NOT LISTED FOR SALE

287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,947,000 - $7,436,455

6 Beds
7 Baths
5,263 Sq Ft
$1,367/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2022

Last sale price $6,000,000 $1,140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $45,514/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 9 Fireplaces
  • Intercom
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2022

ONE-OF-A-KIND, Rarely available at this PRICE, 6 BR only on one and a half floors in this imposing and stately H.M. Sears Mansion with exceptionally wide and expansive 60' frontage overlooking the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. This residence with its most sumptuous details, oval ballroom-size Living Room with high ceilings, curved windows and doors and beautiful marble fireplace, leading to banquet-size Dining Room, large country kitchen and family room. Unique feature of this home is having 4 bedrooms on a single floor. Large primary bedroom with sunken Japanese tub, 2 walk-in closets and 3 additional bedrooms with baths are all on one floor. Upper Level: Huge media room with curved walls, gorgeous built-ins and cabinetry, 2 large bedrooms with ensuite baths and a large multi functional interior room/gym. A private elevator opens directly on 2nd & 3rd floors and down to the parking level. All the advantages of living in a full townhouse, but only on 2 levels. 3 Deeded

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lili Banani

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 09/19/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

George Ballantyne

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $86,673

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 5,271

HOA Fees

  • $2,289 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 5,263 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 9 Fireplaces
  • Intercom

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3346642

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, road maintenance, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 6 Units

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$86,673

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2,289 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 5263
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee: 2288.92
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3346642
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 86672.76

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2022
Closed on
Dec 15, 2022
Sold by
Oristaglio Rt
Bought by
Svanberg Louise and Svanberg Carl H
Seller's Agent
Lili Banani
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
George Ballantyne
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$6,300,000
Sold Price
$6,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-4.76%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$7,197,152

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,197,152
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1998
Sold by
Commonwealth Inc 287
Bought by
Oristaglio Rt and Oristaglio Stephen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
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
Svanberg Louise $6,000,000 None Available
Oristaglio Rt $3,206,023 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Oristaglio Rt $2,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/22/2022 12/22/22 Sold $6,000,000 -4.8% $1,140 / Sq Ft
10/22/2022 10/22/22 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2022 09/19/22 For Sale $6,300,000 -- $1,197 / 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 $63,956 $5,523,000 $0 $5,523,000
2024 $60,201 $5,523,000 $0 $5,523,000
2023 $91,353 $8,505,900 $0 $8,505,900
2022 $90,729 $8,339,100 $0 $8,339,100
2021 $88,978 $8,339,100 $0 $8,339,100
2020 $81,989 $7,764,100 $0 $7,764,100
2019 $80,229 $7,611,860 $0 $7,611,860
2018 $75,257 $7,181,000 $0 $7,181,000
2017 $73,122 $6,904,838 $0 $6,904,838
2016 $70,984 $6,453,120 $0 $6,453,120
2015 $65,123 $5,377,600 $0 $5,377,600
2014 $60,300 $4,793,300 $0 $4,793,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lili Banani

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lili Banani

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 407-0402

    25 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Lili Banani
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  • George Ballantyne

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    George Ballantyne

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 899-7045

    12 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    George Ballantyne
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73038118

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003567-000008

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

287 Commonwealth Ave Unit 4, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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