NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $8,249,000 - $14,117,569

4 Beds
4 Baths
5,930 Sq Ft
$2,279/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 21, 2022

Last sale price $7,500,000 $1,265 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $72,825/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of March 2022

Stunning 5,930 SF home on the sunny side of Commonwealth occupies the full parlor and 2nd floor, with views of a beautiful front garden and the Commonwealth Mall from both floors. This condominium home offers the square footage of a 4-5 story single family home on just two floors! Raised Parlor Floor: The Great Hall features an elegant entrance foyer and grand staircase. The drawing room, bay-windowed living room, dining room, kitchen and powder room are accessed from the Hall, providing a wonderful flow. Entertain on your 900+SF step-out private deck. Second floor: Distinctive entertaining salon with a full kitchen. Second powder room. Bay-windowed library. Master bedroom with a marble bath en-suite and enormous walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms. Adjacent full bath. Additional features include seven fireplaces, pocket doors, soaring ceilings, stunning wood and plaster detail, keyed elevator, W/D and C/A. Two full garage spaces. Professionally managed association.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Mark

Marsh Properties, Inc. Listed on: 12/07/2021

Co-Listed By

Tim Marsh

Marsh Properties, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $100,862

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $2,279 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 5,930 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 7 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Individual Controls for Heating

Additional Features

  • Smart Irrigation
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3350038

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Cochrane House Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$100,862

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2,279 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Washer/Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 5930
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: NB9282
  • MAIN SO: BB5984

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Forced Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 2279
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3350038
  • Zoning: residentia
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 100862.4

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2023
Sold by
257 Commonwealth Ave Llc
Bought by
Lesser Rt and Lesser
Current Estimated Value
$11,183,285

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,904,067
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$6,279,218

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2021
Closed on
Mar 21, 2022
Sold by
Levin Mark and Levin Becky
Bought by
257 Commonwealth Ave Llc
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Mark
Marsh Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$8,900,000
Sold Price
$7,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400,000
-15.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.70%
Original Mortgage
$8,325,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2008
Sold by
Zetcher Ellen M and Zetcher Arnold B
Bought by
Levin Becky and Levin Mark

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1990
Sold by
Corriedale T
Bought by
Zetcher Ellen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
9.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lesser Rt $13,800,000 None Available
257 Commonwealth Ave Llc $7,500,000 None Available
Levin Becky $5,425,000 --
Zetcher Ellen M $990,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lesser Rt $5,000,000
Previous Owner 257 Commonwealth Ave Llc $8,325,000
Previous Owner Zetcher Ellen M $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/21/2022 03/21/22 Sold $7,500,000 -15.7% $1,265 / Sq Ft
02/03/2022 02/03/22 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2021 12/07/21 For Sale $8,900,000 -- $1,501 / 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 $144,129 $12,446,400 $0 $12,446,400
2024 $135,666 $12,446,400 $0 $12,446,400
2023 $104,904 $9,767,600 $0 $9,767,600
2022 $101,840 $9,360,300 $0 $9,360,300
2021 $99,874 $9,360,300 $0 $9,360,300
2020 $93,058 $8,812,300 $0 $8,812,300
2019 $91,061 $8,639,530 $0 $8,639,530
2018 $85,417 $8,150,500 $0 $8,150,500
2017 $82,994 $7,837,022 $0 $7,837,022
2016 $80,568 $7,324,320 $0 $7,324,320
2015 $73,915 $6,103,600 $0 $6,103,600
2014 $69,025 $5,486,900 $0 $5,486,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Mark

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Cheryl Mark

    Marsh Properties, Inc.

    (617) 797-5781

    7 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Cheryl Mark
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  • Tim Marsh

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Tim Marsh

    Marsh Properties, Inc.

    (617) 548-7145

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Tim Marsh
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  • Tracy Campion

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Tracy Campion

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (617) 851-3506

    160 in this area

    350 Total Sales

    Tracy Campion
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72925848

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003398-000006

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

257 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Boston, MA

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