NOT LISTED FOR SALE

205 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,308,000 - $2,413,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,701 Sq Ft
$664/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 24, 2012

Last sale price $1,495,000 $879 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,513/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Property is near public transit
  • Custom Closet System
  • Brownstone
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of February 2012

Rare 3 bed floor-through w/direct elevator access on sunny side Commonwealth near Exeter. Spacious and bright. Georgeous mall views. High ceilings, moldings & 2 fireplaces. C/A. Fully renovated. 2005 designer granite, stainless & cherry eat-in kitchen. 2005 master bath.Second full bath with full size washer and drier.Hardwood floors, attic storage plus separate storage closet, built-in wall of bookcases & bedroom bureau and storage cabinetry. Ten unit highly regarded building. Rental pkg. avail

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barry Solar

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 12/05/2011

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,797

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • 1,699

HOA Fees

  • $664 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,701 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Rented or Permit Required

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3350852

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 10 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,797

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$664 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Oven,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Area: 1701
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: an6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 878.89
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 878.89
  • MAIN SO: BB5984

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Rented
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 663.56
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • UNIT BUILDING: 4
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3350852
  • Zoning: Residentia
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 178
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14796.81
  • Tax Book Number: 34857

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2011
Closed on
Feb 24, 2012
Sold by
Schwartz Anthony and Schwartz Claudia R
Bought by
Oneill Jacqueline A
Seller's Agent
Barry Solar
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,495,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,342,350

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$847,350
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2004
Sold by
Steinbaum Ellen Z
Bought by
Schwartz Claudia R and Schwartz Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1990
Sold by
Mehlman Samuel J
Bought by
Steinbaum Carl A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
9.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Oneill Jacqueline A $1,495,000 --
Schwartz Claudia R $1,187,500 --
Steinbaum Carl A $490,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Steinbaum Carl A $330,000
Previous Owner Steinbaum Carl A $333,700
Previous Owner Steinbaum Carl A $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2012 02/24/12 Sold $1,495,000 0.0% $879 / Sq Ft
12/11/2011 12/11/11 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2011 12/05/11 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $879 / 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 $25,026 $2,161,100 $0 $2,161,100
2024 $23,556 $2,161,100 $0 $2,161,100
2023 $22,105 $2,058,200 $0 $2,058,200
2022 $21,954 $2,017,800 $0 $2,017,800
2021 $21,530 $2,017,800 $0 $2,017,800
2020 $20,388 $1,930,700 $0 $1,930,700
2019 $19,944 $1,892,200 $0 $1,892,200
2018 $18,704 $1,784,700 $0 $1,784,700
2017 $18,170 $1,715,800 $0 $1,715,800
2016 $18,586 $1,689,600 $0 $1,689,600
2015 $18,791 $1,551,700 $0 $1,551,700
2014 $17,399 $1,383,100 $0 $1,383,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71316792

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003374-000008