$505,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2023

1269 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Allston, MA 02134

Commonwealth Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
689 Sq Ft
$279/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$733 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • 1-minute walk to Harvard Avenue Station
  • Jogging Path
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bay Window

About This Home

As of May 2023

OH 4/8 Sat and 4/9 Sun 11-1pm. Offer due on Tuesday at 10am. Great investment opportunity. This highly desire location condo is located in the heart of Boston! This updated 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom unit boasts an open floor plan with ample natural light, hardwood floors, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The spacious bedrooms offer plenty of room for rest and relaxation, while the in-building laundry adds convenience. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Allston, this unit features easy access to highly rated local restaurants, bars, shops, a CVS and Boston Sports Club right across the street, and Coolidge Corner right around the corner all add to an incredible walkability score. Multiple area universities are located nearby, and the Green “B” Line is located right outside the front door means all of Boston is easily accessible. Additionally, the already low Condo fee INCLUDES heat & hot water! The apartment is presently rented through 8/31/23 at $2,250/mo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rose Hall

Blue Ocean Realty, LLC Listed on: 04/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Fahd Khan

Keller Williams Realty Boston South West

Keller Williams Realty Boston South West

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,197

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

HOA Fees

  • $279 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 689 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Intercom
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:21 P:00870 S:022,1208485

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, snow removal
  • 20 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,197

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$279 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 689
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2056
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 725.54
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 732.95
  • MAIN SO: BB3351

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • 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: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 278.76
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:21 P:00870 S:022,1208485
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 689
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 282
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5197
  • Tax Book Number: 59975

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 20
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2018
Closed on
Aug 1, 2018
Sold by
Wieker Robert L
Bought by
Zhu Xiaoting and Wang Congying
Seller's Agent
Julia Wang
Blue Ocean Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
James Kopecky
Red Tree Real Estate
Sold Price
$2,350
Current Estimated Value
$548,682

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$546,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Petruck Jesika
Bought by
Wieker Robert L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2000
Sold by
Scornavacca Jeffrey
Bought by
Petruck Jesika

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1987
Sold by
Levine Robert G
Bought by
Scornavacca Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
10.37%
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
Deed $480,500 --
Deed $282,500 --
Deed $142,500 --
Deed $112,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $226,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $114,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $90,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Sold $505,000 +1.0% $733 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2023 04/09/23 For Sale $499,900 0.0% $726 / Sq Ft
04/09/2023 04/09/23 Off Market $499,900 -- --
04/06/2023 04/06/23 For Sale $499,900 0.0% $726 / Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Rented $2,250 0.0% --
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Under Contract -- -- --
06/15/2022 06/15/22 For Rent $2,250 +15.4% --
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Price Changed $1,950 -11.4% $3 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Price Changed $2,200 -8.3% $3 / Sq Ft
06/03/2020 06/03/20 For Rent $2,400 -2.0% --
06/10/2019 06/10/19 Rented $2,450 0.0% --
06/03/2019 06/03/19 Under Contract -- -- --
05/17/2019 05/17/19 For Rent $2,450 +4.3% --
01/25/2019 01/25/19 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
01/21/2019 01/21/19 Under Contract -- -- --
01/14/2019 01/14/19 For Rent $2,350 0.0% --
08/14/2018 08/14/18 Rented $2,350 -99.5% --
08/10/2018 08/10/18 Under Contract -- -- --
08/01/2018 08/01/18 Sold $480,500 0.0% $697 / Sq Ft
08/01/2018 08/01/18 For Rent $2,350 0.0% --
07/05/2018 07/05/18 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2018 06/28/18 For Sale $434,900 -- $631 / 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 $5,913 $510,600 $0 $510,600
2024 $5,275 $483,900 $0 $483,900
2023 $5,197 $483,900 $0 $483,900
2022 $4,967 $456,500 $0 $456,500
2021 $4,828 $452,500 $0 $452,500
2020 $4,606 $436,200 $0 $436,200
2019 $3,294 $312,500 $0 $312,500
2018 $3,062 $292,200 $0 $292,200
2017 $2,866 $270,600 $0 $270,600
2016 $2,730 $248,200 $0 $248,200
2015 $2,831 $233,800 $0 $233,800
2014 $2,672 $212,400 $0 $212,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73095552

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-000870-000022