NOT LISTED FOR SALE

487 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02118

Lower Roxbury Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $714,000 - $800,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,107 Sq Ft
$407/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 01, 2023

Last sale price $690,000 $623 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,025/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
  • Marble Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to South End Library Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

Welcome to your new home/investment property in the heart of Boston’s South End! This stunning 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo is located in a beautiful historic brownstone with a private entrance. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a spacious and bright living room that boasts plenty of natural light and beautiful hardwood floors. The condo features an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, perfect for preparing delicious meals or entertaining guests. In-unit washer and dryer make laundry day a breeze. The good-sized bedrooms have plenty of closet space for all storage needs. Located just a short distance from restaurants, bars, shopping, Northeastern, and the Orange Line, this condo offers the ultimate convenience in city living. Residents will never run out of places to explore and enjoy, with a wide range of options for dining, entertainment, and shopping right at the doorstep. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this South End gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trevor Gustavson Team

Compass Listed on: 05/23/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Trevor Gustavson

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

James Gulden

Redfin Corp.

Redfin Corp.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,778

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • No Units Located Below
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $407 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,107 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • French Doors
  • Intercom
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4706097

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, gas, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 5 Units
  • 487 Massachusetts Ave Condominium Trust Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,778

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$407 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Marble, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street,Ground)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 1107
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: NB3534

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Common Walls: No One Below
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 407.12
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4706097
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8778

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2023
Closed on
Aug 8, 2023
Sold by
Mass Ave Holdings Llc
Bought by
Wan Lili and Shen Chun-Pyn
Seller's Agent
Trevor Gustavson Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
James Gulden
Redfin Corp.
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.29%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$761,759

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,759
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2022
Closed on
Jul 11, 2022
Sold by
Bruemmer Russell
Bought by
Mass Ave Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Lexi Crivon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Buyer's Agent
Trevor Gustavson
Compass
List Price
$698,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-1.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.65%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2022
Closed on
Jul 2, 2022
Sold by
Bruemmer Carlyle
Bought by
Bruemmer Russell
Seller's Agent
Lexi Crivon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Buyer's Agent
Trevor Gustavson
Compass
List Price
$698,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-1.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2008
Sold by
487 Mass Ave Llc
Bought by
Montone Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1995
Sold by
Fine Investments Inc
Bought by
Polacco Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,800
Interest Rate
7.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1995
Sold by
Prudential Home Mtg Co
Bought by
Fine Invenstment Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1993
Sold by
Urquhart Susan A and Prudential Hm Mtg Co
Bought by
Prudenital Hm Mtg Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 1989
Sold by
Ma Ave Condo T 487
Bought by
Urquhart Susan A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,450
Interest Rate
10.92%
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
Wan Lili $690,000 None Available
Mass Ave Holdings Llc $685,000 None Available
Bruemmer Russell -- None Available
Montone Barbara A $399,000 --
Polacco Michael $239,000 --
Fine Invenstment Inc $14,000 --
Prudenital Hm Mtg Co $772,050 --
Urquhart Susan A $143,500 --
Urquhart Susan A $143,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Urquhart Susan A $292,800
Previous Owner Urquhart Susan A $100,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Sold $690,000 -1.3% $623 / Sq Ft
05/27/2023 05/27/23 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2023 05/23/23 For Sale $699,000 +2.0% $631 / Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Sold $685,000 +5.5% $619 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/25/2022 06/25/22 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Price Changed $649,000 -7.0% $586 / Sq Ft
06/09/2022 06/09/22 For Sale $698,000 0.0% $631 / Sq Ft
09/01/2019 09/01/19 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Under Contract -- -- --
08/14/2019 08/14/19 Price Changed $3,000 -7.7% $3 / Sq Ft
07/25/2019 07/25/19 For Rent $3,250 +4.8% --
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
09/04/2018 09/04/18 Under Contract -- -- --
08/11/2018 08/11/18 For Rent $3,100 +3.3% --
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Under Contract -- -- --
06/29/2016 06/29/16 For Rent $3,000 +9.1% --
09/01/2014 09/01/14 Rented $2,750 -6.8% --
08/02/2014 08/02/14 Under Contract -- -- --
07/10/2014 07/10/14 For Rent $2,950 0.0% --
03/26/2013 03/26/13 Sold $499,000 0.0% $451 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/18/2013 03/18/13 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2013 02/27/13 Price Changed $499,000 -2.0% $451 / Sq Ft
01/14/2013 01/14/13 For Sale $509,000 -- $460 / 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 $7,557 $652,600 $0 $652,600
2024 $6,884 $631,600 $0 $631,600
2023 $8,778 $817,300 $0 $817,300
2022 $8,469 $778,400 $0 $778,400
2021 $8,306 $778,400 $0 $778,400
2020 $8,508 $805,700 $0 $805,700
2019 $8,245 $782,300 $0 $782,300
2018 $7,735 $738,100 $0 $738,100
2017 $7,377 $696,600 $0 $696,600
2016 $7,368 $669,800 $0 $669,800
2015 $7,219 $596,100 $0 $596,100
2014 $6,883 $547,100 $0 $547,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Trevor Gustavson

    Compass

    2 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Trevor Gustavson
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  • Lexi Crivon

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lexi Crivon

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

    (617) 877-3748

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Lexi Crivon
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Matthew Scano

    Boston Realty Net

    (617) 797-6917

    12 Total Sales

    Matthew Scano
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  • Danny Allen

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Danny Allen

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (516) 761-9354

    30 Total Sales

    Danny Allen
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73115282

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ROXB-000000-000009-000981-000010

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02118 Lower Roxbury

487 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1, Boston, MA

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