$526,000
SOLD APR 1, 2015

342 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
515 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,021 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2021

This southern facing one bedroom offers oversized windows letting in sunshine to show off the gleaming hardwood floors and tall ceilings. As you enter into the home you are greeted with a spacious foyer to house all your boots, bags and coats. There is no shortage of storage space in this well designed one bedroom. The bathroom and kitchen were recently updated, providing a clean and comfortable atmosphere. The kitchen offers newer stainless steel appliances and beautiful granite countertops. The tiled bathroom offers a full sized tub and modern fixtures. The sizable living room gives enough space for both living and dining - with a gorgeous fireplace separating the two. Additionally, heat and hot water are included in the low condo fee. Lastly, there is an OVERSIZED TANDEM PARKING SPACE deeded to this desirable home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Later

JL+CoRE Listed on: 02/25/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Later

JL+CoRE Listed on: 02/25/2015

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
5
Current Estimated Value
$743,613

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,613
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.04%

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $675,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $526,000 --
Not Resolvable $390,000 --
Deed $367,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $315,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $312,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $312,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $293,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
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: 71795208

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003025-000016