granite Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances, Oversized Livingroom with Crown Moldings, New Designer Tile bath, In-unit Laundry, New Windows, Newly Refinished Hardwood Floors, New roof, New Central AC, New Heat & Hot Water, New Electrical, Private Porch, Yard, GARAGE, Scenic Downtown Views, and more! Just Steps from Main Street Shops, Restaurants, MBTA buses, and Commuter Rail.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hans Brings

Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham Listed on: 01/08/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Co-Listed By

Nancy Marston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Stein

Advisors Living - Boston

Advisors Living - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,440

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 923 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer Hookup

Schools

  • Plympton Elementary School
  • Kennedy Middle School
  • Waltham High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 835560

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance
  • 3 Units
  • Columbia Condominiums Community

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,440

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 130
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 144
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 209
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Area: 923
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: an6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 324.92
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 316.36
  • MAIN SO: BB9278

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 150
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 835560
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3

MLS Schools

  • High School: Waltham
  • Elementary School: Plympton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kennedy

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2021
Closed on
Jun 7, 2021
Sold by
Medai Veedus Llc
Bought by
Duddy-Kennedy Deirdre P
Seller's Agent
Deborah Stein
Advisors Living - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Hudson Santana
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.17%
Current Estimated Value
$561,811

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,811
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Outstanding Balance
$370,646
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$172,672

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2014
Closed on
Mar 13, 2014
Sold by
4 Winns Development Ll
Bought by
Medai Veedus Llc
Seller's Agent
Steve Foley
Foley & Soule Associates
Buyer's Agent
Steve Foley
Foley & Soule Associates
Sold Price
$1,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
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 $450,000 None Available
Deed $292,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $405,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $450,000 -2.2% $545 / Sq Ft
04/17/2021 04/17/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $460,000 0.0% $558 / Sq Ft
05/26/2015 05/26/15 Rented $1,995 0.0% --
04/26/2015 04/26/15 Under Contract -- -- --
04/23/2015 04/23/15 For Rent $1,995 +5.0% --
03/18/2014 03/18/14 Rented $1,900 -2.6% --
03/18/2014 03/18/14 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Sold $292,000 0.0% $316 / Sq Ft
03/05/2014 03/05/14 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2014 02/26/14 Off Market $292,000 -- --
01/08/2014 01/08/14 For Sale $299,900 -- $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 $4,440 $452,100 $0 $452,100
2024 $4,228 $438,600 $0 $438,600
2023 $4,393 $425,700 $0 $425,700
2022 $3,217 $288,800 $0 $288,800
2021 $3,095 $273,400 $0 $273,400
2020 $3,375 $282,400 $0 $282,400
2019 $3,499 $276,400 $0 $276,400
2018 $3,485 $276,400 $0 $276,400
2017 $3,472 $276,400 $0 $276,400
2016 $3,383 $276,400 $0 $276,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71620814

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WALT-000058-000006-000007-000001