$580,000
SOLD OCT 5, 2015

42 W Newton St Unit B2 Boston, MA 02118

South End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
688 Sq Ft
$284/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$843 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • City View
  • Brownstone
  • No Units Above
  • Open Floorplan
  • 3-minute walk to Blackstone Square

About This Home

As of August 2024

Penthouse duplex 1 bedroom 1.5 bath with views of Back Bay, downtown Boston and historic Blackstone Square. Unit features high ceilings, a spiral staircase, skylights, central air, elevator and hardwood floors throughout. Upgraded granite and stainless steel kitchen. The upper level bedroom has a lofted ceiling with a skylight and excellent closet space. There is a second entry to the unit on this level on the 5th floor with elevator access. Convenient location close to Boston University Medical Center, the new Whole Foods market, and the Silver Line T. The owner installed a new high efficiency central AC and heating system in July 2015. The utilities averaged $150 a month. Professionally managed three building condo association with 27 units.18 units are owner occupied. The condo association allows installation of a washer dryer hook up. Pet friendly association. Condo fee includes hot water, master insurance, water & sewer, common area cleaning and snow removal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Sullivan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 08/05/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Mundt

Kingston Real Estate & Management

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,258

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • No Units Above

HOA Fees

  • $284 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 688 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • City Views
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4141256

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 27 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,258

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$284 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator, Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Living Area: 688
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: an6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 870.64
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 843.02
  • MAIN SO: BB1465

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • 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
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 284.01
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 42-2
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4141256
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 214
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3257.52
  • Tax Book Number: 37218

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 27
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2024
Closed on
Aug 21, 2024
Sold by
Belsky Alan and Belsky Robin
Bought by
Adams Newton Nt and Adams
Seller's Agent
Ying Chen
Redfin Corp.
Buyer's Agent
Ying Chen
Redfin Corp.
List Price
$835,000
Sold Price
$795,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.79%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$820,209

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,209
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.70%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2020
Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
Conway William T and Lynch-Conway Cherie
Bought by
Belsky Alan and Belsky Robin
Seller's Agent
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Tim Anastasia
South End Realty Group
List Price
$784,900
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,900
-13.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Posluszny Frank S
Bought by
Conway William T and Lynch-Conway Cheric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2007
Sold by
Nicholas J Earle J and Nicholas Susan W
Bought by
F S Posluszny Jr Ret and Posluszny

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1999
Sold by
Carp Jeffrey N and Roche Leo F
Bought by
Nicholas J Earle and Nicholas Susan W
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 $795,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $795,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $680,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $680,000 None Available
Deed $600,000 --
Deed $600,000 --
Deed $460,000 --
Deed $460,000 --
Deed $460,000 --
Deed $194,500 --
Deed $194,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $326,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $270,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2024 08/29/24 Sold $795,000 -4.8% $839 / Sq Ft
07/31/2024 07/31/24 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2024 07/18/24 For Sale $835,000 +22.8% $881 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $680,000 -2.8% $717 / Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Price Changed $699,900 -6.7% $738 / Sq Ft
06/23/2020 06/23/20 Price Changed $749,900 -4.5% $791 / Sq Ft
06/01/2020 06/01/20 For Sale $784,900 0.0% $828 / Sq Ft
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
11/07/2017 11/07/17 Under Contract -- -- --
10/06/2017 10/06/17 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
02/22/2017 02/22/17 Under Contract -- -- --
02/04/2017 02/04/17 Price Changed $2,900 -3.3% $3 / Sq Ft
01/03/2017 01/03/17 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
12/31/2016 12/31/16 Off Market $3,000 -- --
11/02/2016 11/02/16 Price Changed $3,000 -3.2% $3 / Sq Ft
10/13/2016 10/13/16 Price Changed $3,100 -2.4% $3 / Sq Ft
10/02/2016 10/02/16 For Rent $3,175 0.0% --
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Off Market $3,175 -- --
09/19/2016 09/19/16 Price Changed $3,175 -3.8% $3 / Sq Ft
08/04/2016 08/04/16 Price Changed $3,300 -2.9% $3 / Sq Ft
07/31/2016 07/31/16 For Rent $3,400 0.0% --
10/05/2015 10/05/15 Sold $580,000 0.0% $843 / Sq Ft
09/07/2015 09/07/15 Off Market $580,000 -- --
09/07/2015 09/07/15 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Price Changed $599,000 -3.2% $871 / Sq Ft
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Price Changed $619,000 -1.6% $900 / Sq Ft
08/18/2015 08/18/15 Price Changed $629,000 -1.6% $914 / Sq Ft
08/04/2015 08/04/15 For Sale $639,000 0.0% $929 / Sq Ft
04/20/2015 04/20/15 Rented $3,300 0.0% --
04/20/2015 04/20/15 For Rent $3,300 -- --
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 $8,248 $712,300 $0 $712,300
2024 $7,535 $691,300 $0 $691,300
2023 $7,276 $677,500 $0 $677,500
2022 $7,299 $670,900 $0 $670,900
2021 $6,925 $649,000 $0 $649,000
2020 $6,550 $620,300 $0 $620,300
2019 $6,346 $602,100 $0 $602,100
2018 $5,949 $567,700 $0 $567,700
2017 $5,726 $540,700 $0 $540,700
2016 $5,719 $519,900 $0 $519,900
2015 $5,876 $485,200 $0 $485,200
2014 $5,377 $427,400 $0 $427,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71884354

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000009-000352-000014