NOT LISTED FOR SALE

36 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,802,000 - $8,410,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,565 Sq Ft
$2,140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 16, 2021

Last sale price $6,500,000 $1,823 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $49,884 / mo

260 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 4-minute walk to Public Garden

About This Home

As of September 2021

Steps to the Public Garden on the first block of Commonwealth Avenue, this magnificent property offers one of Back Bay’s most sought after addresses. This extra-wide triplex home features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. A stunning entry foyer leads to the newly renovated eat-in kitchen overlooking the Comm Ave Mall. Down the hall is the grand, fireplaced living room that opens onto a private deck and is adjacent to the elegant dining room. The top floor is home to the luxurious master suite, home office and handsome library with soaring ceilings and full bath. The lower level features two bedrooms—one of which currently functions as a gym—two full baths, laundry and private garden. Additional features include elevator access to the garden and parlor level common areas, deeded storage room, new HVAC, and direct access to 2 enclosed parking spaces. With a superb location and impeccable updates, this residence combines elegant surroundings with the quintessential ease of Back Bay living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Campion

Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 10/05/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

George Ballantyne

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $64,070

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 3,572

HOA Fees

  • $2,817 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 3,565 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Intercom
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3345549

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$64,070

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

3,572 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$2,817 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street,Upper,Front,Garden)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Living Area: 3565
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: BB5984
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 2817
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3345549
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 64069.74

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2020
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
36 Comm Avenue Llc
Bought by
Achenar 36 Llc
Seller's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
George Ballantyne
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$7,990,000
Sold Price
$6,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,490,000
-18.65%
Current Estimated Value
$7,629,322

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,129,322
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.59%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2016
Closed on
May 16, 2016
Sold by
Grenier Bart and Grenier Leslie K
Bought by
36 Commonwealth Ave Ll
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$7,995,000
Sold Price
$7,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-6.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.64%
Original Mortgage
$4,250,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2007
Sold by
36 Mass Ave Nt and Madison
Bought by
Grenier Bart

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2005
Sold by
Madison Christopher and Madison Elizabeth
Bought by
Mass Ave Nt 36 and Madison

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2004
Sold by
Merle Berger Residence and Berger
Bought by
Madison Christopher and Madison Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1999
Sold by
Berger Merle and Berger Bonnie L
Bought by
Merle J Berger Rt and Berger

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1996
Sold by
Finkel Richard and Finkel Judith L
Bought by
Berger Merle and Berger Bonnie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,870,000
Interest Rate
8.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1991
Sold by
York Corp
Bought by
Finkel Richard and Finkel Judith L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
9.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Achenar 36 Llc $6,500,000 None Available
36 Commonwealth Ave Ll $7,500,000 --
Grenier Bart $4,560,000 --
Mass Ave Nt 36 -- --
Madison Christopher $4,150,000 --
Merle J Berger Rt $2,880,000 --
Berger Merle $1,300,000 --
Finkel Richard $950,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner 36 Commonwealth Ave Ll $4,250,000
Previous Owner Finkel Richard $1,642,600
Previous Owner Grenier Bart $2,500,000
Previous Owner Finkel Richard $2,000,000
Previous Owner Finkel Richard $1,870,000
Previous Owner Finkel Richard $800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/16/2021 09/16/21 Sold $6,500,000 -5.8% $1,823 / Sq Ft
06/22/2021 06/22/21 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Price Changed $6,900,000 -8.0% $1,935 / Sq Ft
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Price Changed $7,499,000 -6.1% $2,104 / Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 For Sale $7,990,000 +6.5% $2,241 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Sold $7,500,000 -6.2% $2,104 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2016 02/16/16 For Sale $7,995,000 -- $2,243 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $76,072 $6,569,300 $0 $6,569,300
2024 $68,118 $6,249,400 $0 $6,249,400
2023 $65,777 $6,124,500 $0 $6,124,500
2022 $65,988 $6,065,100 $0 $6,065,100
2021 $63,446 $5,946,200 $0 $5,946,200
2020 $60,771 $5,754,800 $0 $5,754,800
2019 $58,876 $5,586,000 $0 $5,586,000
2018 $58,541 $5,586,000 $0 $5,586,000
2017 $52,247 $4,933,594 $0 $4,933,594
2016 $52,182 $4,743,840 $0 $4,743,840
2015 $47,873 $3,953,200 $0 $3,953,200
2014 $46,868 $3,725,600 $0 $3,725,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Campion

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tracy Campion

    Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

    (617) 851-3506

    170 in this area

    362 Total Sales

    Tracy Campion
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  • George Ballantyne

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    George Ballantyne

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 899-7045

    12 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    George Ballantyne
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  • Beth Dickerson

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Beth Dickerson

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 510-8565

    41 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Beth Dickerson
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72737793

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001210-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

36 Commonwealth Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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