$740,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2018

197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
2 Baths
824 Sq Ft
$281/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$898 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall
  • Intercom

About This Home

As of August 2022

You always loved this beautiful block of Commonwealth Avenue and now you can live here!! What a find! Rarely available spacious one bedroom condo with outdoor space right in the heart of Back Bay! Open layout with living room /dining area / kitchen. Large living room with French doors to a brick patio! Custom built-in bookshelves. Schrock handcrafted kitchen cabinets, granite counter-tops, stainless steal appliances. Modern, hotel style bathrooms renovated in 2014 with elegant choice of tile and appliances. Central air, IN-UNIT washer/dryer. Low condo fee. Steps from the Prudential, Newbury Street, Boston Public Library, Boston Common & all of Back Bay Boston's beauty. Amazing location that provides access to all Boston has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tanya German

TG Real Estate Consultants Listed on: 04/19/2018

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

  • $9,537

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $281 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0503372002

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,537

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$281 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Rowhouse, Mid-Rise
  • Restrictions: Rentals
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 921.12
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 3
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
  • Other Room 1: Name: Entry Hall, On Level: First Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB3461
  • Main So: M59500
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 824.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Stone/Concrete
  • Exterior: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio - Enclosed

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 281.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Owner Association

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: 197 Commonwealth Condominium

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 703800.00
  • Page: 56
  • Parcel Number: 0503372002

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4875.25
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3350837

Multi Family

  • No Units: 7
  • No Units Owner Occ: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2023
Closed on
Jun 2, 2023
Sold by
Biondolillo Madeleine
Bought by
Biondolillo David
Seller's Agent
Collin Bray
Century 21 Cityside
Buyer's Agent
Kerry D'Ambroise
Columbus and Over Group, LLC
Sold Price
$4,250
Views
4

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2018
Closed on
Jul 2, 2018
Sold by
Paik Youngik
Bought by
Crowley Maggie D
Seller's Agent
Tanya German
TG Real Estate Consultants
Buyer's Agent
Robb Silva
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.29%
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2004
Sold by
Abramson Danielle T and Abramson Andrew F
Bought by
Paik Youngik

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2001
Sold by
Horn William C
Bought by
Abramson Andrew F

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
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1997
Sold by
Pezzella Paul M
Bought by
Horn William C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1990
Sold by
Malone Thomas W
Bought by
Pezzella Paul M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,900
Interest Rate
10.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $740,000 --
Deed $510,000 --
Deed $376,000 --
Deed $250,000 --
Deed $128,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $650,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $572,800 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $592,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $310,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $275,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $214,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $89,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Rent $3,600 0.0% --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $849,000 -5.6% $1,030 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Price Changed $899,000 -2.8% $1,091 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $925,000 0.0% $1,123 / Sq Ft
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Rented $4,250 0.0% --
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Under Contract -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Rent $4,250 +7.6% --
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Rented $3,950 0.0% --
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Sold $875,000 0.0% $1,062 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/02/2022 08/02/22 For Rent $3,950 0.0% --
07/21/2022 07/21/22 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2022 07/06/22 Price Changed $899,000 -5.3% $1,091 / Sq Ft
05/02/2022 05/02/22 For Sale $949,000 0.0% $1,152 / Sq Ft
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2022 04/21/22 For Sale $949,000 +28.2% $1,152 / Sq Ft
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Sold $740,000 -2.5% $898 / Sq Ft
05/11/2018 05/11/18 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2018 04/19/18 For Sale $759,000 0.0% $921 / Sq Ft
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
04/20/2017 04/20/17 Under Contract -- -- --
04/18/2017 04/18/17 For Rent $2,700 -- --
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 $9,537 $823,600 $0 $823,600
2024 $8,977 $823,600 $0 $823,600
2023 $8,423 $784,300 $0 $784,300
2022 $8,367 $769,000 $0 $769,000
2021 $8,205 $769,000 $0 $769,000
2020 $8,039 $761,300 $0 $761,300
2019 $7,864 $746,100 $0 $746,100
2018 $7,376 $703,800 $0 $703,800
2017 $7,165 $676,600 $0 $676,600
2016 $7,011 $637,400 $0 $637,400
2015 $6,734 $556,100 $0 $556,100
2014 $6,236 $495,700 $0 $495,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72311733

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003372-000002