NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $965,000 - $1,135,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
790 Sq Ft
$523/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 01, 2023

Last sale price $915,000 $1,158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,181/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of May 2023

Wonderful & rare, renovated, true 2 bedroom in the heart of Back Bay along beautifully tree-lined Commonwealth Ave! This home is centrally located in a professionally managed elevator building with a spectacular common roof deck, private front facing balcony, common laundry on each floor & easy access to all Back Bay conveniences. Enjoy cooking in an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances & gas range. Both bedrooms are excellent size, perfect for a share situation, to host visitors comfortably, child's room or as your home office. Front facing home with your own private front facing balcony overlooking the stunning Commonwealth Ave Mall. Imagine walking home through the tree-lined mall!! Don’t miss out on easy access to universities, Cambridge Bio-Tech, Newbury Street shopping, restaurants & Eataly, steps to public transportation, Kenmore Square & highways, & the Esplanade! Rental Parking available in the area and many nearby garages as well as on street permit. Not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robb Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 01/19/2023

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Dino Confalone

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,313

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $523 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 790 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Rented or Permit Required

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03015 S:032,3360157

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 68 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,313

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$523 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Front)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 790
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2593
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1202.53
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1158.23
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 523.38
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2A
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03015 S:032,3360157
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 790
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 116
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8313
  • Tax Book Number: 36460

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 68
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2005
Sold by
Norton Maryann
Bought by
Johnson Jay
Total Days on Market
45
Current Estimated Value
$1,040,582

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2001
Sold by
Sykes James N
Bought by
Norton Trevor A and Norton Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1993
Sold by
Keene David L
Bought by
Sykes James N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
7.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Johnson Jay $545,000 --
Norton Trevor A $375,000 --
Sykes James N $172,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Jay $345,000
Closed Johnson Jay $436,000
Previous Owner Sykes James N $318,000
Previous Owner Sykes James N $300,000
Previous Owner Sykes James N $142,000
Previous Owner Sykes James N $147,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Sold $915,000 -3.7% $1,158 / Sq Ft
03/06/2023 03/06/23 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2023 01/19/23 For Sale $950,000 -- $1,203 / 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 $9,802 $846,500 $0 $846,500
2024 $8,919 $818,300 $0 $818,300
2023 $8,371 $779,400 $0 $779,400
2022 $8,313 $764,100 $0 $764,100
2021 $8,153 $764,100 $0 $764,100
2020 $7,488 $709,100 $0 $709,100
2019 $7,325 $695,000 $0 $695,000
2018 $6,870 $655,500 $0 $655,500
2017 $6,674 $630,200 $0 $630,200
2016 $6,479 $589,000 $0 $589,000
2015 $6,497 $536,500 $0 $536,500
2014 $6,016 $478,200 $0 $478,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73071987

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003015-000032