NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,025,000 - $2,909,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 18, 2012

Last sale price $904,000 $623 Per Sq Ft

Est. 171% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,165 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • No Units Above
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • City View
  • 2-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of January 2012

HAVE IT ALL at this 1 of a kind reno 2+ bd/1.5 bth penthouse duplex w/elevator on sunny side of Comm! A stunning, unique home in a gorgeous mansion w/2 priv terraces & priv roof deck w/skyline & river views! Open L/R w/period detail, custom built-ins, hwf thruout, fp, high ceilings. D/R w/fp & built-ins open to terrace. Marble 1/2 bth, SS/granite kit w/SubZero. Stairs to exp brick, skylit 3rd bdr, F/R-study w/built-ins. Huge MBR open to terrace, walk in closet & marble bth. c/ac, w/d, prk aval

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 11/16/2011

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Rich

Northeast Development & Investment, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • 1,307

HOA Fees

  • $467 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,452 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • City Views
  • Intercom
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Rented or Permit Required

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03379 S:010,3350868

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 6 Units
  • 215 Commonwealth Ave Condominiums Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,717

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$467 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Marble, Flooring - Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Half
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Balcony / Deck, Dressing Room
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Flooring - Marble
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Open Floorplan, Slider
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Slider
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan
  • Living Area: 1452
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: NB9260
  • MAIN SO: NB4939

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee: 466.9
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03379 S:010,3350868
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1306.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 1452
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13717

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,453,107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,120,000
Interest Rate
0.0509%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0345%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0366%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2011
Closed on
Jan 18, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Cohen
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Rich
Northeast Development & Investment, Inc.
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$904,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
0.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1988
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,675,000 None Available
-- --
$1,900,000 --
-- --
$904,000 --
$1,090,000 --
$722,500 --
$327,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,120,000
Previous Owner $1,100,000
Previous Owner $60,000
Closed $995,000
Previous Owner $220,000
Previous Owner $90,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $580,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/18/2012 01/18/12 Sold $904,000 +0.6% $623 / Sq Ft
11/23/2011 11/23/11 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2011 11/16/11 For Sale $899,000 -- $619 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $28,438 $2,455,800 $0 $2,455,800
2024 $26,768 $2,455,800 $0 $2,455,800
2023 $18,072 $1,682,700 $0 $1,682,700
2022 $17,949 $1,649,700 $0 $1,649,700
2021 $17,602 $1,649,700 $0 $1,649,700
2020 $18,609 $1,762,200 $0 $1,762,200
2019 $18,203 $1,727,040 $0 $1,727,040
2018 $17,304 $1,651,170 $0 $1,651,170
2017 $16,811 $1,587,460 $0 $1,587,460
2016 $17,998 $1,636,200 $0 $1,636,200
2015 $16,827 $1,389,500 $0 $1,389,500
2014 $15,580 $1,238,500 $0 $1,238,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Robert Cohen

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 962-0142

    16 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Robert Cohen
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  • Anthony Rich

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Anthony Rich

    Northeast Development & Investment, Inc.

    (508) 250-1428

    4 Total Sales

    Anthony Rich
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71312062

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003379-000010

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

215 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

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