Condo / High-rise home in Brookline, MA
A Condo condo in Brookline, MA, it offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across 795 square feet. Its Condo character defines the property's look.
| Price | $500,000 |
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| Beds | 2 |
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| Baths | 1 |
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| Sqft | 795 |
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| Architectural style | Condo / High-rise (98% match) |
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| Address | 197 Kent St #42, Brookline, MA 02446 |
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Why buy this home
- Confirmed Condo / High-rise architecture, matched from the listing photos by Enzo's vision model.
- Links directly to the original source listing on Trulia.
Is this a good buy?
Priced below comparable homes.
- At $500K, this home is 41% below the $845K median for 2411 similar Condo / High-rise homes in Boston, MA.
- That works out to $629 per square foot, 27% below the $860 comparable rate.
- New to market (1 day), so expect competition.
| This home | $500,000 |
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| Condo / High-rise median in Boston, MA | $845,000 (2411 homes) |
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| Price per sq ft | $629 vs. $860 comps median |
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It is well below comparable homes, which can mean condition issues, a smaller lot or living area, a leasehold, or a data quirk. Check the source listing before getting excited. Enzo's reads public listing data and links to the original source. Confirm condition, HOA, taxes and fees there. This is a signal, not advice.
What it costs to own
Estimated at $3,399/month with 20% down at a 7.28% 30-year fixed rate. You would need about $145,686 in gross annual income to keep housing within a 28% ratio.
| Mortgage (P&I) | $2,737/mo |
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| Property tax (new-buyer reassessed rate) | $475/mo |
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| Homeowners insurance | $188/mo |
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| Total monthly | $3,399/mo |
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| Down payment (20%) | $100,000 |
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| Income needed | $145,686/yr |
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A signal to compare homes, not financial advice or a loan offer.
Financial outlook (modeled)
Enzo's grades this home D (48 out of 100) over a 5-year hold, from a Monte-Carlo of local home-price dynamics and the interest-rate path versus renting.
| Grade | D (48/100) |
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| Beats renting in | 3% of modeled paths |
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| Modeled 5-yr equity (median) | $187,439 |
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| Range (10th to 90th pct) | $98,316 to $294,629 |
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A probabilistic model built on public data (Zillow ZHVI, FRED rates), not a guarantee or financial advice. Local price dynamics are pooled toward Boston, MA where local data is thin.
Local home values
Typical home values in Boston, MA have risen about 23% over the past 5 years (+2% in the last year), per the Zillow Home Value Index. This reflects the metro market, not this specific home.
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