NOT LISTED FOR SALE

37 Commonwealth Ave Unit 12 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Chestnut Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $466,767 - $550,000

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. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,480/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

  • 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: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 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
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Living Area: 650
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB2640
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 444.62
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 423.08
  • 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
  • UNIT BUILDING: 12
  • 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 Area: 0.38
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16552.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • LOT SIZE: 16371
  • PAGE: 361

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2655
  • Tax Book Number: 45788

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%
Total Days on Market
68
Current Estimated Value
$524,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$249,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%

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

Average Home Value in this Area

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 E $223,000
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 Change Sq Ft Price
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Barbara Hakim

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Barbara Hakim

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    (617) 388-3807

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Barbara Hakim
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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

Massachusetts Middlesex County Chestnut Hill 02467 Chestnut Hill

37 Commonwealth Ave Unit 12, Chestnut Hill, MA

This home is located at 37 Commonwealth Ave Unit 12, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 since 30 March 2012 and is currently estimated at $524,442, approximately $806 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 37 Commonwealth Ave Unit 12 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Ward Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School, and Newton North High School.

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