NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,644,000 - $1,856,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,175 Sq Ft
1,176 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 24, 2022

Last sale price $1,745,000 $1,485 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,141 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Wood Flooring
  • Elevator
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of March 2022

Unique offering. Front facing with timeless Comm Ave mall views. Sunny side of Commonwealth Ave in the Back Bay on a premier block, corner of Exeter St near Copley Sq. 1175 SF 2BR/2BA in an ELEVATOR building. Central A/C & W/D in the unit. Open living room/dining space offers ornate windows with curved glass, two fireplaces, period detail, high ceilings and built-in bookcases. Hardwood floors throughout and excellent storage. Additional shared private storage perfect for a bike and luggage. 7 unit self-managed building with 5/7 units owner occupied. Sorry the HOA is not pet friendly. The Esplanade, Public Garden, and Newbury Street with restaurants & shopping are only steps away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Collin Bray

Century 21 Cityside Listed on: 01/13/2022

Century 21 Cityside

Last Buyer's Agent

Bobby Ciletti

Corcoran Property Advisors

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,124

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,176

HOA Fees

  • $516 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,175 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4759468

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, snow removal
  • 7 Units

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,124

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

1,176 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$516 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 1175
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB6400
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 516
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4759468
  • Zoning: 99999
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13124

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2022
Closed on
Mar 24, 2022
Sold by
Ginty David
Bought by
Helen E Yuu and Helen Yuu
Seller's Agent
Collin Bray
Century 21 Cityside
Buyer's Agent
Bobby Ciletti
Corcoran Property Advisors
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,745,000
Premium/Discount to List
$120,000
7.38%
Current Estimated Value
$1,733,444

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,556
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.16%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$865,452
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$867,992

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2013
Closed on
Oct 16, 2013
Sold by
Keane John and Keane Betty
Bought by
Ginty David
Seller's Agent
Nancy Tye
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Michele Friedler
Hammond Residential Real Estate
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-6.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%
Original Mortgage
$793,100
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1995
Sold by
Reichenbach Heidi and Reichenbach George S
Bought by
Hillman Robert and Kaplan Gail

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
7.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1992
Sold by
Green James and Green Anne B
Bought by
Reichenbach Heidi and Reinchenbach George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
7.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1988
Sold by
Egan Charles
Bought by
Green James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,250
Interest Rate
9.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Helen E Yuu $1,745,000 None Available
Ginty David $1,030,000 --
Ginty David $1,030,000 --
Hillman Robert $385,000 --
Reichenbach Heidi $325,000 --
Green James $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Helen E Yuu $950,000
Previous Owner Ginty David $793,100
Previous Owner Green James $308,000
Previous Owner Green James $172,000
Previous Owner Green James $236,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/24/2022 03/24/22 Sold $1,745,000 +7.4% $1,485 / Sq Ft
01/19/2022 01/19/22 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2022 01/13/22 For Sale $1,625,000 +57.8% $1,383 / Sq Ft
10/16/2013 10/16/13 Sold $1,030,000 0.0% $877 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/13/2013 09/13/13 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2013 08/10/13 Off Market $1,030,000 -- --
08/06/2013 08/06/13 Price Changed $1,050,000 -4.5% $894 / Sq Ft
06/25/2013 06/25/13 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $936 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $15,472 $1,336,100 $0 $1,336,100
2024 $14,563 $1,336,100 $0 $1,336,100
2023 $13,667 $1,272,500 $0 $1,272,500
2022 $13,382 $1,230,000 $0 $1,230,000
2021 $13,124 $1,230,000 $0 $1,230,000
2020 $12,119 $1,147,600 $0 $1,147,600
2019 $11,855 $1,124,800 $0 $1,124,800
2018 $11,118 $1,060,900 $0 $1,060,900
2017 $10,801 $1,019,900 $0 $1,019,900
2016 $11,079 $1,007,200 $0 $1,007,200
2015 $11,226 $927,000 $0 $927,000
2014 $10,035 $797,700 $0 $797,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Collin Bray

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Collin Bray

    Century 21 Cityside

    (617) 512-1095

    18 in this area

    156 Total Sales

    Collin Bray
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Bobby Ciletti

    Corcoran Property Advisors

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Bobby Ciletti
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  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Nancy Tye

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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  • Michele Friedler

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Michele Friedler

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    (617) 877-8177

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Michele Friedler
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72933766

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003372-000004

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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