$622,500
SOLD JUL 31, 2017 RENTED FEB 26, 2025

190 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
622 Sq Ft
610 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,001 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2017

Location and Views! Quintessential Back Bay! Bay windowed one bedroom in charming turn of the century brick townhouse. Located in the HEART of Back bay just steps to the Copley T, Amtrak,Logan Shuttle, Boston Public Library, Newbury Street and Prudential Center. This bright and sunny home looks out onto the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Original Wide Parquet floors, High ceilings and original moldings makes this home feel elegant and refined. Detailed ornamental fireplace. Great closet space. Kitchen features granite countertops,under counter lighting, dishwasher, garbage disposal and Maytag washer. Bedroom has large window that overlooks Commonwealth Avenue. Building features Common laundry. Professionally managed. Recently updated common areas.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen O'Hara

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 05/16/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

The Annette Given Team

The Charles Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,078

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Townhouse
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: BB9906

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: 184-190 Commonwealth Condominiums
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 49
  • Unit Building: 5

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2017
Closed on
Jul 31, 2017
Sold by
Serotkin Kathleen Est
Bought by
Given Pater and Given Annette M
Seller's Agent
Maureen O'Hara
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
The Annette Given Team
The Charles Realty
List Price
$645,000
Sold Price
$622,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-3.49%
Current Estimated Value
$772,325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$149,825
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$498,000
Outstanding Balance
$411,232
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$361,093
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 $622,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $498,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $65,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $53,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Rented $4,000 +3.9% --
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Under Contract -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Rent $3,850 0.0% --
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $622,500 -3.5% $1,001 / Sq Ft
05/25/2017 05/25/17 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2017 05/16/17 For Sale $645,000 0.0% $1,037 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Under Contract -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
04/15/2015 04/15/15 Rented $2,500 -3.8% --
04/15/2015 04/15/15 For Rent $2,600 +13.0% --
06/20/2012 06/20/12 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
06/20/2012 06/20/12 For Rent $2,300 -- --
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 $8,078 $697,600 $0 $697,600
2024 $8,004 $734,300 $0 $734,300
2023 $7,512 $699,400 $0 $699,400
2022 $7,459 $685,600 $0 $685,600
2021 $7,315 $685,600 $0 $685,600
2020 $6,924 $655,700 $0 $655,700
2019 $6,774 $642,700 $0 $642,700
2018 $6,001 $572,600 $0 $572,600
2017 $5,830 $550,500 $0 $550,500
2016 $5,660 $514,500 $0 $514,500
2015 $5,594 $461,900 $0 $461,900
2014 $5,179 $411,700 $0 $411,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72165512

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001380-000012