NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,343,000 - $1,627,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,086 Sq Ft
$428/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 09, 2021

Last sale price $1,300,000 $1,197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,710/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Intercom
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Public Garden

About This Home

As of July 2021

Prime Back Bay! First block of Commonwealth Ave, steps from the Public Garden and the fine dining and shopping of lower Newbury Street! Situated in an immaculately maintained brownstone, this superbly renovated home features classic Back Bay elements while also offering modern amenities. New hardwood floors throughout! The beautifully renovated quartz/stainless kitchen with Electrolux and Bosh appliances opens to a huge living-dining room with fabulous Back Bay-Comm Ave Mall views, recessed lighting, original marble mantel, and custom built-ins. The master bedroom also has the original marble fireplace mantel and a recently renovated en-suite full bath with rain shower and contemporary vanity and surround. The second bedroom is a perfect guest room, nursery, office, or den. The beautifully renovated second bath has a full tub-shower combo, also with contemporary surround. Central A/C, laundry in-unit, and private storage in the basement. Professionally managed, pet-friendly building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Wolvek

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/08/2021

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Arman Chitchian

Conway - West Roxbury

Conway - West Roxbury

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,794

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 1,089

HOA Fees

  • $428 per month

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0501211006

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,794

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$428 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Rowhouse, Brownstone
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1104.97
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Front, Back
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1875

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer Combo
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • No Rooms: 4
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB5918
  • Main So: A14050
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1086.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air
  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 428.25
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1068900.00
  • Page: 256
  • Parcel Number: 0501211006
  • Zoning: Res

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11508.54
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3358337
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • No Units: 4
  • No Units Owner Occ: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2021
Closed on
Jul 3, 2021
Sold by
Zheng David and Zheng Lei
Bought by
Hawthorne Kim
Seller's Agent
Joe Wolvek
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Arman Chitchian
Conway - West Roxbury
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
8.33%
Current Estimated Value
$1,492,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,609
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2011
Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Bentley Jack and Bentley Penny
Bought by
Zheng David and Zheng Lei
Seller's Agent
Robert Cohen
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
Carole Smith
RE/MAX Executive Realty
List Price
$824,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-9.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2008
Sold by
Watts Sarha E
Bought by
Bentley Jack and Bentley Penny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2007
Bought by
Watts Sarah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2004
Sold by
Nebes 3Rd William
Bought by
Watts Sarah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2003
Sold by
Maksimow Ronald W and Maksimow Kathleen M
Bought by
Nebes William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1994
Sold by
Silverman John and Silberman Amelia S
Bought by
Maksimow Ronald W and Maksimow Kathleen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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
Hawthorne Kim $1,300,000 None Available
Zheng David $745,000 --
Bentley Jack $721,000 --
Watts Sarah E -- --
Watts Sarah E $650,000 --
Nebes William $590,000 --
Maksimow Ronald W $238,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zheng David $495,000
Previous Owner Maksimow Ronald W $406,000
Previous Owner Bentley Jack $417,000
Previous Owner Bentley Jack $83,000
Previous Owner Bentley Jack $417,000
Previous Owner Watts Sarah E $60,000
Previous Owner Maksimow Ronald W $333,700
Previous Owner Maksimow Ronald W $472,000
Previous Owner Maksimow Ronald W $173,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2021 07/09/21 Sold $1,300,000 +8.3% $1,197 / Sq Ft
06/13/2021 06/13/21 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2021 06/08/21 For Sale $1,200,000 0.0% $1,105 / Sq Ft
02/15/2017 02/15/17 Rented $3,900 -0.6% --
02/09/2017 02/09/17 Price Changed $3,925 -1.8% $4 / Sq Ft
02/08/2017 02/08/17 Price Changed $3,995 -15.9% $4 / Sq Ft
02/02/2017 02/02/17 Price Changed $4,750 -1.0% $4 / Sq Ft
01/23/2017 01/23/17 Price Changed $4,800 -7.7% $4 / Sq Ft
12/13/2016 12/13/16 For Rent $5,200 0.0% --
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Sold $745,000 -3.1% $686 / Sq Ft
07/05/2012 07/05/12 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2012 03/19/12 Price Changed $769,000 -3.8% $708 / Sq Ft
01/24/2012 01/24/12 Price Changed $799,000 -3.0% $736 / Sq Ft
09/21/2011 09/21/11 For Sale $824,000 -- $759 / 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 $13,794 $1,191,200 $0 $1,191,200
2024 $12,245 $1,123,400 $0 $1,123,400
2023 $11,825 $1,101,000 $0 $1,101,000
2022 $11,862 $1,090,300 $0 $1,090,300
2021 $11,405 $1,068,900 $0 $1,068,900
2020 $10,757 $1,018,700 $0 $1,018,700
2019 $10,422 $988,800 $0 $988,800
2018 $10,363 $988,800 $0 $988,800
2017 $9,974 $941,800 $0 $941,800
2016 $9,961 $905,500 $0 $905,500
2015 $10,545 $870,800 $0 $870,800
2014 $10,035 $797,700 $0 $797,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joe Wolvek

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Joe Wolvek

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 584-9790

    6 in this area

    38 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Arman Chitchian

    Conway - West Roxbury

    (617) 469-9200

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

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  • Nicholas Mattia

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Nicholas Mattia

    Luxury Residential Group, LLC

    (617) 543-0566

    8 in this area

    35 Total Sales

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  • Marianne Gianelli

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Marianne Gianelli

    The Charles Realty

    (781) 771-1878

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

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  • Robert Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Robert Cohen

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 962-0142

    25 in this area

    87 Total Sales

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  • Carole Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Carole Smith

    RE/MAX

    (508) 561-5809

    1 Total Sale

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72845370

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001211-000006

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

34 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Boston, MA

This home is located at 34 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3, Boston, MA 02116 since 08 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,492,609, approximately $1,374 per square foot. This property was built in 1875. 34 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Park Street School, Advent School, and Kingsley Montessori School.

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