NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40 S Russell St Unit 3 Boston, MA 02114

Beacon Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,453,000 - $2,017,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,235 Sq Ft
1,220 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold February 04, 2013

Last sale price $1,019,500 $826 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,586/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • 4-minute walk to Bowdoin Station
  • City View
  • Medical Services
  • No Units Above
  • 1-minute walk to Myrtle Street Playground

About This Home

As of February 2013

Beautifully renovated, penthouse duplex in Beacon Hill. 2 lg bedrooms and 2 baths w/ marble and jacuzzi tub. Stunning hardwood floors throughout. Completely renovated in 2006. Large private roof deck. Open kitchen with gas cooking, new stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Very sunny. Washer/dryer in unit. Forced hot air and central a/c. This home and overall building is in meticulous condition. Minutes walking distance to MGH, Financial District and Back Bay.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Post

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 12/06/2012

Engel & Volkers Boston

Co-Listed By

Gillian Colman

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristie Aussubel

Presidential Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,691

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 1,220

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,235 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Units Above

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4683488

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,691

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: Third
  • Room Family Room Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Living Area: 1235
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2593
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 890.69
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 825.51
  • MAIN SO: NB4025

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4683488
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 184

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9691.33
  • Tax Book Number: 47789

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2025
Sold by
Kohler Edward J and Kohler Minna J
Bought by
Kohler
Current Estimated Value
$1,715,563

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2012
Closed on
Feb 4, 2013
Sold by
Sims Nathaniel M and Sims Katherine B
Bought by
Kohler Edward J and Kohler Minna J
Seller's Agent
Valerie Post
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
Kristie Aussubel
Presidential Properties
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,019,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,500
-7.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%
Original Mortgage
$799,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2011
Sold by
Howard Robert B
Bought by
Sims Nathanail M and Sims Katherine B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2007
Sold by
Marsted Rt and Martin
Bought by
Howard Robert B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
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
Kohler -- None Available
Kohler -- None Available
Kohler Edward J $1,019,500 --
Kohler Edward J $1,019,500 --
Kohler Edward J $1,019,500 --
Sims Nathanail M $800,000 --
Sims Nathanail M $800,000 --
Howard Robert B $740,000 --
Howard Robert B $740,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kohler Edward J $799,000
Previous Owner Howard Robert B $417,000
Previous Owner Howard Robert B $592,000
Previous Owner Howard Robert B $74,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Sold $1,019,500 -7.3% $826 / Sq Ft
01/27/2013 01/27/13 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2012 12/06/12 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $891 / 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 $18,318 $1,581,900 $0 $1,581,900
2024 $16,015 $1,469,300 $0 $1,469,300
2023 $15,499 $1,443,100 $0 $1,443,100
2022 $15,398 $1,415,300 $0 $1,415,300
2021 $14,806 $1,387,600 $0 $1,387,600
2020 $13,988 $1,324,600 $0 $1,324,600
2019 $13,176 $1,250,100 $0 $1,250,100
2018 $12,355 $1,178,900 $0 $1,178,900
2017 $11,890 $1,122,800 $0 $1,122,800
2016 $11,876 $1,079,600 $0 $1,079,600
2015 $10,640 $878,600 $0 $878,600
2014 $9,621 $764,800 $0 $764,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Valerie Post

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Valerie Post

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (813) 334-4128

    4 in this area

    202 Total Sales

    Valerie Post
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Gillian Colman

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (813) 334-4128

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Gillian Colman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kristie Aussubel

    Presidential Properties

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71462828

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000003-000183-000006

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02114 Beacon Hill

40 S Russell St Unit 3, Boston, MA

This home is located at 40 S Russell St Unit 3, Boston, MA 02114 since 06 December 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,715,563, approximately $1,389 per square foot. This property was built in 1899. 40 S Russell St Unit 3 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Torit Montessori School, Advent School, and Boston Children's School.

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