$480,000
SOLD JAN 3, 2017

252 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
475 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,011 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2025

A classic studio in an elegant Back Bay home built in 1879. Enter this second floor condo through the common areas with craftsmanship from another era. Spacious layout with architectural details and molding throughout. The living area offers tall ceilings, bow with two windows, custom murphy bed, decorative fireplace and large closet. The eat in kitchen offers granite counters, stainless steel appliances and greenhouse window. The renovated marble tile bathroom has two closets and a walk in shower. Common laundry and deeded storage are in the basement. Close to the Esplanade, Newbury Street, Prudential Center and Green Line. Unit must be owner occupied. No pets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Curtis

Compass Listed on: 09/22/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Meyers

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,844

Year Built

1879

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Back
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1879

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Number of Rooms: 2
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • No Units: 6
  • Unit Building: 4

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0503197008
  • Zoning: res

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2025
Closed on
Apr 4, 2025
Sold by
Marks Emily D
Bought by
Sayer Gordon M 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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2016
Closed on
Jan 3, 2017
Sold by
Keches Gregory M
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 A
Bought by
Keches Gregory M
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 A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1999
Sold by
Aracri Ann
Bought by
Cornell Maureen P 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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,400
Interest Rate
7.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1989
Sold by
Allen Michael J
Bought by
Gumusyan Koharik
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
Condominium Deed $645,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $645,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $480,000 --
Deed $400,000 --
Deed $400,000 --
Deed $350,000 --
Deed $350,000 --
Deed $180,000 --
Deed $180,000 --
Deed $143,000 --
Deed $143,000 --
Deed $175,000 --
Deed $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $162,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $114,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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 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 $6,844 $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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72071407

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003197-000008