NOT LISTED FOR SALE

263 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $854,256 - $1,058,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
664 Sq Ft
653 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Park
  • Deck
  • Jogging Path
  • Shops

About This Home

As of March 2023

Available April 1st! Beautiful 1 bedroom penthouse in ideal Back Bay location with PRIVATE roof deck boasting incredible panoramic views of Boston's Back Bay, the Charles River and uninterrupted views of the 4th of July fireworks. Located on Commonwealth between Fairfield and Gloucester St, this unit features an open kitchen and living room and high ceilings. Renovated bathroom with a brand new tub and tile surround (2023). The updated kitchen has white, solid wood cabinets, black granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood floors have been refinished with a gorgeous dark wood stain. The living room and bedroom both include tall built-in bookcases and the bedroom has a custom reclaimed wood desk and large walk-in closet. There is an in-unit washer/dryer combo as well as shared laundry in the basement. Private storage closet, common storage and bike storage in the basement. This unit is on the 5th floor of a walk-up, there is no elevator, but it's worth the walk!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Caitlin Brady

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 03/06/2023

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Renter's Agent

Andrew Glovsky

The Charles Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,628

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 653

Home Design

  • 664 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 5th floor

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Washer and Dryer
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,000
  • Property Available on 4/1/23
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, sewer
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3350056

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,628

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2023-04-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Lease),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,Washer/Dryer,Cooktop,Oven - ENERGY STAR
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Area: 664
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • MAIN SO: BB9906

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3350056
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 664
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2024
Sold by
Holl Barton E and Holl Katherine D
Bought by
Barto E Holl Ret and Holl
Current Estimated Value
$956,064

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2013
Sold by
Barker Tobias and Barker Yesha P
Bought by
Holl Berton E and Djaferis Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2011
Sold by
Barker Tobias
Bought by
Barker Tobias and Barker Yesha P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,200
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2004
Sold by
Mullaney Timothy P
Bought by
Barker Tobias

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,800
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2000
Sold by
Denton Mark D and Denton Emma E
Bought by
Mullaney Timothy P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1997
Sold by
Roberts Mitchell J and Roberts Jill W
Bought by
Denton Mark D and Denton Emma A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1989
Sold by
Breezy Hill Assocs
Bought by
Wolfe Jill K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1988
Sold by
Alogna Robert W
Bought by
Irrevocable Tr
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
Barto E Holl Ret -- None Available
Holl Berton E $522,500 --
Barker Tobias -- --
Barker Tobias $430,000 --
Mullaney Timothy P $350,000 --
Denton Mark D $197,000 --
Wolfe Jill K $183,500 --
Wolfe Jill K $183,500 --
Irrevocable Tr $212,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Holl Berton E $417,000
Previous Owner Barker Tobias $313,200
Previous Owner Irrevocable Tr $317,000
Previous Owner Irrevocable Tr $74,800
Previous Owner Irrevocable Tr $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
03/09/2023 03/09/23 Under Contract -- -- --
03/06/2023 03/06/23 For Rent $3,000 -- --
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 $9,628 $831,400 $0 $831,400
2024 $9,062 $831,400 $0 $831,400
2023 $8,504 $791,800 $0 $791,800
2022 $8,446 $776,300 $0 $776,300
2021 $8,283 $776,300 $0 $776,300
2020 $8,258 $782,000 $0 $782,000
2019 $8,078 $766,400 $0 $766,400
2018 $7,576 $722,900 $0 $722,900
2017 $7,360 $695,000 $0 $695,000
2016 $7,145 $649,500 $0 $649,500
2015 $6,721 $555,000 $0 $555,000
2014 $6,255 $497,200 $0 $497,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Caitlin Brady

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

    (207) 205-3507

    21 Total Sales

    Caitlin Brady
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  • A

    Tenant's Agent in 2023

    Andrew Glovsky

    The Charles Realty

    (617) 236-0353

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Andrew Glovsky
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73084444

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003400-000016

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

263 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8, Boston, MA

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