NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,364,000 - $1,926,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,010 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 27, 2017

Last sale price $1,475,000 $1,460 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,869 / mo

107 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2017

Brand new fully renovated 2 bed 2 bath overlooking the quintessential views of Commonwealth Mall. This gorgeous sunny floor through home offers brand new white oak hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, new windows, in-unit laundry and 2 gas fireplaces. Modern open living room with a custom built-in office. Tastefully designed kitchen with glass cabinetry, marble countertops and Thermador appliances. Master suite features a gas fire place, walk-in closet and marble bath. Ideally located in between Clarendon and Dartmouth St. Just a block away from Newbury Street's fine shops and restaurants

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Siufu Lau

Compass Listed on: 06/23/2017

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Last Buyer's Agent

Crystal Roach

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Brownstone
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, T-Station, University
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB5918
  • Main So: NB4885

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Rented
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • No Units: 5
  • Unit Building: 4

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: W:05 P:01355 S:008
  • Zoning: RES
  • Acre: 0.02
  • Lot Size: 1010.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Rose Alyssa
Bought by
Josselyn-Rose Leslie
Current Estimated Value
$1,607,006

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2017
Closed on
Oct 27, 2017
Sold by
Hessler John
Bought by
Josselyn-Rose Leslie and Rose Alyssa A
Seller's Agent
Siufu Lau
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Roach
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List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$275,000
-15.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.01%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2016
Closed on
Feb 1, 2017
Sold by
Jones Brian
Bought by
Hessler John
Seller's Agent
Bill French
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Siufu Lau
Compass
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-4.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
82.70%
Original Mortgage
$877,500
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1987
Sold by
Foley John
Bought by
Jones Brian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
10.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Josselyn-Rose Leslie $802,500 --
Josselyn-Rose Leslie A $802,500 --
Josselyn-Rose Leslie $1,475,000 --
Josselyn-Rose Leslie A $1,475,000 --
Hessler John $950,000 --
Hessler John C $950,000 --
Jones Brian $277,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hessler John C $877,500
Previous Owner Jones Brian $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/27/2017 10/27/17 Sold $1,475,000 -7.5% $1,460 / Sq Ft
10/08/2017 10/08/17 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Price Changed $1,595,000 -5.3% $1,579 / Sq Ft
08/23/2017 08/23/17 Price Changed $1,685,000 -3.7% $1,668 / Sq Ft
06/23/2017 06/23/17 For Sale $1,750,000 +84.2% $1,733 / Sq Ft
02/01/2017 02/01/17 Sold $950,000 -4.9% $941 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/15/2016 12/15/16 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2016 12/12/16 For Sale $999,000 0.0% $989 / Sq Ft
12/07/2016 12/07/16 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2016 11/07/16 For Sale $999,000 -- $989 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $15,582 $1,345,600 $0 $1,345,600
2024 $14,667 $1,345,600 $0 $1,345,600
2023 $14,558 $1,355,500 $0 $1,355,500
2022 $14,458 $1,328,900 $0 $1,328,900
2021 $14,179 $1,328,900 $0 $1,328,900
2020 $12,824 $1,214,400 $0 $1,214,400
2019 $12,544 $1,190,160 $0 $1,190,160
2018 $9,036 $862,200 $0 $862,200
2017 $8,778 $828,900 $0 $828,900
2016 $8,522 $774,700 $0 $774,700
2015 $9,145 $755,200 $0 $755,200
2014 $8,469 $673,200 $0 $673,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Siufu Lau

    Compass

    (617) 755-9388

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Siufu Lau
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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Bill French

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 266-4430

    Bill French
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  • Crystal Roach

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Crystal Roach

    Compass

    (508) 769-8838

    12 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Crystal Roach
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72188509

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001355-000008

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

118 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4, Boston, MA

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