$480,000
SOLD JAN 13, 2017

1263 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Allston, MA 02134

Commonwealth Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$480 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2024

Sunny third floor condo on Commonwealth Ave in Allston. Spacious living room with wonderful original details, foyer with built-in china cabinet. Common laundry in basement. Minutes to restaurants, Green Line and shops. Unit is rented to 8/31/17 for $2500 and the off street parking is $165 a month.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexander Siopy

Jeffrey Toll Listed on: 12/07/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Fei

United Real Estate, LLC

United Real Estate, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,844

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Commonwealth Oaks
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Refuse Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • No Units: 32
  • Unit Building: 5

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: W:21 P:00866 S:058
  • Zoning: res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2024
Closed on
Nov 5, 2024
Sold by
Dai Wei
Bought by
Chen Li and Chen Jocelyn Badele
Seller's Agent
Susan Fei
United Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Susan Fei
United Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
2.52%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.88%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2016
Closed on
Jan 13, 2017
Sold by
Rubenstein Aaron J
Bought by
Dai Wei
Seller's Agent
Alexander Siopy
Jeffrey Toll
Buyer's Agent
Susan Fei
United Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$449,500
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,500
6.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.10%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2006
Sold by
Chatterjee Ella M
Bought by
Rubenstein Aaron J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,200
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2004
Sold by
Robertson Jill and Hayevy Jill
Bought by
Chatterjee Romir and Chatterjee Ella M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,200
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Condominium Deed $610,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $610,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $480,000 --
Deed $339,000 --
Deed $339,000 --
Deed $339,000 --
Deed $339,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $288,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $262,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $271,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $271,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Rent $3,750 0.0% --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Sold $610,000 +2.5% $610 / Sq Ft
10/05/2024 10/05/24 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $595,000 0.0% $595 / Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Rent $2,600 0.0% --
01/13/2017 01/13/17 Sold $480,000 +6.8% $480 / Sq Ft
12/10/2016 12/10/16 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2016 12/07/16 For Sale $449,500 0.0% $450 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
06/15/2014 06/15/14 Under Contract -- -- --
05/22/2014 05/22/14 For Rent $2,500 -- --
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 $6,844 $591,000 $0 $591,000
2024 $5,160 $473,400 $0 $473,400
2023 $5,084 $473,400 $0 $473,400
2022 $4,859 $446,600 $0 $446,600
2021 $4,765 $446,600 $0 $446,600
2020 $4,984 $472,000 $0 $472,000
2019 $4,878 $462,800 $0 $462,800
2018 $3,716 $354,600 $0 $354,600
2017 $3,478 $328,400 $0 $328,400
2016 $3,314 $301,300 $0 $301,300
2015 $3,845 $317,500 $0 $317,500
2014 $3,631 $288,600 $0 $288,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72099649

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-000866-000058