$1,432,500
SOLD MAY 1, 2018

197 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,175 Sq Ft
$443/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,219 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Security Service
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall
  • Intercom
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2022

Welcome to sunny-side Commonwealth Avenue. Located in one of Back Bay's most prestigious and sought after neighborhoods, this beautiful two-bedroom condominium boasts a spacious open living area with impeccably maintained hardwood floors throughout. Featuring custom built-in cabinets, gorgeous fireplace and mantel accents in both the living areas and master bedroom, and a cozy alcove with stunning panoramic south-facing views. Immerse yourself in the original architectural details and charm this home has to offer, all while living in the heart of historic Back Bay.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rodrigo Serrano

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 04/04/2018

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Gehan

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,768

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

HOA Fees

  • $443 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Security Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03372 S:008

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,768

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$443 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Rowhouse
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1234.04
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 4
  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available, Intercom
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet - Linen, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • No Living Levels: 6
  • Main Lo: AN4643
  • Main So: BB5984
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1175.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Central Heat, Electric
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 443.00
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1003500.00
  • Acre: 0.03
  • Lot Size: 1175.00
  • Page: 195
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03372 S:008

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10517.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3350838

Multi Family

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

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
2.14%

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $1,762,500 None Available
Deed $1,432,500 --
Deed $910,000 --
Deed $625,000 --
Deed $305,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $228,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72303259

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003372-000008