NOT LISTED FOR SALE

487 Massachusetts Ave Unit 5 Boston, MA 02118

Lower Roxbury Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $892,000 - $1,050,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
964 Sq Ft
$436/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 16, 2019

Last sale price $845,000 $877 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,410/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
  • 4-minute walk to South End Library Park
  • Central Air
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of April 2019

Move right into this affordable & stunning, 2 bedroom Penthouse w all you wished for, perfectly located, in need of nothing! This 964sqft designer floor thru home features high end finishes: gorgeous maple floors, high ceilings & unique architectural details: open floor plan w vaulted ceiling, cable railed stairway to huge 256sqft priv roof deck w panoramic views. Recently renovated kitchen w pass-through, breakfast bar, granite counters, custom glass tile back-splash, SS Bosch, Fisher Paykel appliances & slate style floor is a joy to entertain in. Enjoy the large marble & tile bath w/glass vessel vanity, linen closet plus in unit washer/dryer. An oversized living room is a showplace w brick accent wall, big sunny bay soundproofed windows w engaging city views & 2 storage closets. Live well w all the amenities including central a/c, easy rental parking behind your bldng & extra on-site storage. Very conveniently located just one block to the T, easy access to major hgwys & pet friendly

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 02/20/2019

Engel & Volkers Boston

Co-Listed By

Norma Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

The Grace Group

Rise Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,959

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 871

HOA Fees

  • $436 per month

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Wired For Sound
  • Year Round Access
  • Basement

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:09 P:00981 S:018

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,959

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$436 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Rowhouse
  • Other Agent: 1.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 880.71
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse, Front
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2593
  • Main So: AN2424
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 964.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Rented, Assigned, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 436.20
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 859100.00
  • Acre: 0.02
  • Lot Size: 964.00
  • Page: 244
  • Parcel Number: W:09 P:00981 S:018
  • Zoning: Residentl

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9003.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3397814

Multi Family

  • No Units: 5
  • No Units Owner Occ: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2019
Closed on
Apr 10, 2019
Sold by
Rietveld Eric J
Bought by
Speigle Rachel and Dunnigan Michael
Seller's Agent
Robert Cohen
Engel & Volkers Boston
Buyer's Agent
The Grace Group
Rise Realty
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$845,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.47%
Current Estimated Value
$966,935

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$121,935
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.08%
Original Mortgage
$633,750
Outstanding Balance
$557,179
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$409,756

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2014
Sold by
Rietveld Family Gems L
Bought by
Rietveld Eric J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$590,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2010
Sold by
Lunardi Guy
Bought by
Rietveld Ft Gems Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2006
Sold by
487 Mass Ave Llc
Bought by
Lunardi Guy and Lunardi Sophie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,200
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Speigle Rachel $845,000 --
Rietveld Eric J $590,000 --
Rietveld Ft Gems Llc $505,000 --
Lunardi Guy $499,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Speigle Rachel $633,750
Previous Owner Rietveld Eric J $590,000
Previous Owner Lunardi Guy $399,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Sold $845,000 -0.5% $877 / Sq Ft
03/07/2019 03/07/19 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2019 02/20/19 For Sale $849,000 -- $881 / 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 $10,959 $946,400 $0 $946,400
2024 $9,966 $914,300 $0 $914,300
2023 $9,530 $887,300 $0 $887,300
2022 $9,195 $845,100 $0 $845,100
2021 $9,017 $845,100 $0 $845,100
2020 $9,903 $937,800 $0 $937,800
2019 $9,597 $910,500 $0 $910,500
2018 $9,003 $859,100 $0 $859,100
2017 $8,585 $810,700 $0 $810,700
2016 $8,575 $779,500 $0 $779,500
2015 $8,125 $670,900 $0 $670,900
2014 $7,746 $615,700 $0 $615,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Robert Cohen

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 962-0142

    1 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Robert Cohen
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Norma Cohen

    Engel & Volkers Boston

    (617) 962-4565

    6 Total Sales

    Norma Cohen
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  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    The Grace Group

    Rise Realty

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72455212

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ROXB-000000-000009-000981-000018

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02118 Lower Roxbury

487 Massachusetts Ave Unit 5, Boston, MA

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