NOT LISTED FOR SALE

252 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $734,000 - $1,101,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
770 Sq Ft
$312/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 27, 2012

Last sale price $529,000 $687 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,045/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Tandem Parking
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 5-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of June 2012

Sunny garden duplex. High ceilings, original detail, tandem parking and private patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob LeBlanc

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 05/15/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob LeBlanc

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 05/15/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,742

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 784

HOA Fees

  • $312 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3359950

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance
  • 6 Units

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,742

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$312 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Partially Below Grade)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Living Area: 770
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: BB2640
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 687.01
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 687.01
  • MAIN SO: BB2640

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Tandem, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Laundry
  • Association Fee: 312
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3359950
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5741.51
  • Tax Book Number: 999

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2012
Closed on
Jun 27, 2012
Sold by
Wood Ingrid E
Bought by
Finlayson Robert D and Finlayson Janet D
Seller's Agent
Bob LeBlanc
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Bob LeBlanc
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$529,000
Current Estimated Value
$946,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$417,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.45%
Original Mortgage
$254,000
Outstanding Balance
$176,243
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$770,114

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2002
Sold by
Gardiner Ronald F and Gardiner Maureen P
Bought by
Wood Ingrid E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2002
Sold by
Gardiner Ronald and Cornell Maureen P
Bought by
Sabo Melanie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2001
Sold by
Matthews Glenn H and Matthews Gail T
Bought by
Gardiner Maureen P and Gardiner Ronald F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1997
Sold by
Summers Diane M and Arnold John D
Bought by
Matthews Glenn H and Matthews Gail T
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Finlayson Robert D $529,000 --
Wood Ingrid E $509,000 --
Sabo Melanie A $266,000 --
Gardiner Maureen P $475,000 --
Matthews Glenn H $239,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Finlayson Robert D $254,000
Previous Owner Matthews Glenn H $200,000
Previous Owner Matthews Glenn H $166,000
Previous Owner Matthews Glenn H $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/27/2012 06/27/12 Sold $529,000 0.0% $687 / Sq Ft
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2012 05/15/12 For Sale $529,000 -- $687 / 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 $9,243 $798,200 $0 $798,200
2024 $8,700 $798,200 $0 $798,200
2023 $8,165 $760,200 $0 $760,200
2022 $8,109 $745,300 $0 $745,300
2021 $7,952 $745,300 $0 $745,300
2020 $7,674 $726,700 $0 $726,700
2019 $7,508 $712,300 $0 $712,300
2018 $7,040 $671,800 $0 $671,800
2017 $6,840 $645,900 $0 $645,900
2016 $6,640 $603,600 $0 $603,600
2015 $6,458 $533,300 $0 $533,300
2014 $5,981 $475,400 $0 $475,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71383014

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003197-000004