$1,700,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2015

287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,858 Sq Ft
1,873 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$915 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2015

Sumptuous and grandly proportioned 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom with every amenity including direct-access elevator and parking. Almost 1900 square feet of luxury living. All on one level with an open floor plan. Nestled within the former H.M. Sears mansion overlooking the Back Bay's prestigious Commonwealth Mall. Expansive (21 foot by 32 foot) living room with gas fireplace provides the perfect backdrop for inspired entertaining. Open kitchen with gas cooking and Sub-Zero/Thermador appliances overlooking large dining. King-size master suite with marble bath featuring a jetted soaking tub and separate shower. Second bedroom with full marble bath. Gleaming hardwoods. Central Air. Private brick patio with gated access to tandem parking space. Professionally managed, pet friendly building with stunning common areas.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 03/04/2015

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 03/04/2015

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2015
Closed on
May 15, 2015
Sold by
Oconnell Danielle S and Oconnell Justin
Bought by
Vorlicek Anthony
Seller's Agent
Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.86%
Total Days on Market
31
Current Estimated Value
$2,720,476

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,020,476
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,058,615
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$1,661,861

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2011
Sold by
Mass Comm Of
Bought by
Oconnell Danielle S and Oconnell Justin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$912,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2007
Sold by
Grondine Susan E
Bought by
Philbrick Wendy C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2004
Sold by
Fincl Cendant Mobilty
Bought by
Grondine Susan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2001
Sold by
Dilworth John R and Dilworth Dorothy A
Bought by
Schimpf Eric A and Schimpf Dina O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1999
Sold by
Commonwealth Inc 287
Bought by
Dilworth John R and Dilworth Dorothy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,700,000 --
Deed $1,140,000 --
Deed $1,215,000 --
Deed $1,000,000 --
Deed $1,000,000 --
Deed $1,000,000 --
Deed $785,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,360,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $400,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $912,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $912,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $550,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $675,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $628,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Rented $6,500 0.0% --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 For Rent $6,500 +8.4% --
03/12/2016 03/12/16 Rented $5,995 0.0% --
02/18/2016 02/18/16 Price Changed $5,995 -7.8% $3 / Sq Ft
01/08/2016 01/08/16 For Rent $6,500 0.0% --
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $1,700,000 0.0% $915 / Sq Ft
04/04/2015 04/04/15 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Off Market $1,700,000 -- --
03/04/2015 03/04/15 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $942 / 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 $21,575 $1,863,100 $0 $1,863,100
2024 $20,308 $1,863,100 $0 $1,863,100
2023 $19,057 $1,774,400 $0 $1,774,400
2022 $18,927 $1,739,600 $0 $1,739,600
2021 $18,562 $1,739,600 $0 $1,739,600
2020 $19,448 $1,841,700 $0 $1,841,700
2019 $19,495 $1,849,600 $0 $1,849,600
2018 $18,283 $1,744,600 $0 $1,744,600
2017 $17,762 $1,677,200 $0 $1,677,200
2016 $17,115 $1,555,900 $0 $1,555,900
2015 $16,744 $1,382,700 $0 $1,382,700
2014 $15,504 $1,232,400 $0 $1,232,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71797577

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003567-000004