I am pleased to announce my move back to the Coldwell Banker Newton Centre office, one of the area’s top offices! Contact me for any of your real estate needs. My cell number is 617-510-6324 and my email is Susan.Mammola@NEMoves.com
A Selection of Listings & Sales by Susan
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Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season and a joyous New Year. 
Sold! 250 Hammond Pond Pkwy #209N, Chestnut Hill
Client Testimonial from Seller: “Susan Mammola has provided outstanding service to myself and my family for over five years. During these last years, the condominium we owned at The Towers (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts) was occupied by family, held for rental, and sold. As owners/residents, we consulted with Susan concerning renovations and improvements and purchases; as landlords, Susan found us the best tenant anyone could ever have; and as sellers, her advice and efforts gained a sale price that was considerably more than we thought possible. We were extremely pleased with everything Susan did for us over the course of many years.
I recommend Susan for you and your family. There may be somebody out there who will do as good a job, but I don’t know where that person is and I don’t know if you will find him/her, either. In addition to Susan’s knowledge and experience, she is a very fine person – she is warm and friendly, and a good listener. My brother and I were in a meeting with her when she took a call and negotiated with ‘the other side’, and we were very impressed.
Susan has a sophisticated knowledge of real estate, the result of many, many years in the business. At the same time, she is down-to-earth; she cuts through all the ‘noise’ and answers questions directly. (And I ask a lot of questions!) If she doesn’t know the answer, she’ll tell you – and have it for you soon – usually, by the end of the day. Her communication is always prompt, and she demonstrated a fine intuition for when I needed to be provided with choices, and when I needed to be ‘told’ which path to choose. Her broad network includes lawyers, tradesmen, bankers, colleagues in the real estate business, etc. The brochure she prepared for our condominium was brilliant.
Believe me – she wants her customers to be happy, and works tirelessly for that goal. It worked for our family, and I encourage you to make her part of your team. ”
~Samuel, Esq.
JUST LISTED! Chic Hampton Place Penthouse
79 Florence Street, #600S, Chestnut Hill – One of the largest and most desirable units at Hampton Place! Endless options for the next resident in this corner penthouse with over 3,000 sq ft of living area with architectural details and 4 garage spaces! Bright and spacious fireplaced living room boasts tray ceiling and floor to ceiling windows offering gorgeous panoramic views. The living room flows into the dining room, large eat-in kitchen with island and cozy den. Both bedrooms are graciously sized with walk-in closets and large luxurious his and her en-suite bath for master bedroom. Laundry in-unit and tons of storage round out this penthouse. Building amenities include club house, exercise room, indoor/outdoor pools and 24/7 security. Close to Chestnut Hill shops, restaurants and Route 9. Contact me today for a private showing. Click here to view more.
Under Agreement! 250 Hammond Pond Pkwy 209N, Chestnut Hill
Under Agreement in 24 hours! 250 Hammond Pond Pkwy #209N, Chestnut Hill – Beautiful, bright and sunny 1200+/sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit in the desirable Chestnut Hill Towers. Contact me today if you are looking for a similar unit!
Under Agreement! 132 Wildwood Drive, Needham
Exceptional Needham 4 bedroom/3.5 bath estate property in coveted neighborhood close to the Charles River. This gorgeous property is professionally landscaped by The MacDowell Company of Weston and sits on a private acre corner lot with a front circular driveway, oversized 2 car garage with direct driveway and back service entrance. The home boasts spacious and sunny rooms throughout. The first floor includes a gracious living room and entertaining sized dining room. The kitchen is equipped with Thermador double ovens, Vermont marble and a large, bright breakfast area. Lovely wood paneled fire-placed family room leading to patio and wired for surround sound that runs through the kitchen and patio. The second floor features an elegant master retreat built in 2002, with tray ceiling, three walk-in closets with California closet built-ins, en suite marble bath with radiant floors, large steam shower and jacuzzi tub. The other bedrooms include an en suite bedroom with full bath, that could be used as a second master, two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. The lower level has a gym/recreation area with fireplace, and unfinished space ready to be transformed. The fully fenced backyard creates a private oasis, perfect for entertaining! Inviting large custom stone patio, multiple year-round gardens and gunite pool. Lifestyle living.
