NOT LISTED FOR SALE

894 Commonwealth Ave Newton Center, MA 02459

Newton Centre Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,818,000 - $2,165,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$711/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 12, 2014

Last sale price $915,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 118% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,888/month

56 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2014

This classic and elegant colonial in the Mason-Rice School district is a true gem! A gracious foyer welcomes you into this four bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a granite kitchen, breakfast room, spacious living room with fireplace, traditional dining room, first floor family room and den. The generous floor plan is wonderful for entertaining and flows beautifully. Two extra rooms plus bath on third floor offers many flexible options. Enjoy the Boston Marathon from your front yard and park in the 2 car garage on the side street. Enjoy the outdoors from your screened in porch while grilling on the deck. Recent heating system. This wonderful home is close to houses of worship and 3 of Newton's popular villages. Don't miss the opportunity to make this home your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margie Gundersheim

Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors Listed on: 12/11/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Kampler

Classic Realty

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2013
Closed on
Mar 12, 2014
Sold by
Zalcman Renee B
Bought by
Fein Elana M and Korinow Doron E
Seller's Agent
Margie Gundersheim
Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Holly Kampler
Classic Realty
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-7.11%
Current Estimated Value
$1,990,651

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,075,651
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.30%
Original Mortgage
$814,350
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2008
Sold by
Zalcman Renee B
Bought by
Zalcman Lawrence C and Zalcman Renee B
Source: Public Records

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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
Fein Elana M $915,000 --
Zalcman Lawrence C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Korinow Doron E $400,000
Open Korinow Doron E $863,000
Closed Korinow Doron E $749,000
Closed Korinow Doron E $168,000
Closed Korinow Doron E $50,000
Closed Fein Elana M $814,350
Previous Owner Zalcman Renee B $220,000
Previous Owner Zalcman Renee B $99,999
Previous Owner Zalcman Renee B $225,000
Previous Owner Zalcman Lawrence C $60,000
Previous Owner Zalcman Renee B $235,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/12/2014 03/12/14 Sold $915,000 0.0% $327 / Sq Ft
02/05/2014 02/05/14 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Off Market $915,000 -- --
12/11/2013 12/11/13 For Sale $985,000 -- $352 / 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 $15,881 $1,620,500 $1,191,800 $428,700
2024 $15,355 $1,573,300 $1,157,100 $416,200
2023 $14,647 $1,438,800 $891,800 $547,000
2022 $14,015 $1,332,200 $825,700 $506,500
2021 $13,523 $1,256,800 $779,000 $477,800
2020 $11,759 $1,126,300 $779,000 $347,300
2019 $11,427 $1,093,500 $756,300 $337,200
2018 $10,895 $1,006,900 $678,000 $328,900
2017 $10,563 $949,900 $639,600 $310,300
2016 $10,103 $887,800 $597,800 $290,000
2015 $9,633 $829,700 $558,700 $271,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margie Gundersheim

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Margie Gundersheim

    Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

    (617) 645-4086

    2 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Margie Gundersheim
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Holly Kampler

    Classic Realty

    4 Total Sales

    Holly Kampler
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71615530

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000064-000009-000008

Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton Center 02459 Newton Centre

894 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Center, MA

This home is located at 894 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Center, MA 02459 since 11 December 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,990,651, approximately $710 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 894 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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