$390,000
SOLD JUL 27, 2012

342 Commonwealth Ave Unit 8 Boston, MA 02115

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

Recently Sold

$757 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 1-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brownstone
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of November 2021

Taxes without residential exemption are $4720; with residential exemption, $3076. Adorable and compact one-bed apartment in fabulous location, perfect pied-a-terre, or for someone wanting to live in the heart of Back Bay. Between Hereford and Mass Ave. Short walk to Copley Place, shopping, transportation. Shared tandem parking space behind building. Apt is in great condition with new kitchen with stainless appliances and renovated tile bathroom. Decorative fireplace. Two good-sized closets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Goldman

Goldman Real Estate Listed on: 04/03/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Ariel Szabo

Donnelly + Co. License #449545355

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,076

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone

Interior Spaces

  • 515 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3360227

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 10 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,076

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Area: 515
  • Stories Total: 4
  • MAIN LO: NB5045
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 774.76
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 757.28
  • MAIN SO: an6181

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 8
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3360227
  • Zoning: residentia
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 21

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3076
  • Tax Book Number: 37658

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 10

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
87
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: 71361484

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003025-000016