$385,000
SOLD OCT 11, 2024

257 Marlborough St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
425 Sq Ft
$283/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$906 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Brownstone
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 4-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of October 2024

One of the most affordable condos in all of Back Bay! Ideal for any investor, first-time home buyer or part-time city dweller. Great layout with high ceilings providing many options as well as two closets. Recent updates include newer hardwood floors, new fireplace mantle, recessed lighting, all new wiring throughout, and new molding. This south-facing home is situated in a professionally managed building with a lovely grand foyer entrance. Only minutes from the Boston Public Garden, Boston Common, Esplanade footbridge, Newbury Street, Copley Square, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Cahill

Century 21 Cityside Listed on: 05/29/2024

Century 21 Cityside

Last Buyer's Agent

Allyson Bernstein

Engel & Volkers Boston

Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,556

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

HOA Fees

  • $283 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 425 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03340 S:002,3350683

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 11 Units

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,556

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$283 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Garden)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 425
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB6400
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 988.24
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 905.88
  • MAIN SO: AN2593

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 282.82
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03340 S:002,3350683
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 425
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 255
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4556
  • Tax Book Number: 55555

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 11
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2024
Closed on
Oct 11, 2024
Sold by
Chow Aaron
Bought by
Mcpherson William and Mcpherson Erin L
Seller's Agent
David Cahill
Century 21 Cityside
Buyer's Agent
Allyson Bernstein
Engel & Volkers Boston
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-12.5%
Views
141
Current Estimated Value
$426,683

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,683
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.08%
Original Mortgage
$378,026
Outstanding Balance
$375,887
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$59,821

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2015
Closed on
Jan 4, 2016
Sold by
Geoffrey M Wooding Ret
Bought by
Chow Aaron
Seller's Agent
Annette Given
The Charles Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Cahill
Century 21 Cityside
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$369,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.48%
Original Mortgage
$269,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2012
Sold by
Wooding Geoffrey Est and Wooding
Bought by
Geoffrey M Wooding Ret and Fusco

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1991
Sold by
Garden Mgmt Co Inc
Bought by
Wooding Geoffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,500
Interest Rate
9.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1991
Sold by
Verge Michael B
Bought by
Garden Mgmt Co Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1987
Sold by
Marlborough St Rt
Bought by
Verge Michael B
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 $385,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $385,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $369,000 --
Fiduciary Deed -- --
Fiduciary Deed -- --
Deed $75,000 --
Deed $75,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $60,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $60,000 --
Deed $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $378,026 FHA
Closed $378,026 FHA
Previous Owner $57,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $269,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $52,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Sold $385,000 -8.3% $906 / Sq Ft
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2024 07/08/24 Price Changed $420,000 -4.5% $988 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 For Sale $440,000 0.0% $1,035 / Sq Ft
11/01/2022 11/01/22 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Under Contract -- -- --
10/19/2022 10/19/22 For Rent $1,900 +2.7% --
07/08/2018 07/08/18 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
07/08/2018 07/08/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/26/2018 06/26/18 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
01/04/2016 01/04/16 Sold $369,000 0.0% $868 / Sq Ft
11/05/2015 11/05/15 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2015 09/30/15 For Sale $369,000 -- $868 / 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 $4,840 $418,000 $0 $418,000
2024 $4,556 $418,000 $0 $418,000
2023 $4,276 $398,100 $0 $398,100
2022 $4,246 $390,300 $0 $390,300
2021 $4,165 $390,300 $0 $390,300
2020 $3,990 $377,800 $0 $377,800
2019 $3,902 $370,200 $0 $370,200
2018 $3,660 $349,200 $0 $349,200
2017 $3,555 $335,700 $0 $335,700
2016 $3,587 $326,100 $0 $326,100
2015 $3,427 $283,000 $0 $283,000
2014 $3,174 $252,300 $0 $252,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73244258

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003340-000002