$295,000
SOLD MAY 25, 2012

1263 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Allston, MA 02134

Commonwealth Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
921 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$320 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2012

Beautiful South facing front through back sun-filled condo in the heart of Allston. Deeded parking and storage space. Large foyer leading to formal dining room and over-sized living room with ornamental fireplace. Hardwood Floors throughout. High Ceilings. Great Closet Space. New Thermal Windows. Steps to restaurants and shops. Green Line trains and buses to Downtown Boston, Harvard Square and Longwood Medical Area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Yu

eXp Realty License #449520660 Listed on: 02/09/2012

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

George Marangoly

Lincoln Realty Group LLC

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,096

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street, Front
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom: No
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Energy: Storm Windows
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Hard Wood Floor
  • Dining Room: First Floor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Association Pool: No
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Owner Association
  • No Units: 32
  • Unit Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Wu Kerry H and Lee Jane C
Bought by
1263-2 Comm Ave Nt and Wu
Current Estimated Value
$550,065

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2012
Closed on
May 25, 2012
Sold by
Simoneau Eric and Echeverri Adriana
Bought by
Wu Kerry H and Yi Lee J
Seller's Agent
John Yu
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
George Marangoly
Lincoln Realty Group LLC
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$221,250
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2007
Sold by
Simoneau Mark and Simoneau Eric
Bought by
Echeverri Adriana and Simoneau Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1999
Sold by
Rapaic Bojan and Rapaic Lidija
Bought by
Simoneau Mark and Simoneau Eric

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1996
Sold by
Kaminski Timothy A
Bought by
Rapaic Bojan and Rapaic Lidija
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $295,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $159,900 --
Deed $159,900 --
Deed $95,000 --
Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $221,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $255,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Rented $2,550 0.0% --
07/25/2020 07/25/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 For Rent $2,550 -1.9% --
05/14/2019 05/14/19 Rented $2,600 +2.0% --
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Under Contract -- -- --
05/02/2019 05/02/19 For Rent $2,550 +6.3% --
07/30/2018 07/30/18 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
07/23/2018 07/23/18 Under Contract -- -- --
07/07/2018 07/07/18 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
03/16/2016 03/16/16 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
02/07/2016 02/07/16 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Sold $295,000 -6.3% $320 / Sq Ft
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2012 02/09/12 For Sale $315,000 -- $342 / 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 $5,096 $440,100 $0 $440,100
2024 $4,397 $403,400 $0 $403,400
2023 $4,333 $403,400 $0 $403,400
2022 $4,141 $380,600 $0 $380,600
2021 $4,012 $376,000 $0 $376,000
2020 $4,042 $382,800 $0 $382,800
2019 $3,956 $375,300 $0 $375,300
2018 $3,677 $350,900 $0 $350,900
2017 $3,442 $325,000 $0 $325,000
2016 $3,279 $298,100 $0 $298,100
2015 $3,772 $311,500 $0 $311,500
2014 $3,561 $283,100 $0 $283,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71337089

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-000866-000052