78 Berkeley St Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116
South End Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
638
Sq Ft
$239/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- 4-minute walk to Frieda Garcia Park
- Intercom
About This Home
As of September 2020Your opportunity to own a beautiful home in the historic South End is here! Ideally located in the coveted Ellis Neighborhood association at the corner of Berkeley and Chandler Streets. This spacious one bedroom has been renovated to perfection! The unit features high ceilings with crown molding throughout, a wood burning fireplace, exposed brick and tall windows with ample natural light. Updated kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, pantry and breakfast bar. Plentiful storage in the unit as well as additional basement storage locker. Current owner gutted bathroom in 2012 (lifted ceiling, installed tile/glass walk-in shower, vanity, built-in mirror cabinet, toilet and marble tile throughout); installed in-unit ventless stackable washer/dryer (2012); installed built-in custom cabinets and mantel around fireplace (2015) & re-tiled the kitchen floor (2017). Pet friendly! Newly landscaped fenced in common courtyard with gardens. Convenient city location! Come take a look!
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,815
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- Year Round Access
HOA Fees
- $239 per month
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Basement
Community Details
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 22, 2020
Closed on
Aug 27, 2020
Sold by
Montano Anthony
Bought by
Hooper James
Seller's Agent
Michael Gilbert
Stuart St James, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Michael Gilbert
Stuart St James, Inc.
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$739,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-3.4%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,826
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.84%
Original Mortgage
$50,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 7, 2018
Closed on
Nov 19, 2018
Sold by
Smoliek Elizabeth C
Bought by
Montano Anthony
Seller's Agent
Shelly Shuka
J. Barrett & Company
Buyer's Agent
Michael Gilbert
Stuart St James, Inc.
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.36%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.04%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 17, 2012
Closed on
Sep 4, 2012
Sold by
Kasmarek Daniel C and Chin Ashley M
Bought by
Smolik Elizabeth C
Seller's Agent
Ryan Wilson
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maggie Brislin
Prestige Properties, LLC
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.93%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.98%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 2010
Sold by
Passeneau Joseph
Bought by
Chin Ashley M and Kasmarek Daniel C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,117
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 2002
Sold by
Walker Horacio
Bought by
Passeneau Joseph
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 1998
Sold by
Warwick Charles P
Bought by
Walker Horacio
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 24, 1991
Sold by
Conlin Walter M and Conlin Marguerite K
Bought by
Warwick Charles P
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $739,000 | None Available | |
| Not Resolvable | $725,000 | -- | |
| Not Resolvable | $425,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $380,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $315,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $180,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $101,475 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $50,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $572,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $80,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $575,500 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $580,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $325,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $373,117 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $118,600 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $59,330 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $252,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2023 02/10/23 | Rented | $3,700 | -1.3% | -- |
| 02/05/2023 02/05/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/24/2023 01/24/23 | For Rent | $3,750 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/21/2020 09/21/20 | Sold | $739,000 | 0.0% | $1,158 / Sq Ft |
| 08/07/2020 08/07/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/04/2020 08/04/20 | Price Changed | $739,000 | -1.5% | $1,158 / Sq Ft |
| 07/28/2020 07/28/20 | Price Changed | $750,000 | -2.0% | $1,176 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2020 07/22/20 | For Sale | $765,000 | +5.5% | $1,199 / Sq Ft |
| 11/19/2018 11/19/18 | Sold | $725,000 | -1.4% | $1,136 / Sq Ft |
| 08/20/2018 08/20/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/07/2018 08/07/18 | For Sale | $735,000 | +72.9% | $1,152 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2012 09/04/12 | Sold | $425,000 | -0.9% | $666 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2012 08/30/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/17/2012 07/17/12 | For Sale | $429,000 | -- | $672 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,815 | $674,900 | $0 | $674,900 |
| 2024 | $7,108 | $652,100 | $0 | $652,100 |
| 2023 | $6,797 | $632,900 | $0 | $632,900 |
| 2022 | $6,557 | $602,700 | $0 | $602,700 |
| 2021 | $6,397 | $599,500 | $0 | $599,500 |
| 2020 | $5,900 | $558,700 | $0 | $558,700 |
| 2019 | $5,717 | $542,400 | $0 | $542,400 |
| 2018 | $5,364 | $511,800 | $0 | $511,800 |
| 2017 | $5,115 | $483,000 | $0 | $483,000 |
| 2016 | $5,108 | $464,400 | $0 | $464,400 |
| 2015 | $5,218 | $430,900 | $0 | $430,900 |
| 2014 | $4,974 | $395,400 | $0 | $395,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Bell Petrini Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 206-3333
11 in this area
95 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2020
Michael Gilbert
Stuart St James, Inc.
(781) 249-9684
3 in this area
41 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Shelly Shuka
J. Barrett & Company
(508) 932-0102
42 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2012
Ryan Wilson
Keller Williams Realty
(781) 424-6286
3 in this area
672 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Maggie Brislin
Prestige Properties, LLC
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72375036
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001007-000036
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