NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $748,000 - $1,116,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
665 Sq Ft
$1,413/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2017

Last sale price $760,000 $1,143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,926 / mo

About This Home

As of August 2019

This Beautiful & Spacious one bedroom condominium overlooks tree lined Commonwealth Avenue! This sunlit and front facing home with decorative fireplace and high ceilings with traditional molding is a spectacular place to live! The Living room has large built in closets with incredible storage. Remodeled kitchen with beautiful granite countertops, stone flooring, gas stove top, custom cabinets and in-unit Washer & Dryer. Walking distance to Copley, Prudential, Newbury Street shops and many great restaurants! Close to Green line trains and Commuter Rail and Amtrak trains located at Back Bay Station. Optional tandem parking space located directly behind the building for additional $400 a month!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Allison Mazer

Compass Listed on: 06/11/2019

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Last Renter's Agent

DeRocker & Khoury

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 653

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

653 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • First Mon Reqd: Yes
  • Insurance Reqd: Yes
  • Last Mon Reqd: Yes
  • References Reqd: Yes
  • Rental Terms: Lease
  • Date Available: 08/01/2019
  • Rent Fee Includes: Refuse Removal, Snow Removal
  • Sec Deposit: 3200.00

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Rental
  • Rental Type: Apartment
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 4.81
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Level: 3
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 3
  • Main Lo: BB5918
  • Main So: AN2383
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 665.00

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Hot Water Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 999999.00

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3346379

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2017
Closed on
Jul 31, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
The Jared Wilk Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Allison Mazer
Compass
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.84%
Current Estimated Value
$939,507

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$179,507
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.39%
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Outstanding Balance
$455,799
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$483,708

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,600
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1987
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$760,000 --
-- --
$190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $570,000
Previous Owner $230,000
Previous Owner $244,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Under Contract -- -- --
06/11/2019 06/11/19 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $760,000 0.0% $1,143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2017 07/17/17 Rented $2,950 +1.7% --
07/17/2017 07/17/17 Under Contract -- -- --
07/13/2017 07/13/17 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
06/11/2017 06/11/17 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2017 06/06/17 For Sale $739,000 0.0% $1,111 / Sq Ft
10/28/2014 10/28/14 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
10/28/2014 10/28/14 For Rent $2,400 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $9,688 $836,600 $0 $836,600
2024 $9,119 $836,600 $0 $836,600
2023 $8,557 $796,700 $0 $796,700
2022 $8,498 $781,100 $0 $781,100
2021 $8,334 $781,100 $0 $781,100
2020 $7,871 $745,400 $0 $745,400
2019 $7,701 $730,600 $0 $730,600
2018 $7,087 $676,200 $0 $676,200
2017 $6,885 $650,100 $0 $650,100
2016 $6,683 $607,500 $0 $607,500
2015 $6,796 $561,200 $0 $561,200
2014 $6,294 $500,300 $0 $500,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Allison Mazer

    Landlord's Agent in 2019

    Allison Mazer

    Compass

    (617) 905-7379

    4 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Allison Mazer
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    Tenant's Agent in 2019

    DeRocker & Khoury

    Compass

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    The Jared Wilk Group

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Mary Zappala Glazer

    eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

    (781) 789-2086

    3 Total Sales

    Mary Zappala Glazer
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  • Peter Given

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Peter Given

    The Charles Realty

    (617) 257-3436

    7 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Peter Given
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72516892

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003195-000010

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

256 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

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