$469,000
SOLD AUG 24, 2012

135 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
663 Sq Ft
$325/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$707 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome home to an extensively and quite tastefully renovated one-bedroom/one-bathroom condominium located in a beautiful Back Bay building on the third block of Commonwealth Avenue. This elegant home features a smart layout, hardwood flooring throughout, exposed brick, recessed lighting, crown molding, kitchen with high-end ss appliances, granite counter tops and custom cabinetry, energy efficient windows, plenty of closet space, deeded storage, common laundry. This is urban living at its best!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emilios Milios

Advisors Living - Boston Listed on: 06/26/2012

Advisors Living - Boston

Co-Listed By

James Zarrella

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Lexi Crivon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,487

Year Built

  • Built in 1878 | Remodeled

HOA Fees

  • $325 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 663 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 110 Volts
  • Oil Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:02936 S:006,3351986

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 8 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • 135 Commonwealth Avenue Trust Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,487

Year Built

Built in 1878 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$325 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse, Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range Hood, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: Remodeled, In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup, Remodeled
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 663
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: an6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 677.22
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 707.39
  • MAIN SO: an6181

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 325
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02936 S:006,3351986
  • Zoning: Residentia
  • 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
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • LOT SIZE: 663
  • PAGE: 266
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3487
  • Tax Book Number: 41336

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2012
Closed on
Aug 24, 2012
Sold by
Diandrea Ryan
Bought by
Tai Tara and Tai Wei-Ping
Seller's Agent
Emilios Milios
Advisors Living - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Lexi Crivon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$469,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
4.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2009
Sold by
Diandrea Kathy and Diandrea Frank
Bought by
Diandrea Ryan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2007
Sold by
Ober William S
Bought by
Diandrea Frank and Diandrea Kathy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2001
Sold by
Owens Phillip D
Bought by
Ober William S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1998
Sold by
Toga Elayne B
Bought by
Owens Philip D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1996
Sold by
Daroga Jamshed K
Bought by
Toga Elayna B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1994
Sold by
Simon Harold K and Simon Rebecca A
Bought by
Daroga Jamshed K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1989
Sold by
Smith Terence T
Bought by
Simon Harold K
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
Not Resolvable $469,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $360,000 --
Deed $360,000 --
Deed $290,000 --
Deed $290,000 --
Deed $192,500 --
Deed $192,500 --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $165,000 --
Deed $152,000 --
Deed $152,000 --
Deed $150,000 --
Deed $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $275,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Sold $778,000 -2.5% $1,173 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2024 10/13/24 Price Changed $798,000 -3.3% $1,204 / Sq Ft
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $825,000 +75.9% $1,244 / Sq Ft
08/24/2012 08/24/12 Sold $469,000 +4.5% $707 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2012 06/26/12 For Sale $449,000 -- $677 / 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 $8,611 $743,600 $0 $743,600
2024 $8,105 $743,600 $0 $743,600
2023 $7,606 $708,200 $0 $708,200
2022 $7,554 $694,300 $0 $694,300
2021 $7,408 $694,300 $0 $694,300
2020 $7,101 $672,400 $0 $672,400
2019 $6,946 $659,000 $0 $659,000
2018 $6,514 $621,600 $0 $621,600
2017 $6,329 $597,600 $0 $597,600
2016 $6,069 $551,700 $0 $551,700
2015 $6,120 $505,400 $0 $505,400
2014 $5,518 $438,600 $0 $438,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71401995

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002936-000006