SOLD DEC 5, 2018
RENTED FEB 1, 2025
78 Berkeley St Unit 6 Boston, MA 02116
South End Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
566
Sq Ft
$228/mo
HOA Fee
About This Home
As of December 2018Sunny penthouse one bedroom, one bath corner unit on the corner of Berkeley and Chandler Streets, easy walking distance to Back Bay's and South End's best restaurants, shops and public transportation. This home features a wonderful layout with a good sized living area with wood burning fireplace, many windows affording nice views and light, very workable kitchen with window and bedroom with good closet space. Unit has hardwood flooring, high ceilings, extra storage outside unit and washer/dryer. 78 Berkeley is part of a 31 unit professionally managed association, pet friendly, and has a beautifully landscaped common fenced in patio.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,356
Year Built
- Built in 1890
HOA Fees
- $228 per month
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Additional Features
- Wood Flooring
- Year Round Access
- Window Unit Cooling System
Community Details
- Pets Allowed
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:01007 S:038
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 20, 2018
Closed on
Nov 10, 2018
Sold by
Sawin Christopher
Bought by
Chow Sarah
Seller's Agent
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Betsey Barrett
Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-8.19%
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
$120,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.67%
Original Mortgage
$453,750
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 1, 2010
Sold by
Tupper Arthur W
Bought by
Sawin Christopher
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $605,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $390,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $449,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Closed | $453,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $37,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $37,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2025 02/01/25 | Rented | $2,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 01/06/2025 01/06/25 | Off Market | $2,900 | -- | -- |
| 01/04/2025 01/04/25 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/02/2025 01/02/25 | Price Changed | $2,900 | -3.3% | $5 / Sq Ft |
| 11/07/2024 11/07/24 | For Rent | $3,000 | +22.4% | -- |
| 07/02/2020 07/02/20 | Rented | $2,450 | -2.0% | -- |
| 06/14/2020 06/14/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/19/2020 05/19/20 | Price Changed | $2,500 | -7.1% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2020 05/15/20 | For Rent | $2,690 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/05/2018 12/05/18 | Sold | $605,000 | -5.3% | $1,069 / Sq Ft |
| 10/15/2018 10/15/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/08/2018 10/08/18 | Price Changed | $639,000 | -3.0% | $1,129 / Sq Ft |
| 09/20/2018 09/20/18 | For Sale | $659,000 | -- | $1,164 / 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 | $7,356 | $635,200 | $0 | $635,200 |
| 2024 | $6,689 | $613,700 | $0 | $613,700 |
| 2023 | $6,396 | $595,500 | $0 | $595,500 |
| 2022 | $6,171 | $567,200 | $0 | $567,200 |
| 2021 | $6,052 | $567,200 | $0 | $567,200 |
| 2020 | $5,542 | $524,800 | $0 | $524,800 |
| 2019 | $5,168 | $490,300 | $0 | $490,300 |
| 2018 | $4,848 | $462,600 | $0 | $462,600 |
| 2017 | $4,624 | $436,600 | $0 | $436,600 |
| 2016 | $4,618 | $419,800 | $0 | $419,800 |
| 2015 | $4,909 | $405,400 | $0 | $405,400 |
| 2014 | $4,681 | $372,100 | $0 | $372,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
John Zhang
Fairview Partners International LLC
(978) 396-9168
1 in this area
22 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jeremy Elliott
Stuart St James, Inc.
(781) 534-8739
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 460-4238
96 in this area
329 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Betsey Barrett
Brewster & Berkowitz R. E.
(617) 429-1410
2 in this area
3 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72398469
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001007-000038
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