NOT LISTED FOR SALE

198 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,708,000 - $11,669,884

6 Beds
7 Baths
7,500 Sq Ft
$1,225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 21, 2014

Last sale price $9,250,000 $1,233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $60,358 / mo

254 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2014

Grand Commonwealth Avenue Townhouse centrally located in the heart of Back Bay. An elevator serves all five levels of this meticulously renovated home complete with soaring ceilings, carved accents and crown molding throughout. The Parlor level offers a formal dining room with Comm Ave views, sun-filled breakfast room with balcony, great room, and large open kitchen. One floor above is the front-facing double-width living room, handsome wood paneled library and separate office. Master bedroom suite includes dressing room, large closets and luxurious en suite bath. Four additional bedrooms and separate au-pair suite. Private landscaped garden and spacious roof deck perfect for entertaining. This trophy home is complete with 3 car parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 02/10/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Marsh

Marsh Properties, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

3,223 Sq Ft Lot

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 14
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2014
Closed on
Nov 21, 2014
Sold by
198 Commonwealth Ave R
Bought by
198 Personal Residence
Seller's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tim Marsh
Marsh Properties, Inc.
List Price
$9,500,000
Sold Price
$9,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-2.63%
Current Estimated Value
$9,188,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$61,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2012
Sold by
Okelley Lesley B
Bought by
198 Commonwealth Ave R and Okelley Lesley B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1996
Sold by
202 Commonwealth Inc
Bought by
Okelley Ronald L and Okelley Lesley B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1996
Sold by
Newbury College Inc
Bought by
202 Commonwealth Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,191,000
Interest Rate
8.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Value Increase
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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
198 Personal Residence -- --
198 Commonwealth Ave R -- --
Okelley Ronald L $1,200,000 --
202 Commonwealth Inc $4,750,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner 202 Commonwealth Inc $255,000
Previous Owner 202 Commonwealth Inc $1,100,000
Previous Owner 202 Commonwealth Inc $4,191,000
Previous Owner 202 Commonwealth Inc $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/21/2014 11/21/14 Sold $9,250,000 0.0% $1,233 / Sq Ft
10/22/2014 10/22/14 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2014 10/07/14 Off Market $9,250,000 -- --
02/10/2014 02/10/14 For Sale $9,500,000 -- $1,267 / 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 $130,448 $11,264,900 $4,137,700 $7,127,200
2024 $119,580 $10,970,600 $4,018,700 $6,951,900
2023 $117,824 $10,970,600 $4,018,700 $6,951,900
2022 $111,968 $10,291,200 $3,827,400 $6,463,800
2021 $107,654 $10,089,400 $3,752,300 $6,337,100
2020 $103,354 $9,787,300 $2,948,700 $6,838,600
2019 $98,221 $9,318,900 $2,408,600 $6,910,300
2018 $91,308 $8,712,600 $2,408,600 $6,304,000
2017 $82,305 $7,772,000 $2,408,600 $5,363,400
2016 $82,254 $7,477,600 $2,408,600 $5,069,000
2015 $77,747 $6,420,100 $1,479,500 $4,940,600
2014 $76,587 $6,088,000 $1,479,500 $4,608,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Campion

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tracy Campion

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (617) 851-3506

    170 in this area

    362 Total Sales

    Tracy Campion
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  • Tim Marsh

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Tim Marsh

    Marsh Properties, Inc.

    (617) 548-7145

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Tim Marsh
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71631661

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003268

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

198 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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