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55 Downer Avenue

55 Downer Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125
1 Units For Sale
Unit for sale at 55 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125

$594,900

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
55 Downer Ave #2, Boston, MA 02125 Listing by Thaddeus Johnson

Local assessors in Dorchester, MA have categorized 55 Downer Avenue as a exempt type of property. The home was built in 1905 and is 119 years old. It was most recently renovated and altered in 2005. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 2,853 square feet. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a style that we are currently unable to determine. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 15 rooms in the home. Of these, 6 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 3 full bathrooms. There are also 3 partial bathrooms. This is a 3 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 55 Downer Avenue has a total of 2,853 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is good. The building has a flat style roof that was made of materials that we aren't sure of. Lots of wood siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. The home's a hot water heating system is the primary heating source. Here at RealtyHop, we've focused a lot of our efforts into gathering up-to-date and accurate data for our users. Based on our sources, 55 Downer Avenue was last sold in Jan 1, 1970 for $525,000. According to our calculations, that's $184.02 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was sold for $135,000 in Jan 1, 1970. Current property owners are expected to pay $0 in taxes per year. The property on 55 Downer Avenue was last assessed in 2023. Based on our records, the total market value for this property has been marked the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. Which is nothing out of the ordinary. The process of purchasing a home may seem daunting and challenging for many first-time prospective homebuyers. No worries! We've broken down the overall homebuying process into detailed steps and have also included a breakdown on the general amount of time you'll need for each step you have to take. For example, most people don't know that the most important first step of any home buying process is to get pre-approved for a mortgage! With a few months of hard work, you will soon be the proud owner of your property and home.

Building Features

Waterfront

Beach Front
Waterfront
Oceanfront
Access to Beach

Parking

On-Street Parking
No Parking

Outdoor Space

Garden

Location

Near Public Transit

Facilities

Laundry Room

Pet Policy

Dogs Allowed / Cats Allowed
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

10 Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20230810 Unit 2
08/10/2023
2
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$639,900
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
-
-
-
Thaddeus Johnson
Realty Advantage
20211027 Unit 3
10/27/2021
3
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$619,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$630,000 +1.78%
12/15/2021
Caseys Castro Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - South End
20210316 Unit 1
03/16/2021
1
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$599,999
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$610,000 +1.67%
05/14/2021
-
Benjamin Leavitt
Compass
20181024 Unit 1
10/24/2018
1
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$529,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$530,000 +0.19%
11/21/2018
-
Gretchen Haase
Great Spaces ERA
20180411 Unit 2
04/11/2018
2
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$494,617
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$500,000 +1.09%
05/30/2018
Chubb Homes Team
Donnelly + Co.
20150120 Unit 3
01/20/2015
3
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$368,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$368,000
03/06/2015
-
Eain Williams
Compass
20140304 Unit 2
03/04/2014
2
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$339,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$350,000 +3.24%
04/15/2014
-
Dona Fraenkel
Compass
20121127 Unit 3
11/27/2012
3
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$309,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$297,000 -3.88%
02/28/2013
-
Kerry Dowlin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester
20100413 Unit 2
04/13/2010
2
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$239,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$232,000 -2.93%
09/09/2010
-
John Maxfield
Boston Real Estate Cooperative
20050223
02/23/2005
6 Bed
3 Bath
-
$550,000
bedrooms
6 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
$582,000 +5.82%
03/07/2005
-
Kara Tondorf
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1905
  • Effective Year Built: 2005
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 15
  • Bedroom Count: 6
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Building Style: Other
  • Exterior Walls Type: Wood siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Flat
  • Roof Cover Type: Other
  • Floor Count: 3
  • Living Units: 3
  • Basement Type: Unspecified basement
  • Basement Area: 1,132
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,853
  • Total Building Area: 2,853
  • Gross Building Area: 2,853
  • Building Area: 2,853
  • Building Area Measurement: Total Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Hot water
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,853
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Exempt
  • Land Acres: 0.065
  • Standard Land Use Code: Exempt (full or partial)

Ownership

  • Current Owner : AGNEW MEAGHAN S
  • Previous Owner : ULYSSE JEAN D
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Boston School District
  • Census Tract: 091500

Zoning

  • Zoning: CM

Geography

  • Parcel: DORC W:13 P:01581 S:000
  • Municipality: BOSTON-DORCHESTER
  • Latitude: 42.3121
  • Longitude: -71.0619

    Address

  • Full Address: 55 Downer Ave
  • Address - House Number: 55
  • Address - Street Name: Downer
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Dorchester
  • Carrier Code: C021
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4051
  • Zip Code: 02125

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $0

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 17, 2004
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1149631998
  • Current Sale Price: $525,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jan 27, 1998
  • Previous Sale Amount: $135,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Nov 17, 2004
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $472,500
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: BANKBOSTON
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Jan 27, 1998
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $128,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 55 Downer Avenue located in?
The 55 Downer Avenue is a located in the neighborhood of Uphams Corner - Jones Hill in Dorchester, Dorchester.
How many listings are currently for sale in 55 Downer Avenue?
There is one unit for sale right now.
What is the average sales price for listings in 55 Downer Avenue?
The average sales price for units in 55 Downer Avenue is $556,809 currently.

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