$405,000
SOLD MAY 17, 2012

237 W Newton St Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
630 Sq Ft
$285/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$643 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 2-minute walk to Prudential Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Titus Sparrow Park

About This Home

As of May 2012

Lovely parlor level floor-through one bedroom, centrally located in the St. Botolph neighborhood on the Back Bay/South End line. This sun-filled condo has high ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors. The front facing living room features a working fireplace with granite inlay, large bow windows and exposed brick walls. The spacious bedroom includes a large walk-in closet. Just steps from Titus Sparrow Park, the Southwest Corridor and public transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek Greene

Sterling Lion, LLC License #453010898 Listed on: 03/15/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,480

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

HOA Fees

  • $285 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 630 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:04 P:00961 S:006,4758686

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 30 Units
  • Brownstones At Copley Sq/West Newton St Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,480

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$285 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Buyer Agency: 2%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 0%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Freezer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Living Area: 630
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: NB3090
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 658.73
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 642.86
  • MAIN SO: H11111

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 285
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • 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:04 P:00961 S:006,4758686
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 630
  • PAGE: 145

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4480
  • Tax Book Number: 40993

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 30

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2020
Sold by
Collins Michael F
Bought by
Michael F Collins T
Current Estimated Value
$739,411

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2012
Closed on
May 17, 2012
Sold by
Fitzgerald George B and Fitzgerald Marcia C
Bought by
Hession John M and Hession Patricia
Seller's Agent
Derek Greene
Sterling Lion, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2006
Sold by
Prendeville T
Bought by
Fitzgerald George B and Fitzgerald Marcia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,550
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1991
Sold by
Habas Paul S and Habas Rori
Bought by
Taylor John and Prendeville Jacquel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
9.1%
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
Not Resolvable $405,000 --
Deed $379,500 --
Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $341,550 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $76,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Rented -- -- --
08/16/2021 08/16/21 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
06/13/2019 06/13/19 Rented $2,800 +7.7% --
06/08/2019 06/08/19 Under Contract -- -- --
05/30/2019 05/30/19 For Rent $2,600 0.0% --
05/17/2012 05/17/12 Sold $405,000 -2.4% $643 / Sq Ft
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2012 03/15/12 For Sale $415,000 -- $659 / 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 $7,576 $654,200 $0 $654,200
2024 $6,891 $632,200 $0 $632,200
2023 $6,589 $613,500 $0 $613,500
2022 $6,263 $575,600 $0 $575,600
2021 $6,142 $575,600 $0 $575,600
2020 $5,556 $526,100 $0 $526,100
2019 $5,384 $510,800 $0 $510,800
2018 $5,050 $481,900 $0 $481,900
2017 $4,816 $454,800 $0 $454,800
2016 $4,810 $437,300 $0 $437,300
2015 $4,878 $402,800 $0 $402,800
2014 $4,651 $369,700 $0 $369,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71351816

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000961-000006