$940,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2023

349 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1B Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,140 Sq Ft
$326/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$825 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

96 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 2-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of October 2023

Welcome to Boston's newest biotech/life sciences growth area, in the Back Bay, and near The Fenway, MIT - where developer IQHQ is currently building the $1-billion Fenway Center, and giant life-science campus; and just blocks away is Samuels development of Parcel 12: office hi-rise, hotel w/ central plaza and high-end retail. This Parlor and Lower Duplex, exudes classic New England elegance. The epicenter of entertainment is usually found on the Parlor level and this unit portrays that with an updated kitchen w/ granite countertop, powder room, expansive living room w/ high-ceilings (10+ft), mahogany walls, wainscoting, classic fireplace w/ mantel, large windows. The lower level has 2-bedrooms (one is interior), newly renovated full bathroom with marble walk-in shower, sliding glass doors, in-unit laundry, a walkout tranquil private rear patio. Easy access to the Charles River, I-90 Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, Hynes Convention, #1 bus to MIT and Harvard. Low condo fee $326 incl. Heat/HW

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mac Chinsomboon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 05/30/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Robichaud

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,672

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $326 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,140 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom located in the basement

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Near Conservation Area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03592 S:004,3348965

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, insurance
  • 5 Units

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,672

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$326 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street,Back,Partially Below Grade,Walkout,Garden)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 99
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 168
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 54
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 399
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 1140
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 864.04
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 824.56
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 326
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1B
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03592 S:004,3348965
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1140
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 314
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9671.65
  • Tax Book Number: 50331

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2005
Sold by
Masscommof Avenue Cond and Masscommof Tousignant
Bought by
Tipper Russell W
Current Estimated Value
$1,335,416

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2004
Sold by
Giler Kim H and Giler Eric
Bought by
Tousignant Ann K and Gute David M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
5.58%
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
Deed $600,000 --
Deed $575,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $799,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $480,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $460,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2023 10/31/23 Sold $940,000 -4.6% $825 / Sq Ft
09/04/2023 09/04/23 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2023 07/26/23 Price Changed $985,000 -6.3% $864 / Sq Ft
05/30/2023 05/30/23 For Sale $1,051,000 +73.7% $922 / Sq Ft
10/15/2012 10/15/12 Sold $605,000 -2.4% $531 / Sq Ft
09/08/2012 09/08/12 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2012 08/13/12 Price Changed $620,000 -2.4% $544 / Sq Ft
06/18/2012 06/18/12 For Sale $635,000 -- $557 / 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 $9,894 $854,400 $0 $854,400
2024 $10,217 $937,300 $0 $937,300
2023 $9,587 $892,600 $0 $892,600
2022 $9,521 $875,100 $0 $875,100
2021 $9,337 $875,100 $0 $875,100
2020 $9,610 $910,000 $0 $910,000
2019 $9,400 $891,800 $0 $891,800
2018 $8,816 $841,200 $0 $841,200
2017 $8,564 $808,700 $0 $808,700
2016 $8,314 $755,800 $0 $755,800
2015 $8,274 $683,200 $0 $683,200
2014 $7,524 $598,100 $0 $598,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73117031

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003592-000004