NOT LISTED FOR SALE

27-29 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Chestnut Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $531,000 - $582,411

1 Bed
1 Bath
724 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Last Sold March 28, 2023

Last sale price $540,000 $746 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,490/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 1-minute walk to Boston College Station
  • Corner Lot
  • Ward Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Boyden Park

About This Home

As of March 2023

Great Location! Walking distance to BC! This lovely unit has an open floor plan including 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, in-unit laundry, 1 direct access garage space under, and a generous storage unit. Nice solid hardwood floor spread, open concept living area, modern kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertop, and stainless-steel appliances. No matter where you work or play this condo is close to public transportation (BC "T" stop on the "B" Branch of the Green Line), major roads, shops, restaurants, Chestnut Hill shopping mall, and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ziqi Yue

Space Realty Listed on: 01/05/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

The Bushari Team Compass

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,500

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.34

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 724 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Ward Elementary School
  • Bigelow Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:63 B:001 L:0007E,4703903

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 57 Units
  • Covenant Residences On Commonwealth Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,500

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 724
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: M95291
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 759.67
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 745.86
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 568.18
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 5
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:63 B:001 L:0007E,4703903
  • Zoning: MR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14993
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 454
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4500
  • Tax Book Number: 72440

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 57
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Ward
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2019
Sold by
Simpson Somatra L
Bought by
Lai Jingming and Lai Xutong
Current Estimated Value
$557,853

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2014
Sold by
Chiang Sing-Chen L and Connolly Lawrence
Bought by
Simpson Somatra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,800
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2008
Sold by
Covenant Mass Comm Of
Bought by
Chiang Singchen Lydia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Lai Jingming $525,000 --
Simpson Somatra L $366,000 --
Chiang Singchen Lydia $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rodriguez Felix R $459,000
Previous Owner Simpson Somatra L $292,800
Previous Owner Chiang Sing Chen $160,000
Previous Owner Chiang Sing-Chen L $157,500
Previous Owner Chiang Singchen Lydia $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2023 03/28/23 Sold $540,000 -1.8% $746 / Sq Ft
02/09/2023 02/09/23 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2023 01/05/23 For Sale $550,000 0.0% $760 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Rented $2,800 +3.7% --
06/08/2022 06/08/22 For Rent $2,700 -- --
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 $4,729 $482,600 $0 $482,600
2024 $4,573 $468,500 $0 $468,500
2023 $4,573 $449,200 $0 $449,200
2022 $4,500 $427,800 $0 $427,800
2021 $4,603 $427,800 $0 $427,800
2020 $4,174 $399,800 $0 $399,800
2019 $4,057 $388,200 $0 $388,200
2018 $4,060 $375,200 $0 $375,200
2017 $3,936 $354,000 $0 $354,000
2016 $3,765 $330,800 $0 $330,800
2015 $3,657 $315,000 $0 $315,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ziqi Yue

    Space Realty

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Ziqi Yue
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73068346

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000063-000001-000007E

Massachusetts Middlesex County Chestnut Hill 02135 Chestnut Hill

27-29 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Chestnut Hill, MA

This home is located at 27-29 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 since 05 January 2023 and is currently estimated at $557,853, approximately $770 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 27-29 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Ward Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School, and Newton North High School.

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