Located in the Fulton Heights neighborhood, a short walk to Wright's Beach pond and swimming, Spot Pond and the 2500 acre Fells reservation, 159 Gaston Street has been lovingly restored and upgraded by its owners over the past 9 years.The first level has, 2 bedrooms one bath, a large 23'x11' living room with working wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has maple cabinets, rustic Italian tiled floors ,gas cooking, granite counters and a center island with an 8x10 eating area looking out on the back yard. There is 34'x9' deck area just behind and a large area above with segregated raised planting area and more yard space.The second floor primary bedroom has an ensuite tiled bath and ample storage and closet space. The basement has full sized washer and dryer, storage space and 2 carpeted working areas that could be extra office space or play areas. There is a street level carport and additional parking. Easy access to rt 93 and a short commute into Boston
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:$775,000
Final Sale Price:$825,000
Difference:
+$50,000 (+6.5%)
Performance Metrics
106.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:$464
Sale $/sq ft:$494
This property sold for $494 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 6.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Facts & Features
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,670 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Interior Features
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Lake/Pond, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No
Lot & Land
Lot Size
0.10 acres
Lot Size
4,443 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1000
Lot Features
Sloped
Road Frontage Type
Public
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
Yes
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
1
Parking Features
Detached, Carport, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
1
Utilities & Systems
Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Community & HOA
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$5,066
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$607,100
Tax Block
0083
Tax Map Number
C-12
Parcel Number
M:C12 B:0083,630458
Zoning
Residentia
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Location
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Neighborhood
159 Gaston St, Medford MA 02155
Medford, MA 02155
Walkability
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Schools
School information not available
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Estimated Monthly Payment$0
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest$0
Property Tax$422
Homeowners Insurance$200
PMI$0
Property History
Market Insights
6.1%
Price Range
3
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
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Sold
Jun 27, 2024
$825,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 3
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Listed for Sale
May 30, 2024
$775,000
Original listing
Agent: Gordon FreemanOffice: Leading Edge Real Estate
