NOT LISTED FOR SALE

37 Commonwealth Ave Unit 12 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Chestnut Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $429,954 - $557,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft
$352/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 17, 2012

Last sale price $275,000 $423 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,319/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • 2-minute walk to Boston College Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ward Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2-minute walk to Boyden Park

About This Home

As of August 2012

Charming 1 bedroom unit with great layout. Living room with fireplace, recently updated kitchen with granite counter tops. Great location Close to "T", Mass Pike, Route 9, 128 and Boston College. 1 car parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharyn Whitman

Compass Listed on: 03/30/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Hakim

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,655

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 0.38

HOA Fees

  • $352 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 650 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:63 B:001 L:0009C,699164

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 17 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Newton Green Community

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,655

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$352 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Living Area: 650
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB2640
  • MAIN SO: an6181

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Slate, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 352
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, Public School, University
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:63 B:001 L:0009C,699164
  • Zoning: SR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16552.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • LOT SIZE: 16371

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2655

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 17

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2012
Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Williams Katherine S and Williams Frederick R
Bought by
Queisser Lori
Seller's Agent
Sharyn Whitman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Hakim
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-8.03%
Current Estimated Value
$500,239

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$225,239
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2005
Sold by
Alleman Joyce
Bought by
Williams Frederick R and Williams Katherine S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2002
Sold by
Haley Susan M
Bought by
Alleman Joyce

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,600
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1998
Sold by
Gruninger Gretchen B
Bought by
Haley Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,200
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1994
Sold by
Wolfson Pearl B and Wolfson Joel M
Bought by
Gruninger Gretchen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
7.01%
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
Queisser Lori $275,000 --
Williams Frederick R $292,500 --
Alleman Joyce $232,000 --
Haley Susan M $138,000 --
Gruninger Gretchen B $76,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Williams Frederick R $234,000
Previous Owner Alleman Joyce $185,600
Previous Owner Gruninger Gretchen B $124,200
Previous Owner Gruninger Gretchen B $5,000
Previous Owner Gruninger Gretchen B $68,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/17/2012 08/17/12 Sold $275,000 -4.8% $423 / Sq Ft
06/06/2012 06/06/12 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2012 04/23/12 Price Changed $289,000 -3.3% $445 / Sq Ft
03/30/2012 03/30/12 For Sale $299,000 -- $460 / 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 $4,130 $421,400 $0 $421,400
2024 $3,993 $409,100 $0 $409,100
2023 $3,941 $387,100 $0 $387,100
2022 $3,879 $368,700 $0 $368,700
2021 $3,742 $347,800 $0 $347,800
2020 $3,631 $347,800 $0 $347,800
2019 $3,464 $331,500 $0 $331,500
2018 $3,306 $305,500 $0 $305,500
2017 $3,205 $288,200 $0 $288,200
2016 $2,852 $250,600 $0 $250,600
2015 $2,771 $238,700 $0 $238,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71359545

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000063-000001-000009C