$572,000
SOLD NOV 2, 2016

234 W Newton St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
694 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$824 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2016

This loft-like, garden level 1 bed condo gets great light from large, south facing windows. Enjoy hardwood floors, a nice open kitchen with ample space for a table and chairs, in unit laundry and lots of storage space. This property is located just a few feet from the Southwest Corridor Park, between the South End and Back Bay. With a 97 out of 100 Walk-Score, you're dead-center of the two most popular neighborhoods in Boston! Close to Copley, Back Bay Station, Symphony Hall and so many great restaurants a café's, you'll never run out of choices. This W Newton St home has the South End feel with a Back Bay address. It's a great space with a really nice, private patio in back and a quiet, secluded feel that belies its great location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Clark

South End Realty Group Listed on: 09/21/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

The Shorey Sheehan Team

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,117

Year Built

1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Partially Below Grade, Garden
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1899

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 2
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Interior Amenities: French Doors
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Unit Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • No Units: 4
  • Unit Building: 1

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: W:04 P:00839 S:002
  • Zoning: 102

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2019
Sold by
Nguyen Joe A
Bought by
J3h Llc
Current Estimated Value
$740,433

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2016
Closed on
Nov 2, 2016
Sold by
Briggs Zachary
Bought by
Nguyen Joe A
Seller's Agent
Brian Clark
South End Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
The Shorey Sheehan Team
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$572,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.87%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2016
Closed on
Sep 6, 2016
Sold by
Briggs Zachary and Briggs Jennifer
Bought by
Briggs Zachary
Seller's Agent
Brian Clark
South End Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
The Shorey Sheehan Team
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$572,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2007
Sold by
Haverty Matthew R
Bought by
Briggs Jennifer and Briggs Zachary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2005
Sold by
Oringer Kenneth
Bought by
Haverty Matthew R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,750
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2005
Sold by
Newton Rt 234 W
Bought by
Oringer Kenneth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1997
Sold by
Ellis James N and Ellis Helena
Bought by
Dounelis Maria K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$453,750
Interest Rate
7.52%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $399,900 --
Deed $285,000 --
Deed $320,000 --
Deed $1,600,000 --
Deed $605,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $224,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $453,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $90,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Off Market $2,850 -- --
09/29/2024 09/29/24 For Rent $2,850 +5.6% --
09/11/2021 09/11/21 Rented -- -- --
09/06/2021 09/06/21 Under Contract -- -- --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
07/05/2018 07/05/18 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
06/04/2018 06/04/18 For Rent $2,700 +8.0% --
02/02/2018 02/02/18 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Under Contract -- -- --
01/28/2018 01/28/18 Price Changed $2,500 -10.7% $4 / Sq Ft
01/02/2018 01/02/18 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
12/31/2017 12/31/17 Off Market $2,800 -- --
10/09/2017 10/09/17 For Rent $2,800 +5.7% --
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Rented $2,650 -5.4% --
02/27/2017 02/27/17 Under Contract -- -- --
01/26/2017 01/26/17 Price Changed $2,800 -6.7% $4 / Sq Ft
01/15/2017 01/15/17 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
11/02/2016 11/02/16 Sold $572,000 +0.5% $824 / Sq Ft
09/28/2016 09/28/16 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Sale $569,000 -- $820 / 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 $7,117 $614,600 $0 $614,600
2024 $6,443 $591,100 $0 $591,100
2023 $6,162 $573,700 $0 $573,700
2022 $5,944 $546,300 $0 $546,300
2021 $5,829 $546,300 $0 $546,300
2020 $5,887 $557,500 $0 $557,500
2019 $5,703 $541,100 $0 $541,100
2018 $5,351 $510,600 $0 $510,600
2017 $5,102 $481,800 $0 $481,800
2016 $5,096 $463,300 $0 $463,300
2015 $5,250 $433,500 $0 $433,500
2014 $5,004 $397,800 $0 $397,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72071105

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000839-000002