$925,000
SOLD JUN 22, 2022

256 W Newton St Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
893 Sq Ft
$268/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,036 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 1-minute walk to Prudential Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2-minute walk to Titus Sparrow Park

About This Home

As of June 2022

COVETED PRUDENTIAL TOWER LOCATION in leafy Back Bay / South End neighborhood. Massive Elegant & Plush Oversized one-bedroom condo with high ceilings in a 4 unit owner-occupied brownstone. ALL central systems heating & ALL hot water included in condo fee as well as cooking gas are all included. This condominium has been professionally updated and renovated over recent years & boasts beautiful wide pine and oak floors, a fully applianced gas cooking kitchen w/ plenty of counter space. The living/dining room has a stunning curved three-bay window and alcove that allows for the natural sunlight to pour in. Ideal workspace alcove or room for a large pull-out sofa. HUGE bedroom has an en-suite with a tastefully updated bathroom complete with walk-in closets & in-unit washer/dryer. The home also has plenty of additional closet space which allows for extra storage. All this just steps to the Pru, Eataly, and a short stroll to Copley, Newbury and South End restaurants/shops & area Hospitals.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Araujo

Clarendon Companies Group Listed on: 03/31/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Gang Li

Mass Boston Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,766

Year Built

  • Built in 1884

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $268 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 893 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Public Elementary And Middle School
  • Public High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Central Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4280128

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, gas, water, sewer, insurance
  • 4 Units
  • 256 West Newton Street Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,766

Year Built

Built in 1884

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$268 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1884
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Front)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Washer/Dryer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Living Area: 893
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: NB9327
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1000
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1035.83
  • MAIN SO: BB5522

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 268
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association, No Management, Other (See Remarks)
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4280128
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 900
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8765.88
  • Tax Book Number: 999

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

MLS Schools

  • High School: Public
  • Elementary School: Public
  • Middle Or Junior School: Public

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2018
Closed on
Dec 20, 2018
Sold by
Gaughan Matthew J and Rose Zaidee
Bought by
Denoor Llc
Seller's Agent
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Sirkis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$829,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.36%
Current Estimated Value
$1,010,317

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$181,317
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2007
Sold by
Gaughan Matthew J and Hughes Lindsay K
Bought by
Gaughan Matthew J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Mousterakis Steven
Bought by
Hughes Lindsay K and Gaughan Matthew J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,700
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2001
Sold by
W Newton St Condo 256
Bought by
Mousterakis Steven

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Warranty Deed $829,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $497,000 --
Deed $350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $384,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $49,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $60,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Sold $925,000 +3.6% $1,036 / Sq Ft
04/11/2022 04/11/22 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2022 03/31/22 For Sale $893,000 +7.7% $1,000 / Sq Ft
12/27/2018 12/27/18 Sold $829,000 -2.4% $928 / Sq Ft
11/28/2018 11/28/18 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2018 11/20/18 For Sale $849,000 0.0% $951 / Sq Ft
11/07/2018 11/07/18 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2018 10/31/18 For Sale $849,000 -- $951 / 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 $10,532 $909,500 $0 $909,500
2024 $9,534 $874,700 $0 $874,700
2023 $9,007 $838,600 $0 $838,600
2022 $8,690 $798,700 $0 $798,700
2021 $8,522 $798,700 $0 $798,700
2020 $7,730 $732,000 $0 $732,000
2019 $7,491 $710,700 $0 $710,700
2018 $7,028 $670,600 $0 $670,600
2017 $6,701 $632,800 $0 $632,800
2016 $6,694 $608,500 $0 $608,500
2015 $7,477 $617,400 $0 $617,400
2014 $7,128 $566,600 $0 $566,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72960669

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000880-000006