Last Sold Price
4 beds2,300 sqft$348/sqft
78 Governor Winthrop Rd, Somerville, MA 02145

Description

Excellent Ten Hills location! Renovated two family home. Unit two, features 6 rooms,2 bedrooms, den/office,1 bath,large eat in kitchen with new floor, granite counter tops, general electric stainless steel energy efficient appliances, washer/dryer. Natural wood work and built in china cabinet add to charm & character. Central a/c ceiling fans, garage and deeded non tandem parking. Front and rear porches. Walk to exciting Assembly Row and steps to Mystic river for jogging trails boating and outdoor...Excellent Ten Hills location! Renovated two family home. Unit two, features 6 rooms,2 bedrooms, den/office,1 bath,large eat in kitchen with new floor, granite counter tops, general electric stainless steel energy efficient appliances, washer/dryer. Natural wood work and built in china cabinet add to charm & character. Central a/c ceiling fans, garage and deeded non tandem parking. Front and rear porches. Walk to exciting Assembly Row and steps to Mystic river for jogging trails boating and outdoor recreation. Unit one is 5rooms,2bedrooms eat in kitchen, granite counters.hardwood floors.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/23/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John Buccelli • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Property Details for 78 Governor Winthrop Road

Status
MLS #
71801749
Days on Market
127
Taxes
$5,242 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family
Year Built
1920
Town
Somerville
MLS Area
Ten Hills
Area
MA-Somerville-Ten Hills, MA-Somerville
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$950,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

Somerville, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 78 Governor Winthrop Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,050 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,503 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,066

Property Taxes

$437

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Governor Winthrop Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2300.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer), Unit 2(Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors)
  • Interior Features: Other (See Remarks), Unit 1(Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets), Unit 2(Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floor Plan), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den)
  • Interior Features: Other (See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: Unit 2 Laundry Room
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(Central Air)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
  • Heating: Unit 1(Forced Air, Gas)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 56D14,756004
  • Assessments: $415,700
  • Book: 64604
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 78 Governor Winthrop Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553147695

$800,000

+57.3% / yr

Jul 23, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71801749

$800,000
Jun 6, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71801749

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553147695

$800,000

+57.3% / yr

07/23/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71801749

$800,000
06/06/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71801749

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 78 Governor Winthrop Road

Taxable ValueLand$395,000Additions$608,300Total$1,003,300
Tax Record2025$10,946 ($912 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,530 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,530 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,050 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:56 B:D L:14

Schools near 78 Governor Winthrop Road

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Arthur D. Healey School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Hill Community School
PublicPK to 8

Full Circle High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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