NOT LISTED FOR SALE

287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,068,000 - $2,592,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,513 Sq Ft
1,525 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold April 04, 2014

Last sale price $1,285,000 $849 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,940/month

9 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2014

Spectacular 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, garden level floor through home in the H.M. Sears Mansion located on beautiful Commonwealth Avenue. This open floor plan has a large living/dining area for entertaining, brand new renovated kitchen with marble counter tops and state of the art appliances, large master bedroom and bath, generous second bedroom with en-suite bath and private outdoor space with direct access to parking space. A true gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Sirkis

Charlesgate Realty Group, llc Listed on: 01/21/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Giangregorio

Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2014
Closed on
Apr 4, 2014
Sold by
Brigg Karen and Bang Jens
Bought by
Tsang T L
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Sirkis
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Giangregorio
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.78%
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$2,320,988

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,035,988
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2013
Closed on
Mar 28, 2013
Sold by
Branch B&T Co
Bought by
Sarkis Charles F and Sarkis Jolene B
Seller's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Sirkis
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
List Price
$1,189,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$189,000
-15.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2000
Sold by
Commonwealth Inc 287
Bought by
Trust 287 and Sarkis Charles F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2000
Sold by
Commonwealth Inc 287
Bought by
Trust 287 and Sarkis Charles F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
8.21%
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
Tsang T L $1,285,000 --
Sarkis Charles F -- --
Trust 287 $550,000 --
Trust 287 $550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tsang T L T $500,000
Closed Tsang T L $260,000
Closed Tsang T L $250,000
Closed Tsang Tl $347,000
Closed Tsang T L $350,000
Previous Owner Trust 287 $89,000
Previous Owner Trust 287 $440,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2014 04/04/14 Sold $1,285,000 0.0% $849 / Sq Ft
01/30/2014 01/30/14 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2014 01/22/14 Off Market $1,285,000 -- --
01/21/2014 01/21/14 For Sale $1,275,000 +27.5% $843 / Sq Ft
03/28/2013 03/28/13 Sold $1,000,000 -4.8% $661 / Sq Ft
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2013 01/31/13 Price Changed $1,050,000 -11.7% $694 / Sq Ft
01/02/2013 01/02/13 For Sale $1,189,000 -- $786 / 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 $19,473 $1,681,600 $0 $1,681,600
2024 $18,329 $1,681,600 $0 $1,681,600
2023 $17,200 $1,601,500 $0 $1,601,500
2022 $17,083 $1,570,100 $0 $1,570,100
2021 $16,753 $1,570,100 $0 $1,570,100
2020 $16,829 $1,593,700 $0 $1,593,700
2019 $16,462 $1,561,900 $0 $1,561,900
2018 $15,439 $1,473,200 $0 $1,473,200
2017 $14,999 $1,416,300 $0 $1,416,300
2016 $14,561 $1,323,700 $0 $1,323,700
2015 $13,345 $1,102,000 $0 $1,102,000
2014 $12,356 $982,200 $0 $982,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffrey Sirkis

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jeffrey Sirkis

    Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

    (617) 877-6409

    4 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Sirkis
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  • Matthew Giangregorio

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Matthew Giangregorio

    Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

    (617) 587-0100

    3 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Matthew Giangregorio
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  • Tracy Campion

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Tracy Campion

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (617) 851-3506

    157 in this area

    354 Total Sales

    Tracy Campion
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71625101

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003567-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

This home is located at 287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA 02115 since 21 January 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,320,988, approximately $1,534 per square foot. This property was built in 1892. 287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 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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