NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,282,000 - $1,421,850

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,010 Sq Ft
$393/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 17, 2022

Last sale price $1,300,000 $1,287 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,311/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • 4-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Medical Services
  • Brownstone
  • 2-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of May 2022

Expansive floor through layout combined with soaring 12’4” ceilings give this home an air of elegance and stature on historic Commonwealth Avenue. This 1BR/1BA with 1010 sq ft is comprised of grand open spaces, beautiful crown molding, hardwood floors throughout, tall windows including a bay window facing Comm Ave, two marble surrounded fireplaces, in-unit laundry and brand new HVAC. This handsome unit is located on the second floor of this stately brownstone, just one flight up. A simply gorgeous canvas ready for a new owner to make it their own! New HVAC 2022, New Water Heater 2021, New Furnace 2020, New Building Roof 2020.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenny Searles Margulies

First Boston Realty International Listed on: 04/07/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenny Searles Margulies

First Boston Realty International Listed on: 04/07/2022

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,313

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $393 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:01355 S:006,3358956

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, reserve funds
  • 5 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,313

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$393 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 342
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 475
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
  • Living Area: 1010
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: NB1863
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1237.62
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1287.13
  • MAIN SO: NB1863

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 393.3
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - On Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:01355 S:006,3358956
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 871.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 1010
  • PAGE: 0
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12313
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1998
Sold by
Burke Andrea
Bought by
Aslanian Jack H
Current Estimated Value
$1,405,513

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1991
Sold by
Foley John L
Bought by
Burke Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,500
Interest Rate
9.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1987
Sold by
Whiteside Nancy C
Bought by
Foley John L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
9.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Aslanian Jack H $360,000 --
Burke Andrea $242,500 --
Foley John L $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Riel Arthur J $1,040,000
Closed Riel Arthur J $1,040,000
Previous Owner Foley John L $177,500
Previous Owner Foley John L $188,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2022 05/17/22 Sold $1,300,000 +4.0% $1,287 / Sq Ft
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2022 04/07/22 For Sale $1,250,000 0.0% $1,238 / Sq Ft
11/26/2017 11/26/17 Rented $3,400 -1.4% --
11/04/2017 11/04/17 Under Contract -- -- --
09/19/2017 09/19/17 Price Changed $3,450 -5.5% $3 / Sq Ft
09/06/2017 09/06/17 For Rent $3,650 +15.9% --
03/03/2014 03/03/14 Rented $3,150 -3.1% --
02/01/2014 02/01/14 Under Contract -- -- --
01/08/2014 01/08/14 For Rent $3,250 -- --
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 $13,868 $1,197,600 $0 $1,197,600
2024 $13,054 $1,197,600 $0 $1,197,600
2023 $12,287 $1,144,000 $0 $1,144,000
2022 $12,202 $1,121,500 $0 $1,121,500
2021 $11,966 $1,121,500 $0 $1,121,500
2020 $10,694 $1,012,700 $0 $1,012,700
2019 $10,461 $992,500 $0 $992,500
2018 $9,811 $936,200 $0 $936,200
2017 $9,531 $900,000 $0 $900,000
2016 $9,252 $841,100 $0 $841,100
2015 $9,910 $818,300 $0 $818,300
2014 $9,176 $729,400 $0 $729,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72964436

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001355-000006