NOT LISTED FOR SALE

342 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $582,000 - $706,399

1 Bed
1 Bath
515 Sq Ft
$350/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 29, 2021

Last sale price $675,000 $1,311 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,617/month

4 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2021

PARKING, STORAGE, LAUNDRY IN UNIT and NEW ROOF! This south-facing one bedroom has brand new oversized windows allowing sunshine to permeate the home while keeping energy bills low. As you enter into the home, you're greeted with a functional foyer & large entry closet to house your boots, bags, & belongings. 10 foot tall ceilings & ornate detail make this home unique to most. The renovated bathroom & kitchen provide a clean & modern living environment. The tiled bath offers a soaking tub w/all modern fixtures. The kitchen offers new appliances, a built-in desk space, & laundry. The sizable living area gives enough space for both a living room & proper dining space. The bedroom offers a walk-in closet outfitted w/Elfa, space for an office, & room for a queen bed or larger. With low condo fees & heat/hot water included, this home is a fantastic value. Ample basement storage & guest parking available. Work completed; fire escape ('16), masonry ('18), hot water heater ('19), roof (2020).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Later

JL+CoRE Listed on: 10/14/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Bushing

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,967

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Directions: Inbound side of Commonwealth Avenue b/w Hereford and Massachusetts Avenue
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN5151
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1240.78
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1310.68
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: One Deeded Tandem Parking Spot To Unit #8 And One Guest Parking Spot Owned By Building. Tandem Parking Does Not Require Swapping Of Keys. Easy In And Out.
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • UNIT BUILDING: 8
  • MANAGEMENT: No Management
  • Amenities: Hot Water, Storage
  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access
  • Pets Allowed: No

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • LOT SIZE: 515
  • PAGE: 227
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • Zoning: CD

Multi Family

  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 9

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6854
  • Tax Book Number: 54247
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Liu Jiahau
Bought by
Touret Natalie and Touret Xavier
Seller's Agent
Jessica Later
JL+CoRE
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Bushing
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
5.63%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$662,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.68%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2015
Closed on
Mar 31, 2015
Sold by
Howe Richard and Howe Sarah R
Bought by
Liu Jiahau
Seller's Agent
Jessica Later
JL+CoRE
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Later
JL+CoRE
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$526,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
10.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$315,600
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2012
Closed on
Jul 27, 2012
Sold by
Park Sanghae and Park Aric
Bought by
Howe Richard
Seller's Agent
Sara Goldman
Goldman Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ariel Szabo
Donnelly + Co.
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.81%
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2005
Sold by
Terry Carolyn A and Terry Gary F
Bought by
Park Aric and Park Sanghae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$293,600
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Touret Natalie $675,000 None Available
Liu Jiahau $526,000 --
Howe Richard $390,000 --
Park Aric $367,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Liu Jiahau $315,600
Previous Owner Howe Richard $312,000
Previous Owner Howe Richard $312,000
Previous Owner Park Aric $293,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/29/2021 11/29/21 Sold $675,000 0.0% $1,311 / Sq Ft
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Rented -- -- --
11/17/2021 11/17/21 Under Contract -- -- --
11/13/2021 11/13/21 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2021 10/14/21 For Sale $639,000 +21.5% $1,241 / Sq Ft
04/01/2015 04/01/15 Sold $526,000 +10.7% $1,021 / Sq Ft
03/02/2015 03/02/15 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2015 02/25/15 For Sale $475,000 +21.8% $922 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Sold $390,000 -2.3% $757 / Sq Ft
06/28/2012 06/28/12 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2012 04/02/12 For Sale $399,000 -- $775 / 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 $7,967 $688,000 $0 $688,000
2024 $7,499 $688,000 $0 $688,000
2023 $7,037 $655,200 $0 $655,200
2022 $6,989 $642,400 $0 $642,400
2021 $6,854 $642,400 $0 $642,400
2020 $6,143 $581,700 $0 $581,700
2019 $6,009 $570,100 $0 $570,100
2018 $5,635 $537,700 $0 $537,700
2017 $5,475 $517,000 $0 $517,000
2016 $5,314 $483,100 $0 $483,100
2015 $5,439 $449,100 $0 $449,100
2014 $5,036 $400,300 $0 $400,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72908360

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003025-000016