NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,543,084 - $4,299,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,375 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 25, 2015

Last sale price $2,650,000 $1,116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,833 / mo

14 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2015

Fantastic 3+ bed Penthouse on the First Block of Commonwealth Avenue! Direct elevator access into this sprawling well renovated duplex home. Large living room with fireplace & custom built-ins has views over the Mall. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counters, top-of-the-line appliances, breakfast bar & bounds of storage. Upper level master bedroom suite has small balcony, large closet & en suite bath as well as a sitting room with wet bar. Beautiful home also includes a private roof deck. Complete with 1 Full Direct Access Parking Space. Just around the corner from famous Newbury Street with all its shopping and restaurants, as well as steps from the gorgeous Boston Commons.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Dickerson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/18/2015

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston

Engel & Volkers Boston

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 5
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom, Wired for Surround Sound

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Block
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof, Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Deeded
  • Parking: Assigned
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central Heat

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom, Security Gate
  • No Units: 5
  • Optional Fee Includes: Refuse Removal
  • Unit Building: 5

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: W:05 P:01207 S:030

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2015
Closed on
Jun 25, 2015
Sold by
42 Commonwealth Avenue
Bought by
Thomas C Thompson Jr I
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Cohen
Engel & Volkers Boston
List Price
$2,650,000
Sold Price
$2,650,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,892,521

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,242,521
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2012
Closed on
Apr 2, 2013
Sold by
Welker Wesley C
Bought by
42 Commonwealth Avenue
Seller's Agent
Beth Dickerson
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Spencer Lane
Compass
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$425,000
-15.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2007
Sold by
Israel Howard and Israel Adele
Bought by
Welker Wesley C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
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
Thomas C Thompson Jr I $2,650,000 --
42 Commonwealth Avenue $2,325,000 --
Welker Wesley C $1,800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Welker Wesley C $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/25/2015 06/25/15 Sold $2,650,000 0.0% $1,116 / Sq Ft
06/01/2015 06/01/15 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Off Market $2,650,000 -- --
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2015 05/18/15 For Sale $2,650,000 +14.0% $1,116 / Sq Ft
04/02/2013 04/02/13 Sold $2,325,000 -8.8% $979 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/01/2013 02/01/13 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2012 10/18/12 Price Changed $2,550,000 -7.3% $1,074 / Sq Ft
07/10/2012 07/10/12 For Sale $2,750,000 -- $1,158 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $36,645 $3,164,500 $0 $3,164,500
2024 $32,655 $2,995,900 $0 $2,995,900
2023 $31,533 $2,936,000 $0 $2,936,000
2022 $31,634 $2,907,500 $0 $2,907,500
2021 $30,415 $2,850,500 $0 $2,850,500
2020 $29,066 $2,752,500 $0 $2,752,500
2019 $28,161 $2,671,800 $0 $2,671,800
2018 $28,000 $2,671,800 $0 $2,671,800
2017 $26,946 $2,544,500 $0 $2,544,500
2016 $25,974 $2,361,300 $0 $2,361,300
2015 $28,272 $2,334,600 $0 $2,334,600
2014 -- $2,138,700 $0 $2,138,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beth Dickerson

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Beth Dickerson

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 510-8565

    40 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Beth Dickerson
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  • Robert Cohen

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Robert Cohen

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 962-0142

    17 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Robert Cohen
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  • Spencer Lane

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Spencer Lane

    Compass

    (617) 872-0030

    43 Total Sales

    Spencer Lane
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71839851

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001207-000030

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

42 Commonwealth Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

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