NOT LISTED FOR SALE

286 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,037,000 - $2,278,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$391/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 06, 2022

Last sale price $2,200,000 $1,692 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,130/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 4-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Open Floorplan
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of October 2022

Incredible opportunity to live in an exceptional, elegant city property recently updated with gracious features and excellent quality materials. Lovely common areas invite you to enter a 2nd floor beautiful home complete with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with high ceilings. Large open living, dining, and new Chef's kitchen with extensive custom cabinetry - designer-selected materials and design throughout. Beautiful and sunny fireplaced living room perfect for entertaining with triple windows across the unit providing perfect views of Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Large fireplaced master bedroom suite with a wall of built-in closets and a private full bathroom. A gracious sitting area and shuttered windows add to the charm of the suite. Brand new full bathroom added for convenience for the second bedroom. Systems are all new and updated. Ideally located minutes to Newbury Street, enjoy convenient access to the City's best shops and restaurants. A property not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Olin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 08/01/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Co-Listed By

Tony Menounos

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,780

Year Built

  • Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,307

HOA Fees

  • $391 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03078 S:006,3359773

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 5 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,780

Year Built

Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$391 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Electric Water Heater,Tank Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 128
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 420
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Area: 60
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 168
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 330
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1300
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1730.77
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1692.31
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Assigned, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 391
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03078 S:006,3359773
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1300
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 241
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15780
  • Tax Book Number: 55576

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2022
Closed on
Sep 28, 2022
Sold by
Strittmatter William D and Strittmatter Bonnie
Bought by
286 Comm Avenue Unit 3 Rt
Seller's Agent
Heather Olin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.22%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$2,163,862

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$36,138
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2015
Closed on
Jan 8, 2016
Sold by
Krantz Patricia E
Bought by
Strittmatter William D
Seller's Agent
Laura Spence
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heather Olin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2012
Sold by
Krantz Alexander and Krantz Patricia E
Bought by
Krantz Patricia E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2007
Sold by
Cooper Katherine H and Hemstreet Katherine A
Bought by
Krantz Alexander and Krantz Patricia E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$716,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1992
Sold by
Atkins Marylouise L
Bought by
Hemstreet Katherine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
8.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1987
Sold by
Blenheim Corp 365
Bought by
Atkins Marylouise L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
10.24%
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
286 Comm Avenue Unit 3 Rt $2,200,000 None Available
Strittmatter William D $1,425,000 --
Krantz Patricia E -- --
Krantz Alexander $895,000 --
Hemstreet Katherine A $368,000 --
Atkins Marylouise L $354,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Krantz Patricia E $660,000
Previous Owner Atkins Marylouise L $690,000
Previous Owner Krantz Alexander $716,000
Previous Owner Atkins Marylouise L $160,000
Previous Owner Atkins Marylouise L $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/06/2022 10/06/22 Sold $2,200,000 -2.2% $1,692 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2022 08/01/22 For Sale $2,250,000 +57.9% $1,731 / Sq Ft
01/08/2016 01/08/16 Sold $1,425,000 0.0% $1,096 / Sq Ft
11/17/2015 11/17/15 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2015 11/09/15 For Sale $1,425,000 0.0% $1,096 / Sq Ft
10/22/2015 10/22/15 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2015 10/14/15 For Sale $1,425,000 -- $1,096 / 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 $23,385 $2,019,400 $0 $2,019,400
2024 $22,011 $2,019,400 $0 $2,019,400
2023 $15,889 $1,479,400 $0 $1,479,400
2022 $15,780 $1,450,400 $0 $1,450,400
2021 $15,476 $1,450,400 $0 $1,450,400
2020 $14,390 $1,362,700 $0 $1,362,700
2019 $14,076 $1,335,500 $0 $1,335,500
2018 $13,202 $1,259,700 $0 $1,259,700
2017 $12,824 $1,211,000 $0 $1,211,000
2016 $12,546 $1,140,500 $0 $1,140,500
2015 $12,392 $1,023,300 $0 $1,023,300
2014 $11,474 $912,100 $0 $912,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heather Olin

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Heather Olin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (508) 934-6699

    6 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Heather Olin
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Tony Menounos

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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  • The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

    (617) 686-4110

    2 in this area

    154 Total Sales

    The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Laura Spence

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 426-6900

    4 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Laura Spence
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73013505

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003078-000006

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

286 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Boston, MA

This home is located at 286 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Boston, MA 02115 since 01 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,163,862, approximately $1,664 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 286 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Kingsley Montessori School, and Park Street School.

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