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678 Massachusetts Avenue

678 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Property in Harrison Lenox
2 Units For Sale
Unit for sale at 678 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118

$799,500

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
678 Massachusetts Ave #1, Boston, MA 02118 Listing by Moshe Elmekias

Unit for sale at 678 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

$1,495,000 In Contract

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
678 Massachusetts Avenue #PH, Boston, MA 02118 Listing by Iliyan Padinkov

678 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, MA was first built in 1910 and is 114 years old. This has been categorized as a exempt property type. For those interested in architecture, the building on the property was built in a style that we are currently unable to determine. There are a total of 4 floors. 678 Massachusetts Avenue has 1,952 sqft of living area. This is typically the area of a building that is heated or air conditioned and does not include the garage, porch or basement square footage. In total, the area measurement of the land is 1,952 square feet.

Learn more about the property and building on this page. The home has a flat style roof made of materials that we aren't sure of. For those who need parking, there is a garage. There are a total of 3 available parking spaces. Fun fact, did you know that buildings can move due to weather changes? That's why, the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Based on our data, we know that the home was built with brick control joints. The condition of the building has been evaluated as average. The exterior walls of the home are made of brick. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 678 Massachusetts Avenue sold most recently in Jan 1, 1970 for a total of $845,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $432.89 per sqft. Before that, the property was also sold for $750,000 in Jan 1, 1970. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $16,517 in taxes each year. 678 Massachusetts Avenue was most recently assessed in 2023. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. Are you already in the process of closing on a property and have signed a purchase agreement? You may want to consider locking in your current mortgage rate if interest rates have been rising or seem volatile. This is what's known in the market as a mortgage rate lock (aka rate protection). However, be sure to evaluate your situation carefully before you do so. There may be certain costs associated with taking this action and you'll want to time the start of your perfectly!

Building Features

Parking

Off Street Parking
Leased Parking
On-Street Parking

Condition

Level Lot

Location

Near Public Transit

Facilities

Laundry Room

Pet Policy

Dogs Allowed / Cats Allowed
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

8 Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20220107 Unit 4
01/07/2022
4
4 Bed
3 Bath
-
$1,475,000
bedrooms
4 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
-
-
-
Iliyan Padinkov
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20210111 Unit 2
01/11/2021
2
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$925,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$895,000 -3.24%
05/17/2021
Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team
Conway - Hanover
20150409 Unit 1
04/09/2015
1
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$759,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$750,000 -1.19%
11/16/2015
Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
20150225 Unit 4
02/25/2015
4
4 Bed
3 Bath
-
$1,395,000
bedrooms
4 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
$1,395,000
06/19/2015
-
Heather Olin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20150225 Unit 3
02/25/2015
3
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$739,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$739,000
06/22/2015
-
Laura Krims
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20150204 Unit 2
02/04/2015
2
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$875,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$875,000
11/25/2015
-
The Piracini Group
Compass
20140515
05/15/2014
9 Bed
8 Bath
-
$1,999,900
bedrooms
9 Bed
bathrooms
8 Bath
$1,999,900
07/08/2014
-
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
20131009
10/09/2013
9 Bed
8 Bath
-
$2,100,000
bedrooms
9 Bed
bathrooms
8 Bath
$2,100,000
04/29/2014
-
Grace Hatch
Commonwealth Real Estate Specialists

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Effective Year Built: 1910
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Building Style: Other
  • Exterior Walls Type: Brick
  • Roof Shape Type: Flat
  • Roof Cover Type: Other
  • Floor Count: 4
  • Living Units: 4
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Parking Space Count: 3

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,952
  • Total Building Area: 1,952
  • Gross Building Area: 1,952
  • Building Area: 1,952
  • Building Area Measurement: Total Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: unknown
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,952
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Exempt
  • Land Acres: 0.045
  • Standard Land Use Code: Exempt (full or partial)

Ownership

  • Current Owner : WONG SUSAN S
  • Previous Owner : MG ASSOCIATES LLC
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: MG ASSOCIATES LLC
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Boston School District
  • Census Tract: 071101

Zoning

  • Zoning: CM

Geography

  • Parcel: CBOS W:08 P:01536 S:000
  • Municipality: BOSTON-CENTRAL BOSTON
  • Latitude: 42.3357
  • Longitude: -71.0756

    Address

  • Full Address: 678 Massachusetts Ave
  • Address - House Number: 678
  • Address - Street Name: Massachusetts
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Boston
  • Carrier Code: C078
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4027
  • Zip Code: 02118

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Amount: $16,517

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 25, 2015
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1367360952
  • Current Sale Price: $845,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Quit Claim Deed (arm's length)
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 105953
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 16, 2015
  • Previous Sale Amount: $750,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Quit Claim Deed (arm's length)

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: GUARANTEED RATE INC
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Nov 25, 2015
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $595,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Commercial
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Nov 25, 2045

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: BLUE HILLS BANK
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Nov 16, 2015
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $425,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: Commercial
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Nov 16, 2045

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 678 Massachusetts Avenue located in?
The 678 Massachusetts Avenue is a located in the neighborhood of Harrison Lenox in South End, Boston.
How many listings are currently for sale in 678 Massachusetts Avenue?
678 Massachusetts Avenue has a total of zero units in the building. There are two units for sale right now.
What is the average sales price for listings in 678 Massachusetts Avenue?
The average sales price for units in 678 Massachusetts Avenue is $842,000 currently.

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