NOT LISTED FOR SALE

263 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,220,000 - $2,328,899

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,604 Sq Ft
$1,421/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 04, 2012

Last sale price $1,327,000 $827 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,799/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Brownstone
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of May 2012

Traditional floor- thru on sunny side Commonwealth Ave. Grand living room with high ceilings, hardwood floor, fireplace framed with built in bookcases. Separate dining room/den/3rd bed. Updated galley kitchen with granite counter tops. Master bedroom suite with fireplace and en-suite luxurious marble master bath with washer/dryer closet. Second bedroom with f/p. c/a. Private storage, and direct access to full pkg space. Exceptional townhouse with double entry staircase and Corinthian colum

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracey Smith

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston License #449505645 Listed on: 02/10/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Goldberg

Compass

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,555

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 1,612

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,604 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3350053

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance
  • 8 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,555

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Front)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Living Area: 1604
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: an6181
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 664
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3350053
  • Zoning: resd
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12554.9

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2007
Sold by
Flanagan Barbara G
Bought by
Young Susan and Young Susan J
Current Estimated Value
$2,278,975

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,990
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2005
Sold by
Ross Amy
Bought by
Flanagan Barbara G and Flanagan David J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2000
Sold by
Lavin Richard R and Lipman Rena
Bought by
Bawendi Moungi and Ross Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1998
Sold by
Dittmar James S and Kay Deborah S
Bought by
Lavin Richard R and Lipman Rena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$599,000
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1991
Sold by
Graham Robert
Bought by
Dittmar James S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
9.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Young Susan $1,260,000 --
Flanagan Barbara G $1,260,000 --
Bawendi Moungi $995,000 --
Lavin Richard R $730,000 --
Dittmar James S $510,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dittmar James S $904,500
Closed Young Susan $999,990
Previous Owner Flanagan Barbara G $1,260,000
Previous Owner Dittmar James S $600,000
Previous Owner Dittmar James S $599,000
Previous Owner Dittmar James S $408,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Sold $1,327,000 -3.5% $827 / Sq Ft
04/18/2012 04/18/12 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2012 02/10/12 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $857 / 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 $22,436 $1,937,500 $0 $1,937,500
2024 $21,119 $1,937,500 $0 $1,937,500
2023 $19,817 $1,845,200 $0 $1,845,200
2022 $19,683 $1,809,100 $0 $1,809,100
2021 $19,303 $1,809,100 $0 $1,809,100
2020 $18,285 $1,731,500 $0 $1,731,500
2019 $17,886 $1,697,000 $0 $1,697,000
2018 $16,774 $1,600,600 $0 $1,600,600
2017 $16,296 $1,538,800 $0 $1,538,800
2016 $15,819 $1,438,100 $0 $1,438,100
2015 $16,013 $1,322,300 $0 $1,322,300
2014 $14,827 $1,178,600 $0 $1,178,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71337171

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003400-000010