NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,741,000 - $2,032,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,175 Sq Ft
$555/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 31, 2022

Last sale price $1,762,500 $1,500 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,363/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Jogging Path
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of May 2022

This stunning two bedroom, two bathroom front-facing home is in a premier location on the sunny-side of Commonwealth Avenue overlooking the Mall. The enormous living/dining room comprises the entire front of the residence with an oversized bay window, beautiful built-ins, gleaming hardwood floors and twin fireplaces. The efficient kitchen is equipped with ample cherry cabinetry and stainless appliances. The primary suite is generous in proportion and is complete with another bay of windows, hardwood floors, fireplace, excellent closet space and an en-suite bath with shower/tub combination. The second bedroom also features hardwood floors and could accommodate a king-sized bed. The guest bath with shower is conveniently located in the hallway, as is the in-unit laundry. The elegant entry to this elevator building is in the New York style, with steps down rather than up, and the common areas were recently updated. This is a NO PETS and NO SMOKING condo association. High owner occupancy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Gehan

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 04/12/2022

Co-Listed By

Laura Hughes

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

The Biega + Kilgore Team

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,650

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,176

HOA Fees

  • $555 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3350841

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 6 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,650

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$555 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Front)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1175
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5984
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1527.66
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1500
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee: 555
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 4
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3350841
  • Zoning: 102
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: NA
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13650.4
  • Tax Book Number: NA

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2022
Closed on
May 18, 2022
Sold by
95 Beacon Capital Llc
Bought by
Pyle Nye S
Seller's Agent
Bill Gehan
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
The Biega + Kilgore Team
Compass
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,762,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,500
-1.81%
Current Estimated Value
$1,854,975

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,475
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2018
Closed on
May 1, 2018
Sold by
Papaldo Paola and Gatti Alessandro
Bought by
95 Beacon Capital Llc
Seller's Agent
Rodrigo Serrano
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bill Gehan
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,432,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-1.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2007
Sold by
197 Commonwealth Condo and Kaser Amy C
Bought by
Gatti Alessandro and Papaldo Paola

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Lukes Russell A
Bought by
Crandall Amy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1987
Sold by
Badler Gerard
Bought by
Lukes Russell A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
9.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Pyle Nye S $1,762,500 None Available
95 Beacon Capital Llc $1,432,500 --
Gatti Alessandro $910,000 --
Crandall Amy E $625,000 --
Lukes Russell A $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lukes Russell A $500,000
Previous Owner Lukes Russell A $228,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2022 05/31/22 Sold $1,762,500 -1.8% $1,500 / Sq Ft
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2022 04/12/22 For Sale $1,795,000 0.0% $1,528 / Sq Ft
06/10/2020 06/10/20 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Under Contract -- -- --
06/04/2020 06/04/20 For Rent $5,000 +2.0% --
02/26/2019 02/26/19 Rented $4,900 -5.8% --
02/23/2019 02/23/19 Under Contract -- -- --
01/02/2019 01/02/19 For Rent $5,200 0.0% --
05/01/2018 05/01/18 Sold $1,432,500 -1.2% $1,219 / Sq Ft
04/18/2018 04/18/18 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2018 04/04/18 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $1,234 / 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 $18,768 $1,620,700 $0 $1,620,700
2024 $17,666 $1,620,700 $0 $1,620,700
2023 $13,619 $1,268,100 $0 $1,268,100
2022 $13,526 $1,243,200 $0 $1,243,200
2021 $13,265 $1,243,200 $0 $1,243,200
2020 $12,277 $1,162,600 $0 $1,162,600
2019 $12,010 $1,139,500 $0 $1,139,500
2018 $10,517 $1,003,500 $0 $1,003,500
2017 $10,216 $964,700 $0 $964,700
2016 $10,288 $935,300 $0 $935,300
2015 $10,872 $897,800 $0 $897,800
2014 $10,068 $800,300 $0 $800,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Gehan

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Bill Gehan

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (617) 236-0711

    32 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Bill Gehan
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  • Laura Hughes

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Laura Hughes

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (970) 389-6612

    19 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Laura Hughes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jake Tankel

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley

    13 Total Sales

    Jake Tankel
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Mary Palmer

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (781) 608-4462

    2 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Mary Palmer
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  • Colin Bayley

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Colin Bayley

    Compass

    (978) 761-0240

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Colin Bayley
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72965766

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003372-000008

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4, Boston, MA

This home is located at 197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4, Boston, MA 02116 since 12 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,854,975, approximately $1,578 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Kingsley Montessori School, Park Street School, and Advent School.

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