$2,650,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2021

205 Commonwealth Ave Unit 6 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,617 Sq Ft
$821/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,639 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Copley Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of August 2021

Sunny side of Commonwealth Avenue Third Floor-through with DIRECT ELEVATOR ACCESS into this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Beautiful South Facing Bay Window overlooks the Commonwealth Mall and maximizes natural sunlight throughout the day. Updated kitchen large enough for a breakfast table, equipped with brand new appliances (Bosch, Subzero and Wolfe), granite counter tops and back splash. Separate Dining across from kitchen, Central Air, Washer and Dryer in unit. Custom built ins, ample closet space as well as extra storage in the basement. Deeded direct access parking space right behind the building #3, large enough for an SUV. This unit's UNBEATABLE LOCATION check's all the boxes for everything you need for city living! MUST SEE!. Pets upon trustee approval. Unit can be shown 24 hours notice, New Roof. 8/15/21 preferred closed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Dickerson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/13/2021

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen O'Hara

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,727

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

HOA Fees

  • $821 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,617 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03374 S:012,3350850

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,727

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$821 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Wine Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1617
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1604.82
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1638.84
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 821
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
  • UNIT BUILDING: 6
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03374 S:012,3350850
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 0.04
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 1617
  • PAGE: 123
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19727
  • Tax Book Number: 37471

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
Aug 6, 2021
Sold by
Jfr Nt
Bought by
Audrey K Fitzgerald Ret
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maureen O'Hara
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
2.12%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$2,613,276

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$36,724
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2005
Sold by
Swenson Deborah M and Swenson Jack W
Bought by
Jfr Nt and Rachwalski Fostira

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$968,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1990
Sold by
Evans Philip B
Bought by
Swenson Jack W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
9.96%
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
Condominium Deed $2,650,000 None Available
Deed $1,490,000 --
Deed $515,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $975,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $974,959 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $969,855 No Value Available
Previous Owner $968,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2021 08/12/21 Sold $2,650,000 +2.1% $1,639 / Sq Ft
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $2,595,000 0.0% $1,605 / Sq Ft
12/28/2020 12/28/20 Rented $8,000 0.0% --
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Price Changed $8,000 -5.9% $5 / Sq Ft
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Price Changed $8,500 -15.0% $5 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Price Changed $10,000 -9.1% $6 / Sq Ft
05/05/2020 05/05/20 For Rent $11,000 +22.2% --
11/27/2019 11/27/19 Rented $9,000 0.0% --
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Price Changed $9,000 -5.3% $5 / Sq Ft
08/22/2019 08/22/19 For Rent $9,500 0.0% --
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Rented $9,500 -5.0% --
04/19/2018 04/19/18 For Rent $10,000 -- --
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 $24,982 $2,157,300 $0 $2,157,300
2024 $23,515 $2,157,300 $0 $2,157,300
2023 $22,065 $2,054,500 $0 $2,054,500
2022 $21,594 $1,984,700 $0 $1,984,700
2021 $21,177 $1,984,700 $0 $1,984,700
2020 $19,727 $1,868,100 $0 $1,868,100
2019 $19,296 $1,830,700 $0 $1,830,700
2018 $18,096 $1,726,700 $0 $1,726,700
2017 $17,579 $1,660,000 $0 $1,660,000
2016 $18,140 $1,649,100 $0 $1,649,100
2015 $17,980 $1,484,700 $0 $1,484,700
2014 $16,648 $1,323,400 $0 $1,323,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72831159

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003374-000012