NOT LISTED FOR SALE

233 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $900,000 - $1,083,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
878 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold November 19, 2020

Last sale price $930,000 $1,059 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,212/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Heating
  • High Speed Internet
  • Intercom
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of November 2020

One of the best front-facing 1 bedroom + study condos in the Back Bay. Renovated to a very high standard with custom workmanship & design throughout. Open designer kitchen with 10’ ceilings, breakfast bar, plenty of custom cabinets, honed black granite counters, SS appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, disposal & microwave. Oversized sunny rooms are generously proportioned with high ceilings, crown & baseboard moldings & stunning just refinished, white oak floors throughout. Living room with 12’ ceilings has enormous bright, newer double height 3 bay window, fireplace, and built-in bookshelves with cabinets. Glass French doors open to private study, child’s room or guest room, with bookshelves & custom closet. Extra-large bedroom with sunny front-facing tall window, 12’ high ceilings, custom double closet. South facing views of Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Elevator building, washer/dryer hookup, with a $2000 allowance at closing from seller to buyer to purchase & install w/d of their choice.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 08/24/2020

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Anderson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty License #449585391

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,245

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 871

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Utilities

  • Shared Heating and Cooling
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Oil Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Laundry in unit
  • Year Round Access
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03386 S:025

Community Details

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,245

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Rowhouse, Brownstone
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1025.06
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1886

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom, Internet Available - Broadband
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 3
  • Laundry Features: In Building, In Unit
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2593
  • Main So: BB5918
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 878.00

Exterior Features

  • Beach Ownership: Public
  • Beachfront Flag: Yes
  • Beach Miles To: 1 to 2 Mile
  • Construction: Brick, Stone/Concrete
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Rented
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Central Heat, Hot Water Radiators, Steam, Oil, Common, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 574.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Garden Area, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 788500.00
  • Acre: 0.02
  • Lot Size: 878.00
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03386 S:025
  • Zoning: Residentl

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8327.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3350889
  • Tax Year: 2020

Multi Family

  • No Units: 12
  • No Units Owner Occ: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2020
Closed on
Nov 9, 2020
Sold by
Young Holly J Est
Bought by
Macleod Ethel Y
Seller's Agent
Robert Cohen
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
Chris Anderson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
3.33%
Current Estimated Value
$1,023,739

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$93,739
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.96%
Original Mortgage
$744,000
Outstanding Balance
$662,054
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$361,685

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2012
Sold by
Dubak Blair P and Young Holly J
Bought by
Young Holly J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2007
Sold by
Young Holly J
Bought by
Dubak Blair P and Young Holly J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1996
Sold by
Abeles Barbara A
Bought by
Young Holly J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Macleod Ethel Y $930,000 None Available
Young Holly J -- --
Dubak Blair P -- --
Young Holly J $202,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Macleod Ethel Y $744,000
Previous Owner Young Holly J $162,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/19/2020 11/19/20 Sold $930,000 +3.3% $1,059 / Sq Ft
09/13/2020 09/13/20 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2020 08/24/20 For Sale $900,000 0.0% $1,025 / Sq Ft
06/25/2012 06/25/12 Off Market $2,750 -- --
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Rented $2,775 +0.9% --
03/27/2012 03/27/12 For Rent $2,750 -- --
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 $10,245 $884,700 $0 $884,700
2024 $9,643 $884,700 $0 $884,700
2023 $9,050 $842,600 $0 $842,600
2022 $8,988 $826,100 $0 $826,100
2021 $8,814 $826,100 $0 $826,100
2020 $8,327 $788,500 $0 $788,500
2019 $8,145 $772,800 $0 $772,800
2018 $7,639 $728,900 $0 $728,900
2017 $7,420 $700,700 $0 $700,700
2016 $7,467 $678,800 $0 $678,800
2015 $7,750 $640,000 $0 $640,000
2014 $6,681 $531,100 $0 $531,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Robert Cohen

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 962-0142

    23 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Robert Cohen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Chris Anderson

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tony Menounos

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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  • Adam Mundt

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Adam Mundt

    Kingston Real Estate & Management

    (617) 308-6338

    58 Total Sales

    Adam Mundt
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72714925

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003386-000025

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

233 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

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