NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,322,000 - $3,012,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,669 Sq Ft
$717/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2019

Last sale price $2,030,000 $553 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,509/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Mason Rice Elementary School Rated A+
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2019

Rarely available brick colonial with stunning curb appeal on highly desirable Commonwealth Avenue's carriage lane near Newton Centre. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home has generous room sizes and a lovely flow for comfortable living and entertaining. Home has been meticulously restored and cared for, including a newly renovated kitchen. Recent updates also include new copper gutters/downspouts and new wooden decking off of the master bedroom and kitchen. Finished lower level is ideal for play or gym. Truly a special home!

Last Listed By

Rachel Goldman

MGS Group Real Estate LTD Listed on: 09/11/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,182

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 8,276

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Range

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Deck
  • Property is zoned SR2
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:24 B:042 L:0006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,182

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 543.74
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Refrigerator - ENERGY STAR, Dryer - ENERGY STAR, Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Range - ENERGY STAR
  • No Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X18, Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 14X13, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 14X13, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 12X12, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 5: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X12, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Third Floor
  • No Rooms: 9
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X23, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Chair Rail
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 21X16, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X24, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Other Room 1: Name: Play Room, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 17X22
  • Other Room 2: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 9X23
  • Main Lo: AN0499
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3669.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Fieldstone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mason Rice
  • Middle School: Brown
  • High School: North/South

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1352000.00
  • Acre: 0.19
  • Lot Size: 8400.00
  • Page: 19
  • Parcel Number: S:24 B:042 L:0006
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14646.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 686813

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2019
Closed on
Oct 24, 2019
Sold by
Orchid Hammock T
Bought by
Ruchelsman David E and Ruchelsman Lauren S
Seller's Agent
Rachel Goldman
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Buyer's Agent
Leena Agnihotri
Compass
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
1.75%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$2,629,259

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$599,259
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,521,600
Outstanding Balance
$1,357,074
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,194,224

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Ellis James and Ellis Melissa L
Bought by
Orchid Hammock T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1998
Sold by
Superior Homes Rlty
Bought by
Ellis James A and Ellis Melissa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1998
Sold by
Mintz Eleanor S
Bought by
Levin Gil and Levin Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ruchelsman David E $2,030,000 --
Orchid Hammock T -- --
Ellis James A $750,000 --
Levin Gil $480,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruchelsman David E $1,521,600
Previous Owner Ellis James A $390,000
Previous Owner Ellis James A $495,000
Previous Owner Ellis James A $505,000
Previous Owner Levin Gil $700,000
Previous Owner Levin Gil $384,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Sold $2,030,000 +1.8% $553 / Sq Ft
09/21/2019 09/21/19 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2019 09/11/19 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $544 / 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 $23,182 $2,365,500 $1,193,900 $1,171,600
2024 $22,415 $2,296,600 $1,159,100 $1,137,500
2023 $21,422 $2,104,300 $882,700 $1,221,600
2022 $20,497 $1,948,400 $817,300 $1,131,100
2021 $19,371 $1,800,300 $771,000 $1,029,300
2020 $14,539 $1,392,600 $771,000 $621,600
2019 $14,128 $1,352,000 $748,500 $603,500
2018 $13,440 $1,242,100 $674,900 $567,200
2017 $13,030 $1,171,800 $636,700 $535,100
2016 $12,462 $1,095,100 $595,000 $500,100
2015 $11,883 $1,023,500 $556,100 $467,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72562539

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000024-000042-000006