$650,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2022

617 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 Boston, MA 02118

Lower Roxbury Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$332/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$650 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2022

Enjoy 2 bedrooms + flex room of ~ 82sqft for a guest, study, den or nursery, 1 bath, w ~1,000 sf of living space in a centrally located part of The South End. This floor-through unit offers high ceilings, hardwood floors & sought after details such as a bright bay window, crown molding & a stone fireplace façade in the main living area. The kitchen features crisp white cabinets, a stainless-steel appliance suite & a convenient breakfast bar. In the primary bedroom, the walk-in closet offers ample space for your entire wardrobe. You’ll be impressed by the spa-like bath w vibrant blue & natural stone tile paired w luxurious fixtures such as a whirlpool bath, frameless glass shower, & modern bowl sinks. Double windows & solid construction ensure comfortable living year-round, you are sure to enjoy warm summer days spent on your own private patio. Enjoy easy access to bus and subway lines be in walking distance from South End restaurants, Back Bay & more. Rental parking available in area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Cohen

Engel & Volkers Boston Listed on: 06/08/2022

Engel & Volkers Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Walsh

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,677

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$332 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2593
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 700
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 650
  • MAIN SO: AN4691

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 5
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Storage
  • Association Fee: 332
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:09 P:00874 S:002,3395135
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 257
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7080
  • Tax Book Number: 43789

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2008
Sold by
Goetzel Erich
Bought by
Rogers Susan
Current Estimated Value
$767,741

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$309,400
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2004
Sold by
617 Massachusetts Ave and Scangas Christopher A
Bought by
Goetzel Erich

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,500
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1997
Sold by
Pace Pamela A and Emerson William
Bought by
Scangas Christopher A and Scangas Cynthia E
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $399,400 --
Deed $425,000 --
Deed $135,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $520,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $0 No Value Available
Closed $313,000 No Value Available
Closed $309,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $297,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Under Contract -- -- --
07/26/2023 07/26/23 Price Changed $4,500 -6.3% $5 / Sq Ft
07/10/2023 07/10/23 For Rent $4,800 0.0% --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Rented $4,800 0.0% --
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Sold $650,000 0.0% $650 / Sq Ft
08/11/2022 08/11/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/07/2022 08/07/22 For Rent $4,600 0.0% --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2022 06/25/22 Price Changed $700,000 -9.7% $700 / Sq Ft
06/08/2022 06/08/22 For Sale $775,000 -- $775 / 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 $8,677 $749,300 $0 $749,300
2024 $7,925 $727,100 $0 $727,100
2023 $7,340 $683,400 $0 $683,400
2022 $7,362 $676,700 $0 $676,700
2021 $7,080 $663,500 $0 $663,500
2020 $6,997 $662,600 $0 $662,600
2019 $6,777 $643,000 $0 $643,000
2018 $6,355 $606,400 $0 $606,400
2017 $6,116 $577,500 $0 $577,500
2016 $6,108 $555,300 $0 $555,300
2015 $6,168 $509,300 $0 $509,300
2014 $5,062 $402,400 $0 $402,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72994792

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ROXB-000000-000009-000874-000002