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416 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 518

Boston, MA 02215

1 bed
1 bath
663 sqft
$1,018 per sqft
1897 build
– on site

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Spacious one bedroom on high floor in the elegant Somerset which was originally built as an exclusive hotel in 1897. Famous people such as Gloria Swanson, the Beatles among many others have resided at the Somerset. This sunny one bedroom faces northwest and has nice views and also overlooks the pool and patio area. Galley kitchen has good cabinet and counter space. The master bedroom and bath are well proportioned and there is a large 7' x 6' walk in closet. There is also a separate storage closet (#20) in the basement which comes with the unit. The Somerset is a full service 24/7 concierge building with on-site professional management, pool, courtyard, fitness room all in a prime location steps from the Harvard Club and all that the Back Bay has to offer. Garage parking behind the Somerset can be rented or purchased.

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The Building

Year Built:

1897
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Building Name:

The Somerset
Structure Type:

Mid-Rise
Construction Materials:

Stone
Entry Level:

5
Entry Location:

Unit Placement(Upper)
Roof:

Tile
Security Features:

TV Monitor
Unit Number:

518
Stories Total:

1
# of Units Total:

116
Building Area Total:

663
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Master Deed

Interior

Rooms Total:

3
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Closet
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

663
Living Room Area:

285
Living Room Length:

19
Living Room Width:

15
Master Bedroom Area:

156
Master Bedroom Length:

13
Master Bedroom Width:

12

Location

Directions:

Corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Charlesgate East
Latitude:

42.348469
Longitude:

-71.091103

The Property

Parcel Number:

3362373
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Condominium
Property Attached:

true
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Fencing:

Security
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2016
Tax Annual Amount:

3460.34
Tax Assessed Value:

492900

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

1
Master Bedroom Level:

First
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5
Compensation Based on:

Gross/Full Sale Price
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Heat Pump
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Heat Pump
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Pool Features:

Association
Association Amenities:

Pool
Association:

true
Association Fee:

503
Association Fee Includes:

Water
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

Rented
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$169/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/6/17 Feb 6, 2017	Sold	MLSPIN	$675,000	70.9% (6.6% / YR)
5/4/06 May 4, 2006		MLSPIN	$395,000

Condo Sold on 2/6/2017

$675,000

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416 Commonwealth Avenue Unit 518

Boston, MA 02215