NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Berkeley St Unit 7 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $674,000 - $870,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
639 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold November 04, 2016

Last sale price $665,000 $1,041 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,731/month

Highlights

  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Frieda Garcia Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Exciting opportunity awaits to reside in a modern, south-facing penthouse apartment nestled between Back Bay and South End! This stunning unit features a HIGH CEILING, gourmet chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, modern appliances, and abundant custom cherry cabinetry. The interior boasts large windows, a lovely decorative fireplace with a custom paneled built-in entertainment cabinet, crown moldings, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout, providing an airy and spacious feel. Additional highlights include an extra storage nook with built-in shelves, IN-UNIT WASHER/DRYER, and a spa-like bathroom with a skylight, custom glass tile, rain shower head, and heated floors. Relax and unwind in the common courtyard or enjoy a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning. With easy access to Back Bay (Orange), Copley (Green), I-90, I-93, and all the social, restaurant, and art scenes of Back Bay and South End, this penthouse offers the ultimate in convenience and luxury living! 73231 919

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Rachel Lura

Compass Listed on: 06/24/2025

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Last Renter's Agent

Rachel Lura

Compass Listed on: 06/24/2025

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Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,243

Year Built

  • 1890

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 639 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Picture Window
  • Pocket Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,700
  • Property Available on 7/1/25
  • Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, gardener, garden area
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3348709

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,243

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-07-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3700

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pocket Door
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pocket Door
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 639
  • Living Area: 639
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB6400
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.79
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 5.79
  • MAIN SO: BB6400

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Gardener, Garden Area
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 7

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3348709
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2016
Closed on
Nov 4, 2016
Sold by
Kauffman Stephen E
Bought by
Zhen-Nah Natalie W
Seller's Agent
Frank Celeste
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carole Miller
Centre Realty Group
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
6.4%
Current Estimated Value
$759,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.50%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Outstanding Balance
$301,628
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$458,104

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2010
Sold by
Sheehan Timothy S
Bought by
Kauffman Stephen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2007
Sold by
Molloy Bartholomew J and Molloy Catherine M
Bought by
Sheehan Timothy S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2004
Sold by
Williams Matthew
Bought by
Spritza Catherine M and Molloy Bartholomew J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2002
Sold by
Bhatia Metra G
Bought by
Williams Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2000
Sold by
Oreilly Edward J and Oreiily Kathryn F
Bought by
Bhatia Meera G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1998
Sold by
Whitman David
Bought by
Oreilly Edward J and Flynn Kathryn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1996
Sold by
Bargamian George A
Bought by
Whitman David
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
Zhen-Nah Natalie W $665,000 --
Kauffman Stephen E $440,000 --
Sheehan Timothy S $350,000 --
Spritza Catherine M $375,000 --
Williams Matthew $329,000 --
Bhatia Meera G $262,000 --
Oreilly Edward J $181,000 --
Whitman David $127,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhen-Nah Natalie W $375,000
Previous Owner Kauffman Stephen E $396,000
Previous Owner Whitman David $300,000
Previous Owner Whitman David $37,500
Previous Owner Whitman David $263,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/29/2024 11/29/24 Off Market $3,700 -- --
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Rent $3,700 +23.3% --
06/10/2021 06/10/21 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/22/2021 05/22/21 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Rented $3,000 +7.1% --
04/11/2018 04/11/18 Under Contract -- -- --
04/01/2018 04/01/18 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
11/04/2016 11/04/16 Sold $665,000 +6.4% $1,041 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/01/2016 10/01/16 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2016 09/27/16 For Sale $625,000 -- $978 / 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 $8,243 $711,800 $0 $711,800
2024 $7,496 $687,700 $0 $687,700
2023 $7,168 $667,400 $0 $667,400
2022 $6,915 $635,600 $0 $635,600
2021 $6,782 $635,600 $0 $635,600
2020 $6,053 $573,200 $0 $573,200
2019 $5,866 $556,500 $0 $556,500
2018 $5,503 $525,100 $0 $525,100
2017 $5,248 $495,600 $0 $495,600
2016 $5,242 $476,500 $0 $476,500
2015 $5,367 $443,200 $0 $443,200
2014 $5,116 $406,700 $0 $406,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73395766

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001007-000040