287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay Neighborhood
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,513
Sq Ft
1,525
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of April 2014Spectacular 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
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential Listed on: 01/21/2014
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$19,473
Year Built
1892
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 1
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1892
Interior Features
- Has Basement: No
- Fireplaces: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School
- Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior Features
- Exterior Unit Features: Patio
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Tandem
- Parking Spaces: 1
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
- No Units: 6
- Unit Building: 1
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
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
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%
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
$972,836
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
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
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,285,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $550,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $550,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $500,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $260,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $347,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $89,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $440,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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
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
-
Seller's Agent in 2014
Jeffrey Sirkis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
(617) 877-6409
4 in this area
64 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Matthew Giangregorio
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
(617) 587-0100
3 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2013
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
(617) 851-3506
163 in this area
364 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71625101
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003567-000002
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