$494,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2012

236 W Newton St Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
695 Sq Ft
697 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$711 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2024

Gorgeous parlor floor one bedroom, one bathroom with private outdoor space just steps from Sparrow Park and nestled perfectly between Back Bay and the South End. East facing bow front fire-placed living room. Updated kitchen featuring granite, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Large fire-placed bedroom. Renovated bath. Private deck off master. Elegant original detail including molding, mantles, and double parlor doors. Hardwoods throughout, central ac, 695sf.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jillian Reig

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 10/22/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

John Keith

Christie's International Real Estate Atlantic Brokerage License #449520774

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,792

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 3
  • Unit Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2023
Sold by
Paweletz Cloud P and Asai Yukako
Bought by
Asai Yukako

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Zalt Michael J
Bought by
Afes Van B and Incarnato Phillip J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2005
Sold by
Bantham Amy E
Bought by
Zalt Jihad

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2000
Sold by
Haggerty Mark A and Wagner Neil D
Bought by
Bantham Amy E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1991
Sold by
Stempel Jane E and Stempel Jay E
Bought by
Yip David D and Yip Wing K
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
Condominium Deed -- None Available
Condominium Deed -- None Available
Deed $475,000 --
Deed $475,000 --
Deed $422,500 --
Deed $422,500 --
Deed $307,500 --
Deed $171,500 --
Deed $171,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $290,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $290,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $342,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $423,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $332,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Rent $3,500 +4.5% --
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Rented $3,350 0.0% --
07/31/2024 07/31/24 Sold $740,000 0.0% $1,065 / Sq Ft
07/08/2024 07/08/24 Under Contract -- -- --
06/30/2024 06/30/24 For Rent $3,400 0.0% --
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2024 06/18/24 For Sale $749,900 0.0% $1,079 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Rented $3,300 -2.9% --
05/10/2022 05/10/22 For Rent $3,400 +36.0% --
05/09/2020 05/09/20 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
05/09/2020 05/09/20 Under Contract -- -- --
05/01/2020 05/01/20 For Rent $2,500 -2.0% --
11/02/2018 11/02/18 Rented $2,550 +2.0% --
11/02/2018 11/02/18 Under Contract -- -- --
10/17/2018 10/17/18 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
11/26/2012 11/26/12 Sold $494,000 -0.8% $711 / Sq Ft
11/16/2012 11/16/12 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2012 10/22/12 For Sale $498,000 -- $717 / 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 $8,792 $759,200 $0 $759,200
2024 $7,959 $730,200 $0 $730,200
2023 $7,610 $708,600 $0 $708,600
2022 $7,343 $674,900 $0 $674,900
2021 $7,201 $674,900 $0 $674,900
2020 $6,842 $647,900 $0 $647,900
2019 $6,631 $629,100 $0 $629,100
2018 $6,220 $593,500 $0 $593,500
2017 $6,297 $594,600 $0 $594,600
2016 $6,289 $571,700 $0 $571,700
2015 $6,376 $526,500 $0 $526,500
2014 $6,079 $483,200 $0 $483,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71449848

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000840-000004