$1,205,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2019

87 Highland Rd Unit 2 Somerville, MA 02144

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,890 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$638 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Lexington Park

About This Home

As of August 2019

Bright and airy renovated 3 bed 2.5 bath top floor, bi-level condo located on an exceptional side street nestled between Davis Sq, Red Line, Ball Sq, Powderhouse Park, and the soon to be Green Line! Boasting a sleek chef's kitchen with marbled counters, high-end cabinetry, Thermador stainless steel appliances, range hood with a rustic slate back-splash and large breakfast bar. First floor level offers a spacious office perfect for working from home with access to a front porch ready for you to enjoy your morning coffee! 3 bedrooms & custom laundry closet are located on one level ideal for an active family. Spa like Master suite with glass door tiled shower, free-standing luxurious soaking tub & walk-in custom closet & large 2nd bedroom with a cozy gas fireplace. Architectural features include original wood floors, stained glass, high ceilings, crown moldings & built in hutch. Amenities include a/c, in-unit w/d, Minuteman Bike path and exclusive garage with 2 off-street parking spaces.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Brainard

Compass Listed on: 07/10/2019

Compass

Co-Listed By

Alex Georgeady

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Holden Lewis

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,083

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,890 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Garden
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:27 B:H L:21 U:2,4964818

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include electricity, insurance, reserve funds
  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,083

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Office
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Disposal,Microwave,Washer,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,Range Hood,Range - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 210
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 210
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 285
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Area: 195
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Area: 225
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 156
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Area: 154
  • Living Area: 1890
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 595.24
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 637.57
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Assigned, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: No Management

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Insurance, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:27 B:H L:21 U:2,4964818
  • Zoning: RA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • LOT SIZE: 3520
  • PAGE: 72
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7083
  • Tax Book Number: 66556

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2019
Closed on
Aug 13, 2019
Sold by
Reiner Thomas and Loporto Angela
Bought by
Jahn Eric and Jahn Lara
Seller's Agent
Patti Brainard
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Holden Lewis
Compass
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
7.11%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,376,156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,156
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.32%
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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 $1,205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,020,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $114,000 Balloon
Closed $964,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $738,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Sold $1,205,000 +7.1% $638 / Sq Ft
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2019 07/10/19 For Sale $1,125,000 +21.9% $595 / Sq Ft
12/18/2015 12/18/15 Sold $923,000 -0.7% $488 / Sq Ft
10/14/2015 10/14/15 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2015 09/22/15 For Sale $929,900 -- $491 / 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 $13,597 $1,246,300 $0 $1,246,300
2024 $12,748 $1,211,800 $0 $1,211,800
2023 $12,370 $1,196,300 $0 $1,196,300
2022 $11,727 $1,152,000 $0 $1,152,000
2021 $11,490 $1,127,600 $0 $1,127,600
2020 $9,766 $967,900 $0 $967,900
2019 $10,098 $938,500 $0 $938,500
2018 $9,951 $879,800 $0 $879,800
2017 $9,930 $850,900 $0 $850,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72531843

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME M:27 B:H L:21 U:2