$665,000
SOLD NOV 4, 2016

78 Berkeley St Unit 7 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
639 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,041 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2016

Your search for the perfect home in the South End has ended! Ideally located in the highly coveted Ellis Neighborhood association at the corner of Berkeley and Chandler street. This spacious one bedroom has been renovated to perfection! This home features a lovely wood burning fireplace with a custom paneled built-in entertainment cabinet. The bright and airy south facing penthouse unit features crown moldings and hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy endless dinner parties in your very own gourmet chefs kitchen with honed granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and abundant custom cherry cabinetry. Relax after a long day in your spa like bathroom with custom glass tile, rain shower head, and heated floors. This professionally managed association features a common fenced courtyard, Extra storage, and is pet friendly.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Celeste

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/27/2016

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Carole Miller

Centre Realty Group

Centre Realty Group

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,243

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 4
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Electric: 100 Amps
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Insulation: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Intercom, Wired for Surround Sound
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: Stoney End Condominium
  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 31
  • Unit Building: 7

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: W:05 P:01007 S:040
  • Zoning: res

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
$735,067

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,067
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.64%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Outstanding Balance
$304,029
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$462,164

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $665,000 --
Deed $440,000 --
Deed $350,000 --
Deed $375,000 --
Deed $329,000 --
Warranty Deed $262,000 --
Deed $181,000 --
Deed $127,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $375,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $374,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $396,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $37,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $263,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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: 72073518

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-001007-000040