$425,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2012

78 Berkeley St Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
638 Sq Ft
653 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$666 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2020

This gorgeous south facing 1 bed + study is in impeccable condition! High ceilings with exposed brick in the bedroom and around the fireplace in the living room. Updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite counters, pantry and bfast bar. New electrical, recessed lighting, and hardwood flooring throughout. Custom closet system and pocket door in bedroom to save space. Beautiful common garden and private bsmt storage. Priced to sell!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Wilson

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 07/17/2012

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Maggie Brislin

Prestige Properties, LLC License #449544222

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,815

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Bathroom #1: Third Floor
  • Kitchen: Third Floor
  • Living Room: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Hard Wood Floor, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Stony End Condo
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal, Garden Area
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 31
  • Unit Building: 5

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
$758,826

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
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

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 $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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71410802

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001007-000036