NOT LISTED FOR SALE

245 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,501,000 - $8,084,411

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,390 Sq Ft
1878 Built

Last Sold May 20, 2016

Last sale price $7,160,000 $1,631 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $42,964/month

464 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2016

NEW CONSTRUCTION! Exquisite 4 bedroom + Study penthouse triplex has direct elevator access to every floor and two private decks! A traditional layout is complete with an open kitchen/living layout. A chef's kitchen is finished with both granite and marble slab counters, custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, and a walk-in pantry. A generous living and dining space has a custom wet bar and wine storage. A front facing formal sitting room has a private study and has been finished with custom cabinetry and a gas fireplace! An enormous master bedroom suite has a walk in dressing room, gas fireplace and a spa-like marble bath complete with large double vanity, multi-head, steam shower and soaking tub with gas fireplace. 3 additional guest bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and a top floor level family room has a gas fireplace and access 1 of 2 private walk out decks! Complete with a private storage room and 4 Parking Spaces! (2 garaged & 2 outdoor w snowmelt system)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Harper

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 01/12/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeannemarie Conley

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$96,850

Year Built

1878

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1878

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • No Living Levels: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate, Rubber
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central Heat
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Developer Control
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 2
  • Unit Building: 2

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2020
Sold by
245 Commonwealth Ave Rt
Bought by
Brown Keith and Brown Susan
Current Estimated Value
$6,666,470

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2015
Closed on
May 20, 2016
Sold by
245 Commonwealth Ave L
Bought by
245 Commonwealth Ave R
Seller's Agent
Michael Harper
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Jeannemarie Conley
Compass
List Price
$8,650,000
Sold Price
$7,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,490,000
-17.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.75%
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
Brown Keith -- None Available
245 Commonwealth Ave R $7,160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Sold $7,160,000 -10.4% $1,631 / Sq Ft
04/20/2016 04/20/16 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2016 03/19/16 Price Changed $7,995,000 -5.9% $1,821 / Sq Ft
12/07/2015 12/07/15 Price Changed $8,495,000 -1.8% $1,935 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 For Sale $8,650,000 +20.8% $1,970 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 Off Market $7,160,000 -- --
01/12/2015 01/12/15 For Sale $8,650,000 0.0% $1,970 / Sq Ft
08/28/2012 08/28/12 Rented $3,350 -13.0% --
07/29/2012 07/29/12 Under Contract -- -- --
07/05/2012 07/05/12 For Rent $3,850 -- --
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 $96,850 $8,363,600 $0 $8,363,600
2024 $91,490 $8,393,600 $0 $8,393,600
2023 $85,854 $7,993,900 $0 $7,993,900
2022 $85,269 $7,837,200 $0 $7,837,200
2021 $83,623 $7,837,200 $0 $7,837,200
2020 $77,915 $7,378,300 $0 $7,378,300
2019 $76,242 $7,233,605 $0 $7,233,605
2018 $81,785 $7,803,900 $0 $7,803,900
2017 $79,450 $7,502,400 $0 $7,502,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Harper

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Harper

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 480-3938

    25 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Michael Harper
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  • Jeannemarie Conley

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jeannemarie Conley

    Compass

    (617) 312-3991

    16 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Jeannemarie Conley
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Geoffrey Gibbons

    First Boston Realty International

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  • Murat Arslan

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Murat Arslan

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

    (617) 466-9466

    7 Total Sales

    Murat Arslan
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71783107

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003392-000004

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

245 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA

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