$639,000
SOLD DEC 22, 2021

25 Park Vale Ave Unit 1 Allston, MA 02134

Commonwealth Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,116 Sq Ft
$496/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$573 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Harvard Avenue Station
  • Balcony
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of December 2021

Fully renovated 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom plus a Bonus room condo in one of the highly desirable locations between BU and BC. This is a great opportunity to own a dependable investment! Great rental history. It’s few minutes walking distance to the Harvard Avenue T (Green line) & 66 bus stop. This well laid-out unit featuring open living room, dining area, renovated modern kitchen with gas cooking, New granite breakfast bar, dishwasher, New hardwood floors, high ceilings, a large entry foyer, three bedrooms with spacious closet in each room, New One and Half Bathrooms, a nice private deck, Laundry & Extra storage in building. A bonus room is perfect for the home office. Professionally managed building and monthly condo fee is $496.24 includes heat and hot water.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Lee

Boston Plex Listed on: 10/28/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Fei

United Real Estate, LLC

United Real Estate, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,557

Year Built

  • 1948

HOA Fees

  • $496 per month

Home Design

  • Updated or Remodeled

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • French Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • 1 Heating Zone

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,557

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$496 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Directions: Brighton Avenue to Park Vale Avenue
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 163.5
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 134.430999
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 145.6
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 45.51
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 18.859999
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 181.7
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 100.251
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 181.7
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Open Floorplan
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 67.85
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • MAIN LO: AN0423
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 581.54
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 572.58
  • MAIN SO: AN1807
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Office, Foyer
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Security: Intercom
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • Amenities: Hot Water, Storage
  • Association Fee: 496.24
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • PAGE: 68
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Zoning: CD

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 24

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4219
  • Tax Book Number: 51
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2013
Closed on
Sep 6, 2013
Sold by
Choi Mija
Bought by
Lee Kye H and Lee Myung S
Seller's Agent
Robert Quinn
Dan Botwinik
Buyer's Agent
Deukhan Son
JYP Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
4.62%
Current Estimated Value
$644,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$304,999
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.50%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Outstanding Balance
$200,979
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$444,020

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1999
Sold by
Smith Larry E and Smith Elaine M
Bought by
Choi Mija

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,400
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Auyeung James and Auyeung Judy
Bought by
Chow Peter
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
Not Resolvable $340,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $108,250 --
Land Court Massachusetts $41,254 --
Land Court Massachusetts $41,254 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $272,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $97,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2021 12/23/21 Rented -- -- --
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Sold $639,000 0.0% $573 / Sq Ft
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Under Contract -- -- --
11/21/2021 11/21/21 For Rent $3,300 0.0% --
11/07/2021 11/07/21 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2021 10/28/21 For Sale $649,000 0.0% $582 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
09/05/2013 09/05/13 Sold $340,000 0.0% $340 / Sq Ft
08/06/2013 08/06/13 Rented $2,400 -4.0% --
08/06/2013 08/06/13 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
07/16/2013 07/16/13 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2013 07/11/13 For Sale $325,000 -- $325 / 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 $6,557 $566,200 $0 $566,200
2024 $5,496 $504,200 $0 $504,200
2023 $5,415 $504,200 $0 $504,200
2022 $4,302 $395,400 $0 $395,400
2021 $4,219 $395,400 $0 $395,400
2020 $4,073 $385,700 $0 $385,700
2019 $3,986 $378,200 $0 $378,200
2018 $3,706 $353,600 $0 $353,600
2017 $3,467 $327,400 $0 $327,400
2016 $3,304 $300,400 $0 $300,400
2015 $3,612 $298,300 $0 $298,300
2014 $3,410 $271,100 $0 $271,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72913926

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ALLS-000000-000021-000885-000002