NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Beacon St Unit 5B Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,548,000 - $1,865,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,268 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold May 31, 2019

Last sale price $1,275,000 $1,006 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,374/month

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Commonwealth Avenue Mall

About This Home

As of May 2019

This condominium home in the heart of the Back Bay features direct elevator access, front private deck + rear private balcony, convenient laundry in unit, a wood burning fireplace and an off street parking space. 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 5A. See MLS 72452372

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bradford Rowell

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 02/12/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Franklin Knotts

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 10,019

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,515

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Rowhouse
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1100.16
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 5B
  • Unit Level: 5
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1885

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • No Rooms: 4
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1268.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Insulation Feature: Unknown
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Composite, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Assigned
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewage District: BWSC
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Central Heat, Heat Pump
  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 512.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1165800.00
  • Acre: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 9999.00
  • Page: 317
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12330.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3351221

Multi Family

  • No Units: 12
  • No Units Owner Occ: 9

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 5B 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
$1,710,575

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$435,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%

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

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1999
Sold by
Freeman Murray S
Bought by
Donald L Gillespie Rt and Gillespie Donald L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
285 5B Beacon Street Rt $1,275,000 --
Diment Sarah M -- --
Donald L Gillespie Rt $590,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Donald L Gillespie Rt $400,000
Previous Owner Donald L Gillespie Rt $150,000
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% $1,006 / Sq Ft
05/07/2019 05/07/19 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2019 04/24/19 Price Changed $1,395,000 -7.0% $1,100 / Sq Ft
02/12/2019 02/12/19 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $1,183 / 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 $16,515 $1,426,200 $0 $1,426,200
2024 $15,554 $1,427,000 $0 $1,427,000
2023 $14,597 $1,359,100 $0 $1,359,100
2022 $13,935 $1,280,800 $0 $1,280,800
2021 $13,016 $1,219,900 $0 $1,219,900
2020 $13,317 $1,261,100 $0 $1,261,100
2019 $13,026 $1,235,900 $0 $1,235,900
2018 $12,218 $1,165,800 $0 $1,165,800
2017 $11,868 $1,120,700 $0 $1,120,700
2016 $11,521 $1,047,400 $0 $1,047,400
2015 $11,808 $975,100 $0 $975,100
2014 $10,933 $869,100 $0 $869,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bradford Rowell

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Bradford Rowell

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 905-4376

    7 Total Sales

    Bradford Rowell
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  • Franklin Knotts

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Franklin Knotts

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 365-1151

    2 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Franklin Knotts
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72452407

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-002664-000022

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

285 Beacon St Unit 5B, Boston, MA

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