NOT LISTED FOR SALE

169 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,206,000 - $1,269,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
$726/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 07, 2024

Last sale price $1,200,000 $1,176 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,384/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Brownstone
  • Open Floorplan
  • Custom Closet System
  • 1-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of November 2024

Location, location and Parking! Large one bedroom unit in stately brick brownstone on the front facing sunny side of Commonwealth Ave. with exclusive parking space in rear of building! You will be amazed by the oversized living room, separate dining area and soaring 10' ceilings. The updated kitchen has lovely maple cabinets, granite countertops with a breakfast bar. Loads of closets, central air conditioning and charming hardwood floors throughout. Regal wide staircase, elevator and common laundry in the building. Located between Dartmouth and Exeter Streets overlooking the Commonwealth Mall the location cannot be beat. Bring your decorating ideas to make this unit glorious again.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dina Browne

Neponset Valley Real Estate Listed on: 10/04/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Robb Silva

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1870 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $726 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Custom Closet System
  • Linen Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3351410

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 6 Units
  • 169 Commonwealth Avenue Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,526

Year Built

Built in 1870 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$726 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet - Linen, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Remodeled
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1020
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: NB2709
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 726.1
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3351410
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12526.28

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1995
Sold by
Mohr Helen L
Bought by
Richter John A
Current Estimated Value
$1,244,978

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,583
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,240,395
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Richter John A $280,000 --
Richter John A $280,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Richter John A $224,000
Closed Richter John A $224,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2024 11/07/24 Sold $1,200,000 +9.1% $1,176 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $1,078 / 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 $13,308 $1,149,200 $0 $1,149,200
2024 $12,526 $1,149,200 $0 $1,149,200
2023 $11,754 $1,094,400 $0 $1,094,400
2022 $11,674 $1,073,000 $0 $1,073,000
2021 $11,449 $1,073,000 $0 $1,073,000
2020 $10,679 $1,011,300 $0 $1,011,300
2019 $10,447 $991,200 $0 $991,200
2018 $9,798 $934,900 $0 $934,900
2017 $9,518 $898,800 $0 $898,800
2016 $9,395 $854,100 $0 $854,100
2015 $9,793 $808,700 $0 $808,700
2014 $9,068 $720,800 $0 $720,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73298982

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002944-000007