Seller's Agent in 2019
Bradford Rowell
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 905-4376
7 Total Sales
285 Beacon St Unit 5A Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,513,000 - $1,752,532
1
Bed
2
Baths
1,248
Sq Ft
$512/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall
About This Home
As of May 2019This condominium home in the heart of the Back Bay features direct elevator access, central air, front private deck + rear private balcony, convenient laundry in unit, a wood burning fireplace and an off street parking space. The unit is a legal 2 bedroom but is currently being used as one XL bedroom; easily convertible back to a 2 bed. The living room features a westerly facing wall of windows opening to a large front deck. The building is 75 percent owner occupied, pet friendly, (restricted to owners only), and professionally managed. Imagine the possibilities of making your dream home on the fifth floor of a double-width Cabot and Chandler building. Can be purchased in combination with contiguous unit 5B. See MLS 72452372
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 02/12/2019
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,311
Year Built
- Built in 1885
Lot Details
- 10,019
HOA Fees
- $512 per month
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Internet Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 12, 2019
Closed on
May 24, 2019
Sold by
Donald L Gillespir T
Bought by
285 5A Beacon Street Rt
Seller's Agent
Bradford Rowell
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Franklin Knotts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$225,000
-15%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$373,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2014
Sold by
Donald L Gillespie T and Gillespie Thaddeus R
Bought by
Diment Sarah M and Gillespie Louesa M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 5A Beacon Street Rt | $1,275,000 | -- | |
| Diment Sarah M | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2019 05/31/19 | Sold | $1,275,000 | -8.6% | $1,022 / Sq Ft |
| 05/07/2019 05/07/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/24/2019 04/24/19 | Price Changed | $1,395,000 | -7.0% | $1,118 / Sq Ft |
| 02/12/2019 02/12/19 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | 0.0% | $1,202 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2015 08/29/15 | Rented | $4,000 | -8.0% | -- |
| 07/30/2015 07/30/15 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/24/2015 06/24/15 | For Rent | $4,350 | +8.8% | -- |
| 08/29/2014 08/29/14 | Rented | $4,000 | -9.1% | -- |
| 07/30/2014 07/30/14 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/03/2014 07/03/14 | For Rent | $4,400 | +4.8% | -- |
| 04/12/2013 04/12/13 | Rented | $4,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/12/2013 04/12/13 | For Rent | $4,200 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $17,311 | $1,494,900 | $0 | $1,494,900 |
| 2024 | $16,303 | $1,495,700 | $0 | $1,495,700 |
| 2023 | $15,299 | $1,424,500 | $0 | $1,424,500 |
| 2022 | $15,195 | $1,396,600 | $0 | $1,396,600 |
| 2021 | $14,192 | $1,330,100 | $0 | $1,330,100 |
| 2020 | $12,926 | $1,224,100 | $0 | $1,224,100 |
| 2019 | $12,645 | $1,199,700 | $0 | $1,199,700 |
| 2018 | $11,858 | $1,131,500 | $0 | $1,131,500 |
| 2017 | $11,520 | $1,087,800 | $0 | $1,087,800 |
| 2016 | $11,184 | $1,016,700 | $0 | $1,016,700 |
| 2015 | $11,481 | $948,100 | $0 | $948,100 |
| 2014 | $10,631 | $845,100 | $0 | $845,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Bradford Rowell
-
Franklin Knotts
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Franklin Knotts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 365-1151
2 in this area
21 Total Sales
-
G
Seller's Agent in 2015
Geoffrey Gibbons
First Boston Realty International
-
John Corcoran
Buyer's Agent in 2015
John Corcoran
Compass
(617) 388-3609
6 in this area
28 Total Sales
-
Monique Johnson
M
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Monique Johnson
Advise Realty
(617) 308-9156
1 Total Sale
-
Thomas McGair
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Thomas McGair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 587-4605
9 in this area
39 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72452404
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002664-000020
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