William Loring
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(339) 444-2844
25 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$2,550,000 Price
288 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $4,089,867
9
Beds
5
Baths
6,900
Sq Ft
$593/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of July 2015OFFERS DUE WED APRIL 22, 10AM. Draft P&S posted. Originally built in the 1890's as a single family and eventually transformed into a 5 unit building spanning 5 floors, this structure offers multiple opportunities including investment or transforming it back into a stately single family home or upscale condominiums.Located near the corner of Gloucester and Comm Ave with almost 7,000sf of space, this property boasts: 3 pkg spots; small private yard; original stained glass; bay windows that drench the living area with sunlight; a stairway leading to a flat roof; and the charming curb appeal of traditional Back Bay Brownstone. The Prudential Center and Hancock Tower are visible from the upper floors of the building. The potential is endless in such a highly desirable location just seconds to Newbury St, Public Gardens, Charles River and Esplanade. With endless possibilities for resurrecting this historic space, this property transformed is sure to appeal to local and international buyers.
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Property Details
Home Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1899
Lot Details
3,049 Sq Ft Lot
Listing Details
- Lot Description: City View(s)
- Other Agent: 2.00
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
- Stories: 5
- Year Built: 1899
Interior Features
- Fireplaces: 4
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 4
- Number of Rooms: 28
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Exterior Features
- Roof: Rubber
- Exterior: Brick
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Foundation: Other (See Remarks)
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 3
Utilities
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: W:05 P:03077 S:000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 3, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,460,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 3, 2015
Closed on
Jul 15, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beacon Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Shelagh Brennan
Cabot & Company
List Price
$6,200,000
Sold Price
$6,518,000
Premium/Discount to List
$318,000
5.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.12%
Original Mortgage
$8,740,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 1, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 29, 1991
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Back Bay, MA
-
William Loring
-
Summer Yang
Summer Yang
Phoenix Real Estate Partners, LLC
(781) 430-4955
21 Total Sales
3 in Back Bay
$1.5M - $1.9M Price Range
-
Vena Priestly
Vena Priestly
Rise Signature Homes
(857) 666-8458
51 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$1,418,000 Price
-
John Silk
John Silk
Responds QuicklyEngel & Volkers Boston
(508) 762-1632
71 Total Sales
7 in Back Bay
$422K - $3.4M Price Range
-
Tim McDonald
Tim McDonald
Responds Quickly(508) 796-8265
52 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$1,200,000 Price
-
Tom Jones
Tom Jones
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(508) 978-3115
4 Total Sales
1 in Back Bay
$1,450,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,580,000 | -- | ||
| $7,779,325 | -- | ||
| $6,518,000 | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| $415,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $2,562,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $5,460,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,498,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $460,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $8,740,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $165,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2015 07/15/15 | Sold | $6,518,000 | +5.1% | $945 / Sq Ft |
| 06/15/2015 06/15/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/03/2015 04/03/15 | For Sale | $6,200,000 | -- | $899 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $29,138 | $2,764,500 | $1,279,900 | $1,484,600 |
| 2018 | $27,919 | $2,664,000 | $1,219,400 | $1,444,600 |
| 2017 | $29,975 | $2,830,500 | $960,800 | $1,869,700 |
| 2016 | $29,315 | $2,665,000 | $890,200 | $1,774,800 |
| 2015 | $28,658 | $2,366,500 | $796,100 | $1,570,400 |
| 2014 | $26,644 | $2,118,000 | $722,200 | $1,395,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Beacon Group
B
Seller's Agent in 2015
Beacon Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 480-5480
3 in this area
61 Total Sales
-
Shelagh Brennan
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Shelagh Brennan
Cabot & Company
(857) 449-1242
9 in this area
23 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71810778
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003077
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