$270,000
SOLD APR 12, 2021

Washington Square 1576 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Brighton, MA 02135

Commonwealth Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
333 Sq Ft
$288/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$811 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 1-minute walk to Washington Street
  • 3-minute walk to Brian Honan Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

Freshly painted Sunny studio at corner of Washington St & Commonwealth Ave. Short walk to the Green Line (B)(C) with immediate access to the city and nearby colleges BC & BU and Wholefoods supermarket. Condominium features, separate kitchen, bathroom, foyer and five newer windows, refinished hardwood floor throughout the unit. Building is professionally managed. Property has a great rental history. Investors, Landlords & owner occupants take notice. Currently vacant and ready for buyer to make their own or move right in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Rafati

Century 21 Shawmut Properties Listed on: 02/12/2021

Century 21 Shawmut Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Witter

Compass

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,714

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

HOA Fees

  • $288 per month

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:21 P:01724 S:214

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,714

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$288 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 837.84
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 1
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB2272
  • Main So: AN2383
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 333.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Steam

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • HOA Fees: 288.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds, Flood Insurance, Management Fee
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Resident Superintendent

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: Washington Square Condo

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 301700.00
  • Acre: 0.01
  • Lot Size: 333.00
  • Parcel Number: W:21 P:01724 S:214

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3240.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1214770
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • No Units: 186
  • No Units Owner Occ: 38

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2022
Closed on
Jan 28, 2022
Sold by
Tapley Andrew C and Tapley Monica
Bought by
Dorantes Rebeca
Seller's Agent
The Monty Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Gray
Metro Realty Corp.
Sold Price
$1,600
Current Estimated Value
$330,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$328,680
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.81%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2021
Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Rafati Masoud and Safaee Pouran
Bought by
Colan-Tapley Andrew and Tapley Monica
Seller's Agent
Ben Rafati
Century 21 Shawmut Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Witter
Compass
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.27%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1997
Sold by
Drinkwater Brian
Bought by
Rafati Masoud and Safaee Pouran

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$28,700
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1997
Sold by
Criterion Rt
Bought by
Drinkwater Brian

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1987
Sold by
Criterion Rt
Bought by
Linsky Mark
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $300,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $270,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $41,000 --
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Deed $69,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $256,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $28,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2023 11/22/23 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
11/10/2023 11/10/23 Under Contract -- -- --
11/01/2023 11/01/23 For Rent $1,800 +12.5% --
02/18/2022 02/18/22 Rented -- -- --
02/16/2022 02/16/22 Under Contract -- -- --
02/07/2022 02/07/22 For Rent $1,600 0.0% --
01/27/2022 01/27/22 Sold $300,000 +1.7% $901 / Sq Ft
01/11/2022 01/11/22 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2022 01/11/22 For Sale $295,000 +9.3% $886 / Sq Ft
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Sold $270,000 -3.2% $811 / Sq Ft
02/27/2021 02/27/21 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2021 02/12/21 For Sale $279,000 -- $838 / 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 $2,714 $234,400 $0 $234,400
2024 $3,236 $296,900 $0 $296,900
2023 $3,253 $302,900 $0 $302,900
2022 $3,282 $301,700 $0 $301,700
2021 $3,219 $301,700 $0 $301,700
2020 $2,369 $224,300 $0 $224,300
2019 $2,319 $220,000 $0 $220,000
2018 $2,155 $205,600 $0 $205,600
2017 $2,016 $190,400 $0 $190,400
2016 $1,922 $174,700 $0 $174,700
2015 $1,761 $145,400 $0 $145,400
2014 $1,663 $132,200 $0 $132,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joseph Nardella

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Joseph Nardella

    Compass

    (315) 727-6914

    3 Total Sales

    Joseph Nardella
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    The Monty Group

    Compass

    (617) 206-3333

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    The Monty Group
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  • Jessica Witter

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jessica Witter

    Compass

    (508) 776-6636

    3 in this area

    258 Total Sales

    Jessica Witter
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Alicia Casale

    Compass

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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Patrick Gray

    Metro Realty Corp.

    (508) 243-5319

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Patrick Gray
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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ben Rafati

    Century 21 Shawmut Properties

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Ben Rafati
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About Washington Square

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72785521

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000021-001724-000214

Massachusetts Suffolk County Brighton 02135 Commonwealth

1576 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Brighton, MA

This home is located at 1576 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Brighton, MA 02135 and is currently priced at $270,000, approximately $810 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1576 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School, Torah Academy, and Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School.

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