$296,000
SOLD MAR 18, 2016

2003 Commonwealth Ave Unit 16 Brighton, MA 02135

Saint Elizabeths Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
550 Sq Ft
566 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$538 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2016

Inviting corner unit within professionally-managed building in a highly sought-after location! Accommodating foyer opens to spacious living room and the bedroom is positioned perfectly in the corner of the building. Built-in shelving and built-in cabinets augment the large living room. A stone's throw from Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Just 1/10 of a mile from the Green Line, and even closer to shuttle bus to Boston College which is only 1 mile away. With Brighton Center, Allston Village, Newton Centre, Beacon Street, and Boylston Street all incredibly accessible, shopping and dining of all tastes is within just minutes!! Enjoy the convenience of having both laundry accommodations and an elevator in the building!......Public Open House: Sunday, 01/31, 11:00-1:00. All offers due Tuesday, 02/02 at noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kyle St. Martin

Centre Realty Group Listed on: 01/22/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Hongmei Wang

HMW Real Estate, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,928

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Middle, Back
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Reservoir Heights
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • No Units: 109
  • Unit Building: 16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2016
Closed on
Mar 18, 2016
Sold by
Leclerc Nerva
Bought by
Mei Guobiao and Xu Jing
Seller's Agent
Kyle St. Martin
Centre Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Hongmei Wang
HMW Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$296,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.07%
Current Estimated Value
$424,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$128,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$96,572
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$328,014

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2005
Sold by
Parkman Rt
Bought by
Leclerc Felix and Leclerc Nerva

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Not Resolvable $296,000 --
Deed $215,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $193,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Under Contract -- -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Rent $2,400 +28.0% --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Rented $1,875 0.0% --
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Under Contract -- -- --
06/15/2021 06/15/21 For Rent $1,875 +2.7% --
07/21/2018 07/21/18 Rented $1,825 0.0% --
07/18/2018 07/18/18 Under Contract -- -- --
05/13/2018 05/13/18 For Rent $1,825 0.0% --
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Sold $296,000 +2.1% $538 / Sq Ft
02/03/2016 02/03/16 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2016 01/22/16 For Sale $290,000 -- $527 / 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 $3,928 $339,200 $0 $339,200
2024 $3,630 $333,000 $0 $333,000
2023 $3,576 $333,000 $0 $333,000
2022 $3,417 $314,100 $0 $314,100
2021 $3,323 $311,400 $0 $311,400
2020 $3,033 $287,200 $0 $287,200
2019 $2,968 $281,600 $0 $281,600
2018 $2,758 $263,200 $0 $263,200
2017 $2,582 $243,800 $0 $243,800
2016 $2,343 $213,000 $0 $213,000
2015 $2,667 $220,200 $0 $220,200
2014 $2,517 $200,100 $0 $200,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71952672

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BRIG-000000-000022-005081-000178