NOT LISTED FOR SALE

252 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $628,000 - $674,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
475 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 2, 2025

Last sale price $645,000 $1,358 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,225 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of May 2025

The elegance and traditional detail of this outstanding Back Bay brownstone is apparent from the moment you enter 252 Commonwealth Avenue through the French doors of the vestibule into the lobby with fireplace and extraordinary detail. Residence 4 is a south facing oversized studio with bowed windows, gleaming hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, mouldings, high ceilings, several custom closets and cabinetry, and a bathroom and eat-in kitchen the size you would expect to find in a much larger home. Kitchen is complete with stainless appliances, granite countertops and highlighted by a greenhouse window. The marble bathroom has a walk in shower and two storage closets.A custom made murphy bed further enhances the space. There is additional storage and free laundry. Possibility of rental parking behind the building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Meyers

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 03/06/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Co-Listed By

Jackie Zakon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Christman Johnsson Group

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,877

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 436

HOA Fees

  • $192 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 475 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0503197008,3359950

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 6 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,877

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

436 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$192 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 475
  • Living Area: 475
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 192
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0503197008,3359950
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 475
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2876.59

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2025
Closed on
Apr 4, 2025
Sold by
Marks Emily
Bought by
Sayer Gordon and Ginsberg Marsha
Seller's Agent
Ellen Meyers
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Christman Johnsson Group
Hammond Residential Real Estate
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.62%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$648,632

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,632
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.55%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2016
Closed on
Jan 3, 2017
Sold by
Keches Gregory
Bought by
Marks Emily
Seller's Agent
Jamie Curtis
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Meyers
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-9.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.61%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2012
Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Campbell Barbara
Bought by
Keches Gregory
Seller's Agent
Karen Powers
Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Curtis
Compass
List Price
$409,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2007
Sold by
Campbell Melanie and Sabo Melanie A
Bought by
Campbell Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1999
Sold by
Aracri Ann
Bought by
Cornell Maureen and Gardiner Ronald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1997
Sold by
Gumusyan Koharik
Bought by
Aracri Ann and Aracri Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1989
Sold by
Allen Michael
Bought by
Gumusyan Koharik
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sayer Gordon $645,000 None Available
Sayer Gordon M $645,000 None Available
Marks Emily $480,000 --
Marks Emily $480,000 --
Keches Gregory $400,000 --
Keches Gregory M $400,000 --
Keches Gregory M $400,000 --
Campbell Barbara $350,000 --
Campbell Barbara A $350,000 --
Campbell Barbara A $350,000 --
Cornell Maureen $180,000 --
Cornell Maureen P $180,000 --
Aracri Ann $143,000 --
Aracri Ann $143,000 --
Gumusyan Koharik $175,000 --
Gumusyan Koharik $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gumusyan Koharik $162,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $645,000 -0.6% $1,358 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2025 03/06/25 For Sale $649,000 +35.2% $1,366 / Sq Ft
01/03/2017 01/03/17 Sold $480,000 -4.0% $1,011 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/02/2016 12/02/16 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2016 11/28/16 Price Changed $499,900 -2.0% $1,052 / Sq Ft
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Price Changed $509,900 -3.8% $1,073 / Sq Ft
09/27/2016 09/27/16 For Sale $529,900 0.0% $1,116 / Sq Ft
09/25/2016 09/25/16 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2016 09/22/16 For Sale $529,900 +32.5% $1,116 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Sold $400,000 -2.2% $842 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2012 04/27/12 For Sale $409,000 -- $861 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $6,844 $591,000 $0 $591,000
2024 $6,442 $591,000 $0 $591,000
2023 $6,044 $562,800 $0 $562,800
2022 $6,004 $551,800 $0 $551,800
2021 $5,888 $551,800 $0 $551,800
2020 $5,367 $508,200 $0 $508,200
2019 $5,250 $498,100 $0 $498,100
2018 $4,924 $469,800 $0 $469,800
2017 $5,439 $513,600 $0 $513,600
2016 $5,280 $480,000 $0 $480,000
2015 $5,265 $434,800 $0 $434,800
2014 $4,875 $387,500 $0 $387,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ellen Meyers

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ellen Meyers

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 763-0407

    14 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Ellen Meyers
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Jackie Zakon

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    4 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Jackie Zakon
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Christman Johnsson Group

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Christman Johnsson Group
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jamie Curtis

    Compass

    (617) 470-3219

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Jamie Curtis
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  • Karen Powers

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Karen Powers

    Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties

    (781) 413-4120

    28 Total Sales

    Karen Powers
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73342421

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003197-000008

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

252 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4, Boston, MA

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