NOT LISTED FOR SALE

391 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02115

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,712,000 - $1,904,989

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,403 Sq Ft
$1,283/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2019

Last sale price $1,540,000 $1,098 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,414/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Hynes Convention Center Station
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • French Doors
  • 4-minute walk to Kenmore Block

About This Home

As of May 2019

Lavishly renovated Back Bay home artfully blends crisp modern touches and a grand, sophisticated past. This stylish 1400+ square foot Philly duplex style home features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a dazzling custom-designed kitchen, renovated master bath, 3 fireplaces, high ceilings throughout, a newly added wet bar, a newly added split HVAC system, private laundry, plenty of storage and a rebuilt outdoor space with mahogany decking. The home's national award-winning kitchen is outfitted with Wolf and Subzero appliances, Caesarstone organic white counters, custom cabinets crafted in Italy and LED task lighting. Building updates include a new roof in 2015, new high efficiency furnace in 2012 and new hot water system 2017. Condo association just completed refurbishing the interior and exterior common areas in 2019. Condo fee includes all utilities except for cable. This is a pet friendly building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Ranco

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/20/2019

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

The Moving Great Boston Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,485

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,307

HOA Fees

  • $1,147 per month

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Shared Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • French Doors
  • Year Round Access

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:03827 S:004

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,485

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,147 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Townhouse, Brownstone
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1136.85
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Front, Back
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, French Doors
  • Appliances: Range, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 19X11, Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Remodeled, Crown Molding
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X7, Flooring - Wood, French Doors
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 24X13, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Remodeled, Crown Molding
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 24X13, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Remodeled, Crown Molding
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X7, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 22X15, Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wet bar, Exterior Access, Remodeled
  • Other Room 1: Name: Other, On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 8X10, Balcony / Deck
  • No Living Levels: 2
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: AN2213
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1403.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Stone/Concrete
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Unit Features: Garden Area

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: On Street Permit

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Individual, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Common
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 1147.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Electric, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Owner Association

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1218500.00
  • Acre: 0.03
  • Lot Size: 1403.00
  • Page: 38
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:03827 S:004
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12770.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4759645

Multi Family

  • No Units: 5
  • No Units Owner Occ: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2019
Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Smith Alexandra M and Polcari Anthony J
Bought by
Letso Suzanne J and Letso Roger
Seller's Agent
John Ranco
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
The Moving Great Boston Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-3.45%
Current Estimated Value
$1,800,497

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$260,497
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Outstanding Balance
$740,096
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,082,342

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2010
Sold by
Connor Jeffrey S and Hudson Julie
Bought by
Smith Alexandra M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2005
Sold by
Rice Bridget A
Bought by
Connor Jeffrey S and Hudson Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$696,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2000
Sold by
Smith Philip R
Bought by
Rice Jamie F and Rice Bridget A

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
7.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1998
Sold by
Escobar Deigo
Bought by
Smith Philip R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$309,600
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Letso Suzanne J $1,540,000 --
Smith Alexandra M $875,000 --
Connor Jeffrey S $870,000 --
Rice Jamie F $610,000 --
Smith Philip R $387,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Letso Suzanne J $250,000
Open Letso Suzanne J $840,000
Previous Owner Smith Alexandra M $360,000
Previous Owner Connor Jeffrey S $696,000
Previous Owner Smith Philip R $460,000
Previous Owner Smith Philip R $309,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $1,540,000 -3.4% $1,098 / Sq Ft
04/07/2019 04/07/19 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2019 02/20/19 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $1,137 / 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 $17,485 $1,509,900 $0 $1,509,900
2024 $16,469 $1,510,900 $0 $1,510,900
2023 $15,454 $1,438,900 $0 $1,438,900
2022 $15,348 $1,410,700 $0 $1,410,700
2021 $15,052 $1,410,700 $0 $1,410,700
2020 $13,919 $1,318,100 $0 $1,318,100
2019 $13,617 $1,291,900 $0 $1,291,900
2018 $12,770 $1,218,500 $0 $1,218,500
2017 $12,026 $1,135,600 $0 $1,135,600
2016 $11,674 $1,061,300 $0 $1,061,300
2015 $11,680 $964,500 $0 $964,500
2014 $10,444 $830,200 $0 $830,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Ranco

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    John Ranco

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 699-8130

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    John Ranco
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    The Moving Great Boston Team

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential

    (617) 682-9661

    3 in this area

    192 Total Sales

    The Moving Great Boston Team
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72455306

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003827-000004

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02115 Back Bay

391 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA

This home is located at 391 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2, Boston, MA 02115 since 20 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,800,497, approximately $1,283 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 391 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Kingsley Montessori School, Park Street School, and The Newman School.

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