Gary Kelley
GK Group Services, Inc.
(508) 665-1619
64 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$950,000 Price
222 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $7,243,389
5
Beds
6
Baths
7,848
Sq Ft
$923/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of October 2020Tremendous Opportunity to own a 5 level multi-family building in prestigous Back Bay location on Boston's famed Commonwealth Avenue. Rarely available, this Victorian townhouse has had only 2 owners in its 140 year history. Original detail includes handsome entrance, grand central staircase, ornate moldings, 6 fireplaces and bow window. Soaring ceilings and wonderful windows overlooking America's grandest avenue.Currently configured as Owner's apartment on first and second floors and studio and one bedroom apartments on third and fourth floor. Roof to foyer skylight. 3 single parking spaces with direct access. Enormous terrace. Customize a single family home, create luxury condos or keep as a blue-chip income property. Ideally located on the Exeter-Fairfield block steps to Copley Square, Charles River, Newbury Street restaurants & boutiques, financial district, and cultural attractions.
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 3,049
Additional Features
- Basement
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03257 S:000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 6, 2024
Sold by
222 Commonwealth Ave Llc
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 30, 2024
Sold by
222 Commonwealth Ave Llc
Bought by
Lyu Jiahan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 2024
Sold by
222 Commonwealth Ave Llc
Bought by
Watrous Ft and Watrous
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,900,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 11, 2020
Closed on
Oct 1, 2020
Sold by
222 Comm Avenue Rt and Rossman
Bought by
222 Commonwealth Ave Llc
Seller's Agent
Shelagh Brennan
Cabot & Company
Buyer's Agent
Eric Hersum
Back Bay Properties Corp.
List Price
$9,000,000
Sold Price
$8,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900,000
-10%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.85%
Original Mortgage
$6,480,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 2015
Sold by
Crozier Robert E and Crozier Mary E
Bought by
222 Commonwealth Ave R and Crozier
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Back Bay, MA
-
Gary Kelley
-
Leanne McCormick
Leanne McCormick
Milestone Realty, Inc.
(781) 633-7912
166 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$490,000 Price
-
Chris Perez
Chris Perez
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(978) 736-3584
3 Total Sales
2 in Back Bay
$1.7M - $1.9M Price Range
-
Nicole Blanchard
Nicole Blanchard
Compass
(781) 808-2520
28 Total Sales
5 in Back Bay
$135K - $3.9M Price Range
-
Jennifer Schneider
Jennifer Schneider
Century 21 Elite Realty
(781) 549-9402
105 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$2,594,000 Price
-
Georgia Balafas
Georgia Balafas
Corcoran Property Advisors
(781) 645-4693
54 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$2,400,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,200,000 | None Available | ||
| Lyu Jiahan | $2,600,000 | None Available | |
| Watrous Ft | $3,200,000 | None Available | |
| 222 Commonwealth Ave Llc | $8,100,000 | None Available | |
| 222 Commonwealth Ave R | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,900,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Commonwealth Ave Llc | $12,262,000 | |
| Previous Owner | 222 Commonwealth Ave Llc | $6,480,000 | |
| Previous Owner | 222 Commonwealth Av Rt | $200,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2020 10/05/20 | Sold | $8,100,000 | -4.4% | $1,032 / Sq Ft |
| 07/21/2020 07/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2020 06/03/20 | Price Changed | $8,475,000 | -5.8% | $1,080 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2020 03/11/20 | For Sale | $9,000,000 | -- | $1,147 / 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 | $97,087 | $8,384,000 | $3,713,000 | $4,671,000 |
| 2024 | $61,367 | $5,630,000 | $2,282,100 | $3,347,900 |
| 2023 | $24,424 | $2,274,100 | $904,700 | $1,369,400 |
| 2022 | $25,590 | $2,352,000 | $904,700 | $1,447,300 |
| 2021 | $25,448 | $2,385,000 | $797,000 | $1,588,000 |
| 2020 | $24,716 | $2,340,500 | $797,000 | $1,543,500 |
| 2019 | $23,910 | $2,268,500 | $797,000 | $1,471,500 |
| 2018 | $22,909 | $2,186,000 | $758,600 | $1,427,400 |
| 2017 | $22,562 | $2,130,500 | $723,400 | $1,407,100 |
| 2016 | $21,896 | $1,990,500 | $669,000 | $1,321,500 |
| 2015 | $21,774 | $1,798,000 | $598,500 | $1,199,500 |
| 2014 | $20,505 | $1,630,000 | $544,100 | $1,085,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Shelagh Brennan
Seller's Agent in 2020
Shelagh Brennan
Cabot & Company
(857) 449-1242
9 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
Eric Hersum
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Eric Hersum
Back Bay Properties Corp.
(617) 212-4441
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72631901
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003257
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