NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $482,000 - $571,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
340 Sq Ft
$251/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 11, 2024

Last sale price $515,000 $1,515 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,541/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Arlington Station
  • Elevator
  • Property is near public transit
  • Marble Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Clarendon Street Play Lot

About This Home

As of April 2024

Coveted Back Bay location- One block from Public Garden. Upgraded, move-in studio residence with southern light exposure, on 5th floor in elevator building. Sophisticated private interior combines contemporary upgrades with old world charm. Efficient floor plan with upgraded kitchen and island bar. High ceilings. Crown molding. Recessed lighting, Refinished parquet wood floors. Two tall, deep closets offer generous storage space. Bathroom upgrades- Calacatta marble floors, vanity with granite countertop and custom linen closet. Reasonable condo dues include heat and hot water. Common laundry. Professionally managed building. Rental garage parking at Boston Common garage. OPEN HOUSE- Sat. 2/10 & Sun. 2/11, 12-2 PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dwight Kirkpatrick

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 02/07/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Wales

Engel & Volkers Newton

Engel & Volkers Newton

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,952

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 436

HOA Fees

  • $251 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 340 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Marble

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:01276 S:034,3358685

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • 36 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • 56 & 60 Commonwealth Association Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,952

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$251 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Transaction Broker: 1%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Marble, Parquet
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 340
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1526.47
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1514.71
  • MAIN SO: AN4462

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 251
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 53
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:01276 S:034,3358685
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 340
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 141
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1952
  • Tax Book Number: 54642

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 36
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2024
Closed on
Apr 6, 2024
Sold by
Leblanc Mark F
Bought by
Thomas & Lisa Hedger Ft and Hedger
Seller's Agent
Dwight Kirkpatrick
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Wales
Engel & Volkers Newton
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.77%
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$516,130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,130
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2012
Sold by
56 Commonwealth Ave 53 and Froelich
Bought by
Maringolo Thomas R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Thomas & Lisa Hedger Ft $515,000 None Available
Maringolo Thomas R $280,000 --
Maringolo Thomas R $280,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Leblanc Mark F $260,000
Previous Owner Meringolo Thomas R $100,000
Previous Owner Maringolo Thomas R $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Sold $515,000 -0.8% $1,515 / Sq Ft
02/10/2024 02/10/24 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2024 02/07/24 For Sale $519,000 +12.8% $1,526 / Sq Ft
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Sold $460,000 0.0% $1,353 / Sq Ft
04/29/2015 04/29/15 Off Market $460,000 -- --
04/15/2015 04/15/15 For Sale $449,000 -- $1,321 / 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 $5,989 $517,200 $0 $517,200
2024 $5,554 $509,500 $0 $509,500
2023 $5,212 $485,300 $0 $485,300
2022 $5,177 $475,800 $0 $475,800
2021 $5,077 $475,800 $0 $475,800
2020 $4,781 $452,700 $0 $452,700
2019 $4,443 $421,500 $0 $421,500
2018 $4,167 $397,600 $0 $397,600
2017 $4,047 $382,200 $0 $382,200
2016 $4,136 $376,000 $0 $376,000
2015 $3,812 $314,800 $0 $314,800
2014 $3,540 $281,400 $0 $281,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dwight Kirkpatrick

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Dwight Kirkpatrick

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 290-7137

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Dwight Kirkpatrick
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  • Barbara Wales

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Barbara Wales

    Engel & Volkers Newton

    (617) 610-6000

    8 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Barbara Wales
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  • Sarah Glovsky

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Sarah Glovsky

    The Charles Realty

    (617) 236-0353

    6 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Sarah Glovsky
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73200055

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001276-000034

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 Back Bay

56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53, Boston, MA

This home is located at 56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53, Boston, MA 02116 since 07 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $516,130, approximately $1,518 per square foot. This property was built in 1850. 56 Commonwealth Ave Unit 53 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Kingsley Montessori School, Park Street School, and Advent School.

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