$2,288,000
SOLD JUN 28, 2019

113 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
$1,095/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,230 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Central Air
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • 1-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of June 2019

Sunny side Commonwealth Ave 2 bedroom + Study/3rd bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condo! This gracious Back Bay condo occupies the entire second floor of this unique Art Deco style Brownstone. Offering elevator access, this grand home has 12'+ ceiling heights, large South facing windows with views over the famous Commonwealth Avenue Mall. This bright and sunny living space offers a large centered fireplace, hardwood floors, and elegant ceiling moldings throughout. A front facing study/3rd bedroom has a wall of built-ins and front facing views. A large eat-in kitchen has abundant storage, granite counters and is open to the living/dining room. An over sized master bedroom suite has a beautiful bow window, abundant storage, including a walk-in closet and en suite bath. A generous guest suite is privately situated with access to its own full bath and offers great storage. Complete with professional management, storage room, many recently completed capital improvements, direct access rental parking!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Harper

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 04/01/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Harrison

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,909

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $1,095 per month

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02925 S:006

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,909

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,095 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Brownstone
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1250.00
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • No Rooms: 5
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: BB5918
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1860.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone/Concrete
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Rented
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 1094.79
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Opt Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 2020400.00
  • Acre: 0.04
  • Lot Size: 1860.00
  • Page: 175
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02925 S:006
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 21174.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3351968

Multi Family

  • No Units: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2019
Closed on
Jun 17, 2019
Sold by
Grossman Jane and Grossman Allen
Bought by
Lu Xiao Y and Wang Meiying
Seller's Agent
Michael Harper
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Julie Harrison
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,325,000
Sold Price
$2,288,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-1.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$882,973
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,036,560

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2011
Closed on
May 25, 2012
Sold by
Cahalane Timothy and Cahalane Caroline C
Bought by
Grossman Allen and Grossman Jane
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,825,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-9.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2006
Sold by
Hamm Robert
Bought by
Cahalane Caroline C and Cahalane Timothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$790,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2004
Sold by
Kempel Doron
Bought by
Hamm Robert and Hamm Theresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2004
Sold by
Moore Hb and Moore T
Bought by
Kempel Doron

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,750
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1993
Sold by
Ives Kay L
Bought by
Moore Elizabeth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,458
Interest Rate
8.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1991
Sold by
Moore Elizabeth J
Bought by
Ives Kay L
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
Condominium Deed $2,288,000 --
Not Resolvable $1,650,000 --
Deed $1,490,000 --
Deed $1,400,000 --
Deed $901,000 --
Deed $395,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $790,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $800,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $675,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $2,458 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $2,995,000 -7.8% $1,610 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $3,250,000 +42.0% $1,747 / Sq Ft
06/28/2019 06/28/19 Sold $2,288,000 -1.6% $1,230 / Sq Ft
04/09/2019 04/09/19 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Sale $2,325,000 +40.9% $1,250 / Sq Ft
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Sold $1,650,000 -8.1% $887 / Sq Ft
02/21/2012 02/21/12 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2011 10/20/11 Price Changed $1,795,000 -1.6% $965 / Sq Ft
07/27/2011 07/27/11 For Sale $1,825,000 -- $981 / 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 $28,909 $2,496,500 $0 $2,496,500
2024 $26,668 $2,446,600 $0 $2,446,600
2023 $25,024 $2,330,000 $0 $2,330,000
2022 $24,854 $2,284,400 $0 $2,284,400
2021 $24,375 $2,284,400 $0 $2,284,400
2020 $23,082 $2,185,800 $0 $2,185,800
2019 $22,578 $2,142,100 $0 $2,142,100
2018 $21,174 $2,020,400 $0 $2,020,400
2017 $20,570 $1,942,400 $0 $1,942,400
2016 $19,968 $1,815,300 $0 $1,815,300
2015 $20,432 $1,687,200 $0 $1,687,200
2014 $18,919 $1,503,900 $0 $1,503,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72473857

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002925-000006