NOT LISTED FOR SALE

850 Commonwealth Ave Newton Center, MA 02459

Newton Centre Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,914,000 - $2,341,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,956 Sq Ft
$709/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2012

Last sale price $960,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 118% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,948/month

44 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2012

Newton Center. Pristine center entrance brick Colonial in much desired Mason Rice school district. Nine bright and spacious rooms include a nicely updated kitchen, dining room with French doors leading to porch, living room with wood burning fireplace, first floor family room, and 5 bedrooms including a master suite. Finished 3rd floor is perfect for teen suite or au-pair. Windows replaced in 2009. Beautifully landscaped yard with patio, sprinkler system and fence. 2 car garage

Last Listed By

Kathy Krongel

Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 01/11/2012

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,891

Year Built

1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Insulation: Mixed, Spray Foam
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Walk-up Attic
  • Basement: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 10X12
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 13X12
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 10X12
  • Bedroom 5: Third Floor, 15X17
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 16X12
  • Living Room: First Floor, 13X25
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 12X16
  • Master Bedroom Description: Full Bath, Hard Wood Floor
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 16X12
  • Family Room: First Floor, 10X20

Exterior Features

  • Frontage: 90
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Gutters, Prof. Landscape, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2012
Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Killinger David R and Killinger Melissa A
Bought by
Swint Robert E and Swint Diane
Seller's Agent
Kathy Krongel
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Rothstein
Hammond Residential Real Estate
List Price
$979,000
Sold Price
$960,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.94%
Total Days on Market
44
Current Estimated Value
$2,096,541

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,136,541
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$768,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2007
Sold by
Rombauer Donna J and Rombauer Robert B
Bought by
Killinger David R and Killinger Melissa A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1996
Sold by
Litel Katherine
Bought by
Rombauer Robert B and Rombauer Donna J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1994
Sold by
Est Jigger Dorothy H and Jigger Stephen H
Bought by
Litel Katherine

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Swint Robert E $960,000 --
Killinger David R $890,000 --
Rombauer Robert B $457,500 --
Litel Katherine $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Swint Robert E $484,000
Open Heraiki Emile $1,000,000
Closed Swint Robert E $732,500
Closed Swint Robert E $768,000
Previous Owner Litel Katherine $670,000
Previous Owner Litel Katherine $675,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Sold $960,000 -1.9% $325 / Sq Ft
02/24/2012 02/24/12 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2012 01/11/12 For Sale $979,000 -- $331 / 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 $15,891 $1,621,500 $1,128,500 $493,000
2024 $15,365 $1,574,300 $1,095,600 $478,700
2023 $14,567 $1,430,900 $837,100 $593,800
2022 $13,938 $1,324,900 $775,100 $549,800
2021 $13,449 $1,249,900 $731,200 $518,700
2020 $13,049 $1,249,900 $731,200 $518,700
2019 $12,681 $1,213,500 $709,900 $503,600
2018 $10,838 $1,001,700 $640,000 $361,700
2017 $10,508 $945,000 $603,800 $341,200
2016 $10,051 $883,200 $564,300 $318,900
2015 $9,583 $825,400 $527,400 $298,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kathy Krongel

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    (617) 962-7544

    1 Total Sale

    Kathy Krongel
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  • Michael Rothstein

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Michael Rothstein

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    (617) 470-3165

    3 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Michael Rothstein
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71326263

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000064-000021-000002

Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton Center 02459 Newton Centre

850 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Center, MA

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This home is located at 850 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Center, MA 02459 since 11 January 2012 and is currently estimated at $2,096,541, approximately $709 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 850 Commonwealth Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Mason Rice Elementary School, Charles E Brown Middle School, and Newton North High School.

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