$525,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2019
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,007 Sq Ft
$147/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$521 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Daniel Butler School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of July 2025

Wait no more! This penthouse-level 3 bedroom / 1 bath home is a rare Belmont find! Warmth, charm & character abound in this 1000 sqft+ home – high ceilings, nice period details, & hardwood flooring. Adjoining formal living & dining rooms with French doors and a built-in cabinet provide for a flexible layout for those who desire it. The large modern kitchen features a gas s/s range, a modern backsplash, and room for a table. 3 bedrooms are all good sized with the larger front-facing master - all offering excellent closet space. Relax on your private, front and rear porches. Newer windows, common laundry & private storage in the basement, parking and pet-friendly association make this a not-to-be-missed home! Short distance to Waverley Square, public transit options nearby including bus (73 to Harvard Sq + 554) & commuter rail, shopping, & restaurants!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Rasner Group

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 03/06/2019

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Co-Listed By

Ilya Rasner

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Qingtian Ruan

VRG Massachusetts LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,252

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • No Units Above

HOA Fees

  • $147 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,007 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Butler Elementary School
  • Chenery Middle School
  • Belmont High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:14 P:000131 S: U:73

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include electricity, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 6 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Beech Square Ii Condominiums Community

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,252

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$147 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 1%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Front,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Balcony - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 80
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 91
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 143
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 90
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Room Dining Room Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Area: 132
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Balcony / Deck, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access
  • Room Kitchen Area: 176
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Area: 156
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
  • Living Area: 1007
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5474
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 471.7
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 521.35
  • MAIN SO: AN0244

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Laundry
  • Association Fee: 147
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:14 P:000131 S: U:73
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 129
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5252
  • Tax Book Number: 33369

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 5

MLS Schools

  • High School: Belmont
  • Elementary School: Butler
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chenery

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Wei Yizhen
Bought by
Ross Emily
Seller's Agent
Maggie Li
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Gayle Winters
Compass
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.78%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.64%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2019
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Poplawski Sarah
Bought by
Wei Yizhen
Seller's Agent
The Rasner Group
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Qingtian Ruan
VRG Massachusetts LLC
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
10.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2001
Sold by
Kelly Kathleen
Bought by
Wang Xifang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,271
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1988
Sold by
Crystal Rt
Bought by
Kelly Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
10.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $645,000 --
Condominium Deed $525,000 --
Condominium Deed $525,000 --
Condominium Deed $525,000 --
Deed $240,500 --
Deed $154,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $361,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $315,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $237,271 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $645,000 +0.8% $641 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $640,000 0.0% $636 / Sq Ft
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Price Changed $2,600 -3.7% $3 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Price Changed $2,700 -3.6% $3 / Sq Ft
06/03/2024 06/03/24 Price Changed $2,800 -3.4% $3 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 For Rent $2,900 +3.6% --
03/01/2022 03/01/22 Rented -- -- --
02/24/2022 02/24/22 Under Contract -- -- --
07/08/2021 07/08/21 For Rent $2,800 +12.0% --
07/26/2019 07/26/19 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Price Changed $2,500 -3.8% $2 / Sq Ft
06/15/2019 06/15/19 Price Changed $2,600 -7.1% $3 / Sq Ft
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Price Changed $2,800 0.0% $3 / Sq Ft
05/07/2019 05/07/19 Sold $525,000 0.0% $521 / Sq Ft
05/07/2019 05/07/19 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
03/16/2019 03/16/19 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2019 03/06/19 For Sale $475,000 +43.9% $472 / Sq Ft
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Sold $330,000 +1.5% $328 / Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2013 09/19/13 For Sale $325,000 -- $323 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,116 $537,000 $0 $537,000
2024 $5,523 $523,000 $0 $523,000
2023 $5,541 $493,000 $0 $493,000
2022 $5,757 $498,000 $0 $498,000
2021 $5,689 $493,000 $0 $493,000
2020 $5,434 $494,000 $0 $494,000
2019 $5,252 $450,000 $0 $450,000
2018 $4,423 $364,000 $0 $364,000
2017 $4,353 $343,000 $0 $343,000
2016 $4,258 $339,000 $0 $339,000
2015 $3,831 $297,000 $0 $297,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72460843

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BELM-000014-000131-000000-000073