NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Massachusetts Ave Unit B2 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $501,000 - $628,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
480 Sq Ft
$254/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 25, 2023

Last sale price $478,000 $996 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,751/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2023

Renovated true one bedroom under $500K in Back Bay proper! Beautiful bright open layout with a huge fully applianced granite and stainless kitchen with many cabinets & a breakfast bar perfect for eating, prepping and entertaining. Kitchen is open to living room with hardwood floors. Bedroom has hardwood floors, fits a queen bed and has a good size closet. Garden level unit has full size windows with decent light. Building and unit were totally renovated in 2016. Elevator building and elevator does come to this floor. Great unit for an investor, student, first time home buyer, pied a terre; this property works for anyone! Amazing location close to the Green Line T station, #1 bus to Cambridge (Harvard, MIT), Longwood Medical area, Fenway, and walking distance to several colleges: Berklee, MIT, BU, Northeastern, NE Conservatory, Boston Conservatory. You can walk or bike to the Esplanade & Charles River, and walk minutes to the best shopping and restaurants on Newbury Street!

Last Listed By

Lisa Merriman Barth

Barth Real Estate Listed on: 03/23/2023

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,520

Year Built

  • Built in 1869

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area

HOA Fees

  • $254 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 480 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Door Monitored By TV

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bps Elementary And Middle School
  • Bps High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3361906

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 30 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Stratford 31 Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,520

Year Built

Built in 1869

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$254 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse, Low-Rise
  • Year Built: 1869
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5 %
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1 %
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 169
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 30
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 130
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 130
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 480
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AC1260
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1037.5
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 995.83
  • MAIN SO: AN1199

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Common, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, TV Monitor
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 254
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: B2
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3361906
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 296
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4520
  • Tax Book Number: 58360

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 30
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 13

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2004
Sold by
Aditant Rt and Strauss Anthony
Bought by
Vrooman Bruce M
Total Days on Market
32
Current Estimated Value
$551,728

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,800
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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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
Vrooman Bruce M $211,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bramante-Doroci Regina $300,000
Closed Doroci Ardian $29,000
Closed Johnson Kent R $364,000
Closed Vrooman Bruce M $157,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Sold $478,000 -4.0% $996 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2023 03/23/23 For Sale $498,000 +9.5% $1,038 / Sq Ft
08/10/2017 08/10/17 Sold $455,000 +3.6% $948 / Sq Ft
06/15/2017 06/15/17 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2017 06/08/17 For Sale $439,000 -- $915 / 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 $5,087 $439,300 $0 $439,300
2024 $4,817 $441,900 $0 $441,900
2023 $4,520 $420,900 $0 $420,900
2022 $4,489 $412,600 $0 $412,600
2021 $4,402 $412,600 $0 $412,600
2020 $4,297 $406,900 $0 $406,900
2019 $4,203 $398,800 $0 $398,800
2018 $3,690 $352,100 $0 $352,100
2017 $2,295 $216,710 $0 $216,710
2016 $2,228 $202,533 $0 $202,533
2015 $2,453 $202,533 $0 $202,533
2014 $2,867 $227,900 $0 $227,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73090592

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003892-000004