New Listing! 250 Hammond Pond Pkwy #209 N, Chestnut Hill
250 Hammond Pond Pkwy, #209 N, Newton, MA, Massachusetts 02459. Beautiful, bright and sunny 1200+/sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit in the desirable Chestnut Hill Towers. Freshly painted and move-in ready! Large living room with wall of windows leads to dining area and private balcony. Master bedroom with shelved walk-in closet and en-suite full bath. Multiple closets throughout and additional storage included. 2 Parking spaces, 1 garage and 1 outdoor. Ideal location by Route 9, Chestnut Hill Mall and plenty of shopping/amenities. Chestnut Hill Towers is a full-service complex including 24 hour concierge, swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, clubroom and hair salon. Easy to show, contact Susan today! $619K
Home Prices in Greater Boston Soared in the First Months of 2015
Courtesy of Scott Van Voorhis and Boston.com Correspondent
The spring market has kicked off with a bang, with big hikes in home and condo prices in some of the hottest markets across Greater Boston.
Double-digit increases in prices have pushed real estate values deep into record territory in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline and a number of suburban towns as well.
The median price of the homes sold in Cambridge during the first three months of 2015 hit $1.3 million, up 34 percent from last spring, while in Somerville it reached $590,000 after an 18 percent jump, according to The Warren Group, which tracks sales and home and condo prices statewide.
At $1.3 million, Cambridge’s median home price is more than double what it was back during the first three months of 2005, when it was $667,500.
The median price of a home in Brookline reached a stunning $1.7 million after a 16 percent jump during the first quarter, making it the most expensive place in the state to buy a single-family, barring the occasional sale of a Back Bay or Beacon Hill mansion.
And Needham’s median price ($980,000) is closing in on the $1 million mark after a 16 percent increase, Warren Group numbers show.
Aram Boghosian/Boston Globe
By contrast, the median price of homes across the state rose during the first quarter by a more modest 4 percent, to $317,500, while home sales rose by 1.3 percent. Statewide, the median condo price rose 2.4 percent during the same period, to $297,000, even as sales fell 6 percent, The Warren Group reports.
“The spring market is in full swing,” said Elaine Bannigan, owner of Pinnacle Residential Properties in Wellesley. “There are homes to look at and buyers are out there in force.”
Other towns where median prices rose by double digits included:
Nor was it just wealthy or relatively affluent zip codes that have seen big price increases so far this year:
In Boston, Dorchester’s median price soared 30 percent to $375,000 while Hyde Park’s jumped by about 14 percent, to $319,000, Warren Group stats show.
Everett, where Steve Wynn is laying plans for a $1.7 billion casino, saw its median home price rise 17 percent, to $316,500.
Median condo prices also surged in a number of local neighborhoods.
The median price in Charlestown rose 36 percent to $575,000, while East Boston, which is seeing a wave of new waterfront condos and apartment under construction, saw a nearly 30 percent gain, to $352,000.
The median condo price in Jamaica Plain rose 13 percent, to $414,000, while Cambridge saw an 8 percent jump, to $575,000.
Meanwhile, a number of towns and neighborhoods have blown past home price highs set back in 2005, the peak of the last boom.
At $1.3 million, Cambridge’s median home price is more than double what it was back during the first three months of 2005, when it was $667,500, while the median price of a home in Somerville back in the spring of 2005 was $428,500, not $590,000, as it is today, Warren Group numbers show.
Needham’s median price of $980,000 represents a nearly 50 percent increase over a decade ago, when it was $663,750.
SOLD! 165 Pine Grove Street – Ideal Needham Neighborhood
SOLD! 165 Pine Grove Street, Needham, MA
Outstanding opportunity to live in an ideal Needham location! Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom home with open floor plan. Lovely living room, dining room and bright family room with high ceilings and fireplace. Eat in kitchen connects to family room and three season porch. Master Bedroom with connecting bath. Finished playroom and office in the lower level with lots of additional space and storage. Central air and underground sprinkler system. Convenient Needham location close to elementary school, major highways, and commuter rail. $620K
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