$510,000
SOLD NOV 12, 2013

405 Commonwealth Ave Unit 2 Boston, MA 02215

Back Bay Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
727 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$702 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2021

Cozy floor through garden unit in beautiful Back Bay brownstone building with access on Marlborough Street as well as Commonwealth Ave. Private, fenced, outdoor bricked, garden patio area for a bit of suburban style right in the city. Convenient to Newbury Street shops, public transportation, BU, MIT and many award-winning, local area restaurants. Easy to show.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Lyons

Compass Listed on: 08/27/2013

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Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Lyons

Compass Listed on: 08/27/2013

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,307

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street, Ground, Courtyard
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Management: Owner Association
  • No Units: 10
  • Unit Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2021
Closed on
Mar 29, 2021
Sold by
Cullen Michael M and Cullen Meaghan N
Bought by
Hsieh Diana P and Hsieh Paishiun N
Seller's Agent
Robert Cohen
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
Colleen O'Dell
Boston Proper Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.54%
Current Estimated Value
$808,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$148,873
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.76%
Original Mortgage
$594,000
Outstanding Balance
$539,932
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$268,941

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2013
Closed on
Nov 12, 2013
Sold by
Conrades Anna J
Bought by
Cullen Michael M and Cullen Meaghan N
Seller's Agent
Michael Lyons
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Lyons
Compass
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-5.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
4.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2006
Sold by
Spottiswoode Scott
Bought by
Conrades Anna J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1996
Sold by
Bjornson Barbara L and Pacl Barbara L
Bought by
Sullivan Jeanne H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
7.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1988
Sold by
Brothers Arthur E
Bought by
Paci Barbara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,600
Interest Rate
10.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $660,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $510,000 --
Deed $454,000 --
Deed $140,000 --
Deed $142,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $594,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $336,976 Unknown
Previous Owner $382,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $105,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $113,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2023 07/01/23 Rented $3,450 0.0% --
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Under Contract -- -- --
04/07/2023 04/07/23 For Rent $3,450 +4.5% --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Rented $3,300 +3.1% --
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Price Changed $3,200 -1.5% $4 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Price Changed $3,250 -5.8% $4 / Sq Ft
07/15/2022 07/15/22 For Rent $3,450 0.0% --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Sold $660,000 +1.5% $880 / Sq Ft
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2021 01/13/21 For Sale $650,000 +27.5% $867 / Sq Ft
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Sold $510,000 -5.4% $702 / Sq Ft
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2013 08/27/13 For Sale $539,000 0.0% $741 / Sq Ft
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/31/2012 07/31/12 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
03/28/2012 03/28/12 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
03/28/2012 03/28/12 For Rent $2,500 -- --
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 $8,307 $717,400 $0 $717,400
2024 $7,825 $717,900 $0 $717,900
2023 $7,343 $683,700 $0 $683,700
2022 $7,293 $670,300 $0 $670,300
2021 $6,865 $643,400 $0 $643,400
2020 $6,661 $630,800 $0 $630,800
2019 $6,516 $618,200 $0 $618,200
2018 $6,111 $583,100 $0 $583,100
2017 $5,937 $560,600 $0 $560,600
2016 $5,763 $523,900 $0 $523,900
2015 $5,778 $477,100 $0 $477,100
2014 $5,372 $427,000 $0 $427,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71575023

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-003833-000004