Amy Caffrey
Responds Quickly
Compass
(781) 404-3530
55 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$899,000 Price
173 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay Neighborhood
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,750
Sq Ft
229.57
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Property is near public transit
- 4-minute walk to Copley Station
- Community Pool
- Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall
About This Home
As of August 2021Welcome to the grand owner's duplex apartment at 173 Commonwealth Ave. Designed by the Boston-born architect, John Harleston Parker, this distinctive and spectacular home is adorned with original Gilded Age details: gorgeous marble and hardwood/parquet floors, ornate wood moldings and walls, Italian crafted marble fireplaces, elaborately carved entry doors, a French wrought iron and ormolu balustrade, restored original single pane windows and beautiful locksets. While living here you'll enjoy 2 large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, a large living room (originally the drawing room) and an elegant formal dining room. Private laundry on the lower level, common roof deck with commanding panoramic views of Boston & Cambridge, and one parking spot complete this stunner. Incoming tenant to pay one month's broker fee split between cooperating agents.
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 229.57
Parking
- 1 Car Parking Space
Home Design
- 2,750 Sq Ft Home
- Apartment
- Entry on the 1st floor
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Additional Features
- Property is near public transit
- Cooling Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $7,500
- Property Available on 7/15/21
- Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal
- Assessor Parcel Number 3351417
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Shops
- Laundry Facilities
Recreation
- Community Pool
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 12, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Back Bay, MA
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Amy Caffrey
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Joseph Karam
Joseph Karam
Responds QuicklyNortheast Development & Investment, Inc.
(857) 343-8631
8 Total Sales
2 in Back Bay
$2M - $4M Price Range
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Kelty Agnew
Kelty Agnew
RE/MAX Innovative Properties
(978) 842-5039
47 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$2,237,500 Price
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Chris Olson
Chris Olson
eXp Realty, LLC
(401) 361-3740
22 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$1,950,000 Price
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Jackie Rose
Jackie Rose
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
(508) 273-8877
18 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$1,550,000 Price
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Caroline Morson
Caroline Morson
Compass
(781) 209-6953
42 Total Sales
2 in Back Bay
$799K - $2.3M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $14,500,000 | None Available | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $11,300,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $850,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2021 08/18/21 | Rented | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/09/2021 08/09/21 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/02/2021 08/02/21 | Price Changed | $7,000 | -6.7% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 07/06/2021 07/06/21 | For Rent | $7,500 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $36,965 | $3,192,100 | $1,154,500 | $2,037,600 |
| 2024 | $35,627 | $3,268,500 | $1,154,500 | $2,114,000 |
| 2023 | $36,310 | $3,380,800 | $1,154,500 | $2,226,300 |
| 2022 | $35,058 | $3,222,200 | $1,154,500 | $2,067,700 |
| 2021 | $33,180 | $3,109,700 | $1,048,900 | $2,060,800 |
| 2020 | $32,239 | $3,052,900 | $1,048,900 | $2,004,000 |
| 2019 | $31,652 | $3,003,000 | $1,048,900 | $1,954,100 |
| 2018 | $30,020 | $2,864,500 | $999,500 | $1,865,000 |
| 2017 | $29,689 | $2,803,500 | $953,300 | $1,850,200 |
| 2016 | $28,892 | $2,626,500 | $884,000 | $1,742,500 |
| 2015 | $29,131 | $2,405,500 | $788,300 | $1,617,200 |
| 2014 | $27,858 | $2,214,500 | $692,700 | $1,521,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Crystal Roach
Landlord's Agent in 2021
Crystal Roach
Compass
(508) 769-8838
9 in this area
207 Total Sales
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Bayley & Natoli
B
Tenant's Agent in 2021
Bayley & Natoli
Compass
(617) 206-3333
2 in this area
25 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72860915
APN: CBOS W:05 P:02946 S:000
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