NOT LISTED FOR SALE

68 Commonwealth Ave Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,202,000 - $3,161,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,550 Sq Ft
1,525 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold August 17, 2016

Last sale price $2,250,000 $1,452 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,594/month

4 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2016

Elegant floor-through unit with direct elevator access into a gracious marble foyer. Spacious living room with fireplace, soaring ceilings, crown and shadow moldings and large windows overlooking the Comm Avenue Mall. Custom kitchen with granite countertops, ample custom cabinetry, Bosch dishwasher, SubZero refrigerator, deep Franke sink with Grohe faucet, Thermador double convection/microwave oven and gas countertop range. Large bowed Master Bedroom featuring a marble fireplace, hardwood floors, newly renovated ensuite bathroom with marble floors, quartz counters, double sinks, walk-in shower and custom walk-in closet, W/D. Good sized 2nd bedroom with french doors opening to balcony. Separate study located off the living room with wine fridge and built-in desk and storage. Lovely front facing dining room off kitchen. Take the elevator down to the lower level for direct access to the outer tandem parking spot. So many wonderful features in this beautiful city home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lois Kunian

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/22/2016

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Geragosian

Compass

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,286

Year Built

1869

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Middle
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1869

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator - Wine Storage
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: French Doors
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Assigned
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central Heat, Gas
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Garden Area
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 4
  • Unit Building: 3

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 102

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2016
Closed on
Aug 17, 2016
Sold by
68 Commonwealth Avenue
Bought by
68 Comm Ave Rt
Seller's Agent
Lois Kunian
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Adam Geragosian
Compass
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.27%
Current Estimated Value
$2,765,895

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$515,895
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2009
Sold by
Cooper-68 Mass Ave Rt and Cooper Ronald L
Bought by
Cooper Ronald L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2007
Sold by
Cooper Ronald L
Bought by
Avenue Cooper 68 Mass and Cooper Rebecca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2003
Sold by
Svensson Lisa H and Svensson Marc
Bought by
Cooper Ronald L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2002
Sold by
Fincl Cendant Mobility
Bought by
Svensson Lisa H and Svensson Marc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2001
Sold by
Donahue Richard J and Donahue Deborah B
Bought by
Miller J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Sold by
Despasqua Virginia C
Bought by
Donahue Richard J and Donahue Deborah B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1997
Sold by
Commonwealth Assoc Llc
Bought by
Depasqua Virginia C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
68 Comm Ave Rt $2,250,000 --
Cooper Ronald L -- --
Avenue Cooper 68 Mass -- --
Cooper Ronald L $1,375,000 --
Svensson Lisa H $1,310,000 --
Fincl Cendant Mobility $1,310,000 --
Miller J $1,155,000 --
Donahue Richard J $940,000 --
Depasqua Virginia C $876,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cooper Ronald L $290,000
Previous Owner Depasqua Virginia C $404,000
Previous Owner Depasqua Virginia C $417,000
Previous Owner Cooper Ronald L $500,000
Previous Owner Depasqua Virginia C $900,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2016 08/17/16 Sold $2,250,000 +2.3% $1,452 / Sq Ft
06/26/2016 06/26/16 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2016 06/22/16 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $1,419 / 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 $30,286 $2,615,400 $0 $2,615,400
2024 $28,134 $2,581,100 $0 $2,581,100
2023 $26,401 $2,458,200 $0 $2,458,200
2022 $26,221 $2,410,000 $0 $2,410,000
2021 $25,715 $2,410,000 $0 $2,410,000
2020 $22,905 $2,169,000 $0 $2,169,000
2019 $22,406 $2,125,800 $0 $2,125,800
2018 $21,013 $2,005,100 $0 $2,005,100
2017 $20,413 $1,927,600 $0 $1,927,600
2016 $19,817 $1,801,500 $0 $1,801,500
2015 $19,055 $1,573,500 $0 $1,573,500
2014 $17,645 $1,402,600 $0 $1,402,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72027792

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001270-000006