NOT LISTED FOR SALE

338 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,943,000 - $2,370,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$1,429/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 2, 2022

Last sale price $2,100,000 $1,346 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,208 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 1-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Deck
  • No Units Above
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit and schools

About This Home

As of November 2022

Back Bay. Spectacular + Sophisticated top floor duplex. 2 Parking spaces included. 2 large Private decks, both with incredible skyline views. 2 beds + den + 2 baths. Stunning light + airy home with fabulous lofty floor plan. Sunny South facing open living room with ceilings soaring to 15 feet, refinished hardwood floors ,fireplace + space for formal dining set up. Sleek granite kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, built in microwave + under counter wine fridge. Perched high above living room--on it's own floor-- a fabulous space with 3 skylights, perfect as family room, den or guestroom. 2 bedrooms each w 10 foot ceilings--overlooking the treetops along the Commonwealth Ave Mall. Primary bedroom with large bay window, fireplace, walk in closet + bath w tub. Central AC. In unit laundry. Live in the wonderful Back Bay neighborhood near Newbury St shopping/cafes, Charles River, Commonwealth Ave Mall, Harvard Club & more all outside your front door.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas McGair

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 09/15/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Savage

Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,299

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • 1,263

HOA Fees

  • $434 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3360239

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 5 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,299

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

1,263 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$434 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Wine Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1560
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AC0342

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 433.97
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3360239
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15299

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2022
Closed on
Oct 21, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Thomas McGair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Mark Savage
Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$2,229,760

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,760
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2015
Closed on
Jun 24, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Thomas McGair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Glenn Forger
Olde Forge Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,600,750
Premium/Discount to List
$105,750
7.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
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
$701,200
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1999
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
$430,000
Interest Rate
7.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1993
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1988
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,100,000 None Available
$1,600,750 --
$876,500 --
$876,500 --
$876,500 --
$876,500 --
$580,000 --
$382,500 --
$340,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $600,000
Previous Owner $701,184
Previous Owner $701,200
Previous Owner $430,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/02/2022 11/02/22 Sold $2,100,000 0.0% $1,346 / Sq Ft
09/20/2022 09/20/22 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2022 09/15/22 For Sale $2,100,000 +31.2% $1,346 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Sold $1,600,750 0.0% $1,026 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2015 04/20/15 Off Market $1,600,750 -- --
04/16/2015 04/16/15 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $958 / 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 $21,047 $1,817,500 $0 $1,817,500
2024 $19,811 $1,817,500 $0 $1,817,500
2023 $18,590 $1,730,900 $0 $1,730,900
2022 $18,463 $1,697,000 $0 $1,697,000
2021 $18,107 $1,697,000 $0 $1,697,000
2020 $17,530 $1,660,000 $0 $1,660,000
2019 $17,149 $1,627,000 $0 $1,627,000
2018 $16,083 $1,534,600 $0 $1,534,600
2017 $15,623 $1,475,300 $0 $1,475,300
2016 $12,861 $1,169,200 $0 $1,169,200
2015 $12,722 $1,050,500 $0 $1,050,500
2014 -- $936,400 $0 $936,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Thomas McGair

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Thomas McGair

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 587-4605

    7 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Thomas McGair
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Mark Savage

    Byrnes Real Estate Group LLC

    (781) 789-4902

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Mark Savage
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  • Glenn Forger

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Glenn Forger

    Olde Forge Realty

    (617) 293-2395

    5 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Glenn Forger
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73036873

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003027-000010

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

338 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

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