$778,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2024

135 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
663 Sq Ft
$517/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,173 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Marble Flooring
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of December 2024

Location Location Location @ Commonwealth & Dartmouth, Copley! Welcome home to an extensively and quite tastefully renovated parlor level one-bedroom/one-bathroom condo w separate dinning room or office on the 1st level in the back (no steps), located in a beautiful Back Bay building on the third block of Commonwealth Avenue. This elegant home features a smart layout, hardwood flooring throughout, recessed lighting, crown molding, kitchen with high-end ss appliances, granite counter tops and custom cabinetry, large windows, plenty of closet space, deeded storage, common laundry. This is urban living at its best! The perfect Pied De terre in the city. 1 min walk to Newbury St, Copley Sq, all the shopping and restaurants, Back Bay T and train (to NYC). EZ living. Professionally managed. Pets allowed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lexi Crivon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline Listed on: 09/19/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Last Buyer's Agent

The Denman Group

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,175

Year Built

  • Built in 1878 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area

HOA Fees

  • $517 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 663 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • No or Low VOC Paint or Finish
  • Containment Control

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

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, reserve funds
  • 8 Units
  • 135 Commonwealth Avenue Trust Community

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,175

Year Built

Built in 1878 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$517 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 192
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 120
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 70
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 260
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Basement: N
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 663
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1203.62
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1173.45
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
  • Association Fee: 516.65
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:02936 S:006,3351986
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 663
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 139
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8175
  • Tax Book Number: 50051

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 5

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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Home Values in the Area

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: 73292686

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002936-000